A nurses’ perspective on life satisfaction of parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus - Takeaways - MDSpire

Insights from Nurses on the Life Satisfaction of Parents Caring for Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

  • By

  • Anna Stefanowicz-Bielska

  • Ewa Kobos

  • Alicja Szewczyk

  • Agnieszka Olińska

  • Małgorzata Rąpała

  • Martyna Piechotka-Klonowska

  • July 21, 2026

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    The study assessed life satisfaction among parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and factors influencing it.

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    A total of 327 parents participated, with average ages of 41.5 years for mothers and 44.1 years for fathers.

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    Higher life satisfaction was noted among professionally active fathers and parents in nuclear families with good financial situations.

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    Parents seeking psychological support reported lower life satisfaction, indicating a potential link between mental health and caregiving.

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    The study emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary support and family-centered care plans to improve life satisfaction for parents of children with T1DM.

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A nurses’ perspective on life satisfaction of parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus

  • by Anna Stefanowicz-Bielska, Ewa Kobos, Alicja Szewczyk, Agnieszka Olińska, Małgorzata Rąpała, Martyna Piechotka-Klonowska

  • July 21, 2026

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