Affiliations 

  • 1 Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Medical University of Bahrain, Busaiteen, Bahrain
  • 2 School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin 2, Ireland
  • 3 Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin 2, Ireland
  • 4 Department of General Practice, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being, 2024 Dec;19(1):2323060.
PMID: 38446054 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2323060

Abstract

PURPOSE: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing, with 537 million people estimated to have diabetes in 2021. The literature suggests that nurses can deliver effective person-centred diabetes care and that families can be essential in supporting patients. Thus, a Nurse-led Family-based (NLFB) approach may be particularly effective. This study aims to explore the perceptions of nurses, adults with type 2 diabetes, and family members regarding the NLFB intervention.

METHODS: Guided by the UK Medical Research Council Framework, this seminal study adopted a qualitative, descriptive approach with content analysis. Data were obtained through 16 semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Themes emerged based on an inductive process using constant comparison (Graneheim and Lundman 2004). The COREQ checklist was used in ensuring rigour.

RESULTS: Three main themes emerged includes: (1) nurses' experiences with current diabetes care practices, (2) stakeholders' views on the development of a NLFB approach, and (3) merging the nurse-led family aspects into the diabetes care. The key challenges are the dominant medical model, lack of specialist nurses, and time. The key facilitators are knowledge and social support.

CONCLUSION: The study recommends stakeholders embrace nursing empowerment strategies and involve families to enhance the nurses' advanced roles and family inclusion in healthcare.

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