What is it about?
Many diabetic patients resist insulin due to psychological factors. Tools, like ITAS, that identify the underlying reasons are valuable clinically and for research. The study examined the prevalence of psychological insulin resistance in HK primary care and the validity of Chinese version of ITAS was examined
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Why is it important?
Prevalence of psychological insulin resistance in HK population was high, at 44.9%. Chinese version of ITAS appeared an useful tool for identifying psychological insulin resistance. However, additional validation and translation is required.
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It is important to have a validated tool to measure psychological insulin resistance in local Hong Kong population
Prof Kam Pui KP Lee
Chinese University of Hong Kong
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This page is a summary of: Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Insulin Treatment Appraisal Scale among primary care patients in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal, June 2016, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Press,
DOI: 10.12809/hkmj154737.
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