Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes

IntroductionThe considerable influence that family members can have on diabetes management is well recognized. Therefore, it is crucial for professionals to acknowledge the impact of the diagnosis on family members. This study aimed to comprehensively identify and understand the needs of family memb...

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Main Authors: Vânia Lídia Soares, Sara Lemos, Carlos Sequeira, Carminda Soares Morais, Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1473723/full
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description IntroductionThe considerable influence that family members can have on diabetes management is well recognized. Therefore, it is crucial for professionals to acknowledge the impact of the diagnosis on family members. This study aimed to comprehensively identify and understand the needs of family members with an adult diagnosed with diabetes using a two-phased research design.MethodsPhase 1 was a scoping literature review using databases such as MEDLINE®, CINAHL®, SciELO, and PsycINFO, and gray literature from the Scientific Open Access Repository of Portugal and OpenGrey, focusing on studies from 2017 to 2023, adhering to the Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA guidelines. Phase 2 involved a focus group to gather qualitative data on family experiences, which was analyzed using content analysis and following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research.Results from both phases revealed five themesCommunication and emotional expression within families, the impact of diabetes on the family, diabetes-specific knowledge, socio-cultural and environmental influences on diabetes management, and communication with healthcare providers. Integrating these findings highlighted the specific needs of families, suggesting that tailored interventions should be developed to enhance diabetes management support and promote overall family well-being.
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spelling doaj-art-4c932c9942d24ef8b7adae1eae5162b32025-01-08T06:12:06ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-01-011210.3389/fpubh.2024.14737231473723Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetesVânia Lídia Soares0Vânia Lídia Soares1Sara Lemos2Sara Lemos3Carlos Sequeira4Carlos Sequeira5Carminda Soares Morais6Carminda Soares Morais7Carminda Soares Morais8Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo9Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo10Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo11Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalCenter for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalInstitute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalCenter for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalCenter for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalEscola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Porto, PortugalSchool of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, PortugalThe Health Sciences Research Unit, Coimbra Nursing School, Coimbra, PortugalCentre for Studies and Research in Health, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalInstitute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalCenter for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, PortugalDepartamento de Enfermeria, University of Huelva, Huelva, SpainIntroductionThe considerable influence that family members can have on diabetes management is well recognized. Therefore, it is crucial for professionals to acknowledge the impact of the diagnosis on family members. This study aimed to comprehensively identify and understand the needs of family members with an adult diagnosed with diabetes using a two-phased research design.MethodsPhase 1 was a scoping literature review using databases such as MEDLINE®, CINAHL®, SciELO, and PsycINFO, and gray literature from the Scientific Open Access Repository of Portugal and OpenGrey, focusing on studies from 2017 to 2023, adhering to the Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA guidelines. Phase 2 involved a focus group to gather qualitative data on family experiences, which was analyzed using content analysis and following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research.Results from both phases revealed five themesCommunication and emotional expression within families, the impact of diabetes on the family, diabetes-specific knowledge, socio-cultural and environmental influences on diabetes management, and communication with healthcare providers. Integrating these findings highlighted the specific needs of families, suggesting that tailored interventions should be developed to enhance diabetes management support and promote overall family well-being.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1473723/fullnursingfamilysocial supportdiabetes mellitushealth impact assessmentnonpharmacological interventions
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Carminda Soares Morais
Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo
Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo
Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo
Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes
Frontiers in Public Health
nursing
family
social support
diabetes mellitus
health impact assessment
nonpharmacological interventions
title Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes
title_full Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes
title_fullStr Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes
title_full_unstemmed Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes
title_short Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes
title_sort integrating literature and family insights exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes
topic nursing
family
social support
diabetes mellitus
health impact assessment
nonpharmacological interventions
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1473723/full
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