Evaluation of Health Psychology theory and research to explain type 2 diabetic patients’ experience of self-management

This literature review is going to critically evaluate health psychology theories and research in order to explain type 2 diabetes patients’ experiences with SM (D2ESM); and will argue that these are influenced by a complex interaction of multiple psychological factors. The following broad themes were identified from reviewing the literature: Patients’ needs, characteristics and interventions. Before discussing these in detail, it will be outlined how models of illness cognitions and health beliefs are applied in the bespoken topic.