What are the barriers faced by patients using insulin? a qualitative study of Malaysian health care professionals' views

• Main Authors: Lee, Yew Kong, Ng, Chirk Jenn, Lee, Ping Yein, Khoo, Ee Ming, Lim Abdullah, Khatijah, Low, Wah Yun, Abdul Samad, Azah, Chen, Wei Seng
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29623/1/29623.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29623/; http://www.dovepress.com/what-are-the-barriers-faced-by-patients-using-insulin-a-qualitative-st-peer-reviewed-article-PPA

BACKGROUND: Patients with type 2 diabetes often require insulin as the disease progresses. However, health care professionals frequently encounter challenges when managing patients who require insulin therapy. Understanding how health care professionals perceive the barriers faced by patients on ins...