Patientens upplevelse av att leva med diabetes-typ 2 : En litteraturöversikt

Sammanfattning

Background Type 2 diabetes is a growing public health problem. For the patient the disease entails lifelong changes with lifestyle adjustments and self-care, that affect the individual’s lifestyle and quality of life. Nurses play an important role in supporting and motivating lifestyle changes. By understanding the patient's experience of the disease, nurses can adapt their support and promote lifestyle changes. Aim The aim is to describe patients’ experiences of living with type 2 diabetes. What challenges do patients experience in their daily lives? Method A structured literature review based on 13 scientific articles:10 qualitative, one quantitative and one mixed-method article. The articles were published between 2015-2025 and identified in the databases CINAHL and PubMed. The articles were analysed according to Friberg’s analysis method. Results Two main categories were identified: complex experiences in everyday life, and positive experiences and strategies in lifestyle changes. Patients with type 2 diabetes experience routine-based, social, emotional and knowledge-related difficulties. Factors such as social support, assistive devices, well-established routines and access to knowledge can facilitate self-care. Conclusions Patients with type 2 diabetes face a complex combination of challenges that affect their ability to perform self-care. Personalized support from healthcare professionals is therefore crucial for enabling individuals to manage their disease in daily life, and achieve sustainable lifestyle, long-term lifestyle changes.