Type 2 diabetes is a heavy burden for patients and their caregivers. Support provided by spouses has a positive influence on patient outcomes. This phenomenological descriptive study using semi-structured interviews explored the impact and meaning of diagnosis from the perspective of the patient and his/her spouse.

The impact of type 2 diabetes diagnosis on married couples / Dellafiore, F.; Rosa, D.; Pittella, F.; Caruso, M. P.; Allemano, M.; Caruso, R.. - In: JOURNAL OF DIABETES NURSING. - ISSN 1368-1109. - 22:2(2018).

The impact of type 2 diabetes diagnosis on married couples

Rosa D.;
2018-01-01

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes is a heavy burden for patients and their caregivers. Support provided by spouses has a positive influence on patient outcomes. This phenomenological descriptive study using semi-structured interviews explored the impact and meaning of diagnosis from the perspective of the patient and his/her spouse.
2018
Couple
Diagnosis
Marriage
Support
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