Motivation till fysisk aktivitet hos patienter med diabetes mellitus typ 2 : En litteraturöversikt utifrån patienters erfarenheter
Year: 2025
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMT2) is a growing public health problem worldwide. The risk factors and complications from DMT2 can be treated or improved by being physically active. One of the difficulties for many patients is the motivation for physical activity. By illustrating which experiences patients with DMT2 have regarding motivation, it can hopefully help other patients with their motivation. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe which experiences patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 have regarding motivation to physical activity. Method: This is a literature review based on qualitative articles and eleven scientific articles were used in this study which was found through the databases PubMed and CINAHL. All of the articles were quality-assessed using a quality review template from SBU. The results from the articles were analysed through Popnoe et al. (2021) model for analysis of data in the literature review. Results: The results were divided into two categories and six subcategories. The first category is Patients experience of support and education, with the subcategories Family members and healthcare professionals, Knowledge and information and Positive experiences from group training. The second category is Challenges with the subcategories Obstacles and barriers, Motivation from the results of being physically active and Self-esteem and self-confidence. Conclusion: Motivation for physical activity in patients with DMT2 was influenced and affected by different elements. Family, healthcare professionals, being in a community in terms of a training group and visible results were all motivators for physical activity. The result emphasised the importance of the individual's self-esteem, self-confidence and integrity. DMT2 can to a great extent be treated by doing lifestyle changes. These changes require the patient to take their own responsibility and have to be willing to change their lifestyle.
Authors: Hallin, Beatrice, Belin, Wilma
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7048938114