Abstract
Background: The way people live has changed over the last century. This has led to aworldwide increase of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that leads tohigh blood sugar levels. It is possible to delay the disease progression and preventcomplications if lifestyle changes are implemented. These changes can lead to thoughtsand feelings with the individuals regarding their situation. It is important for nurses tohave a better understanding of how people with type 2 diabetes experience theimplementation of lifestyle changes. Increased knowledge in this area can providepeople with type 2 diabetes improved conditions in the implementation of lifestylechanges. Aim: The Aim of the literature review was to increase the knowledge about how peoplewith type 2 diabetes experience lifestyle changes. Method: A general literature review based on twelve qualitative scientific articles. Results: The results revealed five major categories; perceived emotions, obstacles andopportunities, experience of motivation, the importance of support and the importanceof information. Discussion: Based on the results three key findings were revealed and discussed; Obstacles and opportunities, experience of motivation and the importance of support.
| Date of Award | 2014-Aug-08 |
|---|---|
| Original language | Swedish |
| Supervisor | Ewa Angsmo (Supervisor) & Zada Pajalic (Examiner) |
Educational program
- Study Programme in Nursing
University credits
- 15 HE credits
Swedish Standard Keywords
- Nursing (30305)
Keywords
- type 2 diabetes
- lifestyle changes
- patient
- experience
- literature review