The Language of Type 1 Diabetes: Why It Matters in Online Patient Education

Authors

Lisa M. Acuff, University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center, Albuquerque, New MexicoFollow
Gwen Geiger Wolfe, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KansasFollow
Sally Bowler-Hill, University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center, Albuquerque, New MexicoFollow

Publication Date

3-7-2023

Abstract

This article discusses online patient education materials (PEMs) in the context of type 1 diabetes and the language used to describe the condition. The role of healthcare providers and health information professionals in the delivery of online PEMs is described. Relevant theories regarding the impact of language are discussed. A theoretical framework for understanding and assessing PEMs is presented, along with the introduction of in-progress research on the use of language in online PEMs for adults with type 1 diabetes.

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Keywords

diabetes, empowerment, language, online patient education, stigma

Description

The author's manuscript and Figure 1 are attached below.

Recommended Citation

Lisa M. Acuff, Gwen Geiger Wolfe & Sally Bowler-Hill (2023) The Language of Type 1 Diabetes: Why It Matters in Online Patient Education, Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 27:1, 86-97, DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2023.2167424

Peer Reviewed

1