RT Journal Article
T1 Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes
A1 Soares, Vânia Lídia
A1 Lemos, Sara
A1 Sequeira, Carlos
A1 Soares Morais, Maria Carminda
A1 Barbieri Figueiredo, Maria do Céu
AB Introduction: The 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. Methods: Phase 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 themes: Communication 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.
PB Frontiers Media
SN 2296-2565 (electrónico)
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10272/28023
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10272/28023
LA eng
NO Soares, V. L., Lemos, S., Sequeira, C., Morais, C. S., & Barbieri-Figueiredo, M. do C. (2025). Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes. Frontiers in Public Health, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1473723
NO This article was supported by National Funds through FCT -Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., within CINTESIS, R&D Unit (reference UIDB/4255/2020 and reference UIDP/4255/2020). VLS acknowledges the support by National Funds FCT- Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology under grant (UI/BD/151516/2021).
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 31 may 2026