Ungdomars erfarenheter av egenvård vid diabetes typ 1 : En litteraturöversikt

Sammanfattning: Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that affects many adolescents around the world. Living with type 1 diabetes places expectations and demands, especially onadolescents who are in a phase of development and changes, which can affect their ability to perform proper self-care. The nurse plays an important role in the health-promoting work with a person-centered approach based on autonomy. Aim: The aim of this literature review was to investigate experiences of self-care in diabetes type 1 from the perspective of the adolescent. Method: A literature review with a qualitative approach, based on 11 original scientificarticles. Results: The results are presented as four themes: ”challenges with self-care”, ”the importance of support”, ”barriers to knowledge” and ”increased independence”. Conclusion: Self-care is part of the treatment for type 1 diabetes and expectations of the adolescents and the environment becomes crucial factors in compliance. By bringing knowledge, support andguidance based on a person-centered approach, nurses can contribute to promoting adolescents’ health, equal care and increased quality of life. Further research is required toensure that good nursing can be applied by the nurse, to understand adolescents' experiences of self-care in connection with the development phases, conditions and lifestyles.