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Living with diabetes as a transformational experience.

B Paterson1, S Thorne, J Crawford

  • 1University of British Columbia School of Nursing.

Qualitative Health Research
|February 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Personal transformation is key for individuals with Type I diabetes to achieve healthy outcomes. This study clarifies transformation processes and their link to control, self, meaning, and mastery.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Medical Sociology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Transformation is considered central to living with chronic illness.
  • The concept of transformation is inadequately defined, leading to overlap with other constructs like hope, meaning, and control.
  • Understanding transformation is crucial for improving patient outcomes in chronic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explicate the structures and processes of personal transformation in individuals with Type I diabetes.
  • To examine the relationship between transformation, control, and valued outcomes.
  • To provide a clearer definition and understanding of transformation in the context of chronic illness.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative inquiry utilizing in-depth accounts from individuals with Type I diabetes.
  • Analysis of participant narratives to reveal the structures and processes of transformation.
  • Examination of the interplay between personal transformation, sense of control, and psychological well-being.

Main Results:

  • Personal transformation emerged as a significant process in achieving healthy outcomes for individuals with Type I diabetes.
  • Transformation was found to be closely related to the individual's sense of control over their condition.
  • Key valued outcomes associated with transformation included an intensified sense of self, enhanced meaning, and greater mastery.

Conclusions:

  • Personal transformation is a vital, albeit complex, process for individuals managing Type I diabetes.
  • Clarifying the concept of transformation can help differentiate it from related constructs and guide therapeutic interventions.
  • Further research into transformation can lead to improved strategies for fostering positive adaptation and well-being in chronic illness management.

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