Fredette Judy, Mawn Barbara, Hood Korey, Fain James
Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, USA
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, USA.
West J Nurs Res. 2016 Dec;38(12):1595-1610. doi: 10.1177/0193945916651265. Epub 2016 May 25.
The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to examine the quality of life among college students living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Inclusion criteria included age 18 to 24, current college student, and a diagnosis of T1D for at least 1 year. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, in-person and by phone. During these interviews, college students shared stories of living with T1D and its impact on their quality of life. Three major themes emerged, which included "planning ahead," "thinking positive," and "seeking support." These findings provide a better understanding of the transitional experience of living with T1D and the impact on perceived quality of life while attending college. Techniques and strategies aimed at the enhancement of perceived quality of life for college students living with T1D were identified. These findings will provide valuable insight for professionals working with this population.
这项现象学定性研究的目的是调查1型糖尿病（T1D）大学生的生活质量。纳入标准包括年龄在18至24岁之间、当前为大学生以及确诊T1D至少1年。采用面对面和电话方式进行了半结构化访谈。在这些访谈中，大学生们分享了患有T1D的经历及其对他们生活质量的影响。出现了三个主要主题，包括“提前规划”“积极思考”和“寻求支持”。这些发现有助于更好地理解患有T1D的过渡经历以及对上大学时感知生活质量的影响。确定了旨在提高患有T1D的大学生感知生活质量的技术和策略。这些发现将为从事这一人群工作的专业人员提供有价值的见解。
