Lived experiences of Type 1 diabetes patients visiting a tertiary care hospital of Nepal: A descriptive phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT: Type 1 diabetes is a non-preventable chronic disease that predominantly affects young people, accounting for 10-15% of all diabetes cases. The condition is multidimensional, affecting various aspects of life, and daily living requires consistent effort, lifestyle modification, and close monitoring. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of patients with Type 1 diabetes attending the outpatient department of Patan Hospital, focusing on their perspectives on living with the disease condition. A descriptive phenomenological research design was used for the study. Data were collected from 22 purposively selected patients who attended the Medicine and Pediatrics Outpatient Department (OPD) of Patan Hospital. Patients aged 15 years and above, with at least one year since initial diagn

SUBMITTER: Parajuli Aryal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12798998 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature