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Anderson RM, Funnell MM. Theory is the cart, vision is the horse: reflections on research in diabetes patient education. Diabetes Educ. 1999;25(6):43-51doi: 10.1177/014572179902500622.
Anderson, R. M., & Funnell, M. M. (1999). Theory is the cart, vision is the horse: reflections on research in diabetes patient education. The Diabetes educator, 25(6), 43-51. https://doi.org/10.1177/014572179902500622
Anderson, R M, and Funnell, M M. "Theory is the cart, vision is the horse: reflections on research in diabetes patient education." The Diabetes educator vol. 25,6 (1999): 43-51. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/014572179902500622
Anderson RM, Funnell MM. Theory is the cart, vision is the horse: reflections on research in diabetes patient education. Diabetes Educ. 1999 Nov-Dec;25(6):43-51. doi: 10.1177/014572179902500622. PMID: 10711084.
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Diabetes Educ. 1999 Nov-Dec;25(6):43-51. doi: 10.1177/014572179902500622.

Theory is the cart, vision is the horse: reflections on research in diabetes patient education.

The Diabetes educator

R M Anderson, M M Funnell

Affiliations

  1. The Department of Medical Educa­tion, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Dr Anderson)
  2. The Michigan Dia­betes Research and Training Center, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Dr Anderson and Ms Funnell)

PMID: 10711084 DOI: 10.1177/014572179902500622

Abstract

PURPOSE: In this paper, we examine the nature of vision and the role it plays in helping educators identify and use theories productively. We also discuss the role of theory in diabetes education and provide criteria for selecting appropriate theories.

METHODS: The vision of diabetes education developed at the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center was used to illustrate how our vision has influenced our use of educational and behavioral theories.

RESULTS: Both our vision and our theoretical assumptions should be articulated, discussed, debated, and studied.

CONCLUSIONS: Diabetes patient education research can systematically contribute to the development of a sound, coherent, and progressive body of knowledge that will truly serve diabetes patient education.

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