P411 - Impact of Negative or Stigmatizing Messages on Diabetes Outcomes: An Integrative Review

Messages used in diabetes care are an important topic to discuss. Perceived stigma and discrimination increase diabetes distress and scare tactics are associated with feeling hopeless. There are no recent literature reviews evaluating the impact of problem language on outcomes among people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This poster describes the first integrative review to investigate the impact of negative or stigmatizing messages on diabetes outcomes and includes findings for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The poster presents the findings of this review and the rationale for the need to further study problem messages in diabetes. Authors: Jane K. Dickinson, RN, PhD, CDCES, Teachers College Columbia University, Rachel E. Posesorski, MN, RN, Teachers College Columbia University, Sotos G. Djiovanis, DMA, MSN, RN, ONC, Teachers College Columbia University, Veronica J. Brady, PhD, RN, CDCES, UTHealth Houston Cizik School of Nursing. Funding source: none listed.