Experiences and views of people with diabetes during Ramadan fasting: A qualitative meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To review and appraise the existing qualitative studies on Ramadan fasting in participants with diabetes and to integrate valuable qualitative evidence for optimizing diabetes management.

Methods

Twelve databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, CINAHL, PsycINFO, JBI (Joanna Briggs institute), Web of Science, and four Chinese databases) were searched to identify qualitative studies on experiences and perspectives of Ramadan fasting in participants with diabetes. CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Program) Qualitative Checklists were applied to appraise the included studies. A meta-synthesis approach was used to analyze the included studies. Through the strategy of inductive thematic synthesis and reciprocal interpretation, the findings and quotation

SUBMITTER: Liao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7682869 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature