Abstract
The relationship between social connection and health is widely
recognised. However, there is a paucity of literature regarding the impact
of district nursing care on social connection for people with a chronic
illness such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Using a mixed-method
approach, an exploration of the perceptions of older people living in the
community with T2DM regarding their health and social connections was
carried out. Findings revealed a strong relationship between the clients
and the district nurse. The district nurse is an important aspect of clients’
social connection. For some clients where their social connection is limited,
the district nurse is a central element. When the district nurse is the major
social connection, problems can arise for the client, especially when they
are being discharged or changes are made to their care.
recognised. However, there is a paucity of literature regarding the impact
of district nursing care on social connection for people with a chronic
illness such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Using a mixed-method
approach, an exploration of the perceptions of older people living in the
community with T2DM regarding their health and social connections was
carried out. Findings revealed a strong relationship between the clients
and the district nurse. The district nurse is an important aspect of clients’
social connection. For some clients where their social connection is limited,
the district nurse is a central element. When the district nurse is the major
social connection, problems can arise for the client, especially when they
are being discharged or changes are made to their care.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 388-397 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | British Journal of Community Nursing |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D)
- social connection
- district nursing
- SF12
- Chronic illness
