Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion and Multiple Daily Insulin Injections: A Patient- and Significant Other-Perceived Impact Study

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion and Multiple Daily Insulin Injections: A Patient- and Significant Other-Perceived Impact Study Maximillian E. Stachura, MD; Marlene M. Rosenkoetter, PhD, RN; James K. Dias, PhD; Elena A. Wood, MD, PhD; David C. Brown, PA-C Abstract Objective: To assess independently, paired patient (PT) and PT-selected significant other (SO) perceptions of the impact on glucose management and lifestyle of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) and multiple daily insulin injections (MDII) during intensive diabetes management (IDM). Methods: Four newly developed, parallel PT and SO survey instruments (CSIIpt and MDIIpt; CSIIso and MDIIso), based on Socio-Technical Systems Theory and the Life Patterns Model, were used to elicit demographic information and perceptions. Results: Both PTs and SOs rated CSII higher (p