Patient perspectives on multidimensional learning and person-centred care: interviews with persons living with type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to explore patients' learning and support needs within contemporary diabetes care to help them deal with daily life challenges.

Design

A qualitative descriptive design was used following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies. The 15 individual face-to-face interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Setting

Participants were drawn from three healthcare centres in rural and urban regions of West Sweden.

Participants

The study involved 15 patients (8 men, 7 women) with T2DM who experienced contemporary diabetes care.

Results

Patients expressed a strong desire for access to person-centred, multidimensional learning, with a focus on genuine partnership, tailored education, and e

SUBMITTER: Dautovic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11834784 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature