Enhancing patient-centered care: Evaluating quality of life in type 2 diabetes management.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To evaluate quality of life (QoL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods

A cross-sectional study included 151 T2DM patients at the Clinical Centre of Montenegro. The Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI), validated for the Montenegrin population, assessed QoL across five domains. Participants rated items on a Likert scale from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). Data were analysed using SPSS version 22.

Results

The cohort included 51% women, with a mean age of 60.05 ±  11.63 years. Of the patients, 42% had diabetes for over a decade, and 64% had no additional health conditions. Overall, patients reported satisfactory QoL, especially in self-care and glucose management, though dissatisfaction was high regarding sexual life. Emo

SUBMITTER: Vlahovic B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11896040 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature