The experiences and support needs of students with diabetes at university: An integrative literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Commencing university presents particular challenges for young adults with diabetes. This integrative literature review aimed to synthesise the research exploring the experiences and support needs of university students with diabetes.

Methods

Medline, CINAHL, PsychInfo and EMBASE databases were searched for quantitative and qualitative studies, among undergraduate and postgraduate students with type 1 or type 2 diabetes conducted in the university setting. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts and full-text articles. Data were analysed thematically and synthesised narratively utilising the ecological model as a framework for interpreting findings and making recommendations.

Results

We identified 25 eligible papers (20 studies) utilising various m

SUBMITTER: Hagger V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087720 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature