Social Welfare Approaches for Patients with Concurrent Diabetes and Cancer.

Yoo,  Jeong Hwa

doi:2013.14.4.203

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 14(4); 2013 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2013;14(4):203-205.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2013.14.4.203 Published online December 24, 2013.

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Social Welfare Approaches for Patients with Concurrent Diabetes and Cancer.

Jeong Hwa Yoo

Department of Social Work, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea. jhyoo@hallym.or.kr

Abstract

Patients with concurrent diabetes and cancer may have physical, psycholosical, financial and family problems. It is important to understand both the individual and family characteristics in relation to diabetes and cancer. In addition, diabetes educators must consider a variety of factors and issues. The social welfare approach to this disease-related issue aims to improve the psychosocial adjustment and quality of life of diabetes patients with cancer.

Key Words: Diabetes mellitus, Neoplasms, Social welfare