Title
The Language of Type 1 Diabetes: Why It Matters in Online Patient Education
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
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
Author Manuscript
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Figure 1. A framework for understanding the use of language in patient education materials (PEMs) for people with type 1 diabetes
Description
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