Affiliation:
1. Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Nursing Science, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background:
Diabetes care imposes substantial physical and psycho-emotional demands on nurses, influencing both their personal well-being and professional efficacy. The relentless nature of managing chronic illness, coupled with the emotional toll of patient care, often leads to increased levels of stress, fatigue, and burnout among nurses. This review article aims to assess the physical and psycho-emotional effects of diabetes care on nurses.
Methods:
From 2018 to 2024, the literature on relevant issues was obtained from previously published scholars on PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar
Results:
This review shows that nurses caring for patients with diabetes frequently experience stress, weariness, back pain, and musculoskeletal difficulties due to the chronic nature of the disease and the high demands of patient care.
Conclusion:
These problems necessitate focused measures to improve nurses’ health, such as improving workplace circumstances and providing emotional support, which can reduce the negative impacts and encourage better care for both patients and nurses.