QDA Miner Lite Research Articles

Needs and expectations of family caregivers of cancer patients in palliative care: A study protocol.

Cancer has an associated burden that continues to grow, affecting patients, family caregivers, and the individual's community. The family caregivers' unmet needs may harmfully jeopardize their well-being and the patient's health outcomes. Therefore, it is essential to understand the needs and expectations of family caregivers of cancer patients to develop and improve care practices. The present study aims to explore the needs and expectations of family caregivers of cancer patients in palliative care. This qualitative, descriptive exploratory study will use purposive sampling to recruit family caregivers and healthcare professionals from the palliative care units of two hospital centers in Lisbon and Tagus Valley. First, the Focus group will be performed until data saturation occurs. Then, a conventional thematic analysis will be applied to analyze data with the help of the coding software QDA Miner Lite database. This study's findings will help identify gaps in care and provide data that can support healthcare professionals in providing evidence-based centered care to family caregivers. It can also generate knowledge that may help stakeholders to develop a comprehensive support system for cancer survivors in palliative care and their family caregivers.

Where, why and who delivers our babies? Examining the perspectives of women on utilization of antenatal and delivery services in a developing country

BackgroundThe differences in maternal mortality between developed and developing countries is due to differences in use of antenatal and delivery services. The study was designed to determine the views of women on utilization of antenatal and delivery services in urban and rural communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria.MethodsCommunity based descriptive exploratory study design was employed. Qualitative data was collected through use of pre-tested focus group discussion (FGD) guide. Eight FGDs were conducted among women who were pregnant and others who have delivered babies one year prior to the study. Four FGDs each were conducted in urban and rural communities. QDA Miner Lite v2.0.6 was used in the analysis of the data.ResultsMost of the participants in urban and rural areas prefer the man and woman deciding on where to receive antenatal and deliver care. All the participants in urban and rural communities wish for the support of their husbands when pregnant. Perceived quality of care is the major reason the women choose a facility for antenatal and delivery services. Others reasons included cost of services and proximity to a facility. Participants in rural communities were of the opinion that traditional birth attendants deliver unique services including helping women to achieve conception. For participants in urban, traditional birth attendants are very friendly and perhaps on divine assignment. These reasons explain why women still patronize their services. The major criticism of services of traditional birth attendants is their inability to manage complications associated with pregnancy and delivery. The major reasons why women delivery at home included poverty and cultural beliefs.ConclusionsAll efforts should be made to reduce the huge maternal death burden in Nigeria. This may necessitate the involvement of men and by extension communities in antenatal and delivery matters. There is need to train health workers in orthodox health facilities on delivery of quality healthcare. Public enlightenment on importance of health facility delivery will be of essence. Encouraging women to deliver in health facilities should be prioritized. This may entail the provision of free or subsidized delivery services. The deficiencies of primary health centers especially in rural communities should be addressed.

Projects’ success and respective factors that produce it – The case of Higher Education Institutions in Albania

Organizations and institutions are in continuous change. What remains unchanged is their need for new and continuous participation in international and national projects, as an incentive to adapt to innovations and to develop cooperation. In order to realize all the set objectives and fulfil initial goals, it goes without saying that a project should be based on a framework of criterions, considered as crucial for a successful implementation and realization of projects. The paper addresses such framework, criteria and the related issues with a special focus on HEIs in Albania. Through the review of a rich literature, we have worked on the definition of a project, the development phases, as well as some projects undertaken by HEIs. The methodology used consists in utilizing the semi-structured interviews, and the survey analysis will be done in the QDA Miner Lite program, thus drawing final conclusions, thereon. The study shows that, generally HEIs in Albania have taken solid steps towards developing sustainable and successful projects, being aware of the necessary criteria that drive success and the monitoring of projects during all project’s stages.

Living Experience and Self-Care Strategies in Young College Going Females with Dysmenorrhea: A Qualitative Study

The prevalence of dysmenorrhea is reported to be 70.2% in India, so it is crucial to understand the experienceof females living with dysmenorrhea and the role of physiotherapy in improving the condition. This study aimsto explore the experience of young females with dysmenorrhea, its impact on academics, their attitude towardsociety, and self-care strategies. 10 young dysmenorrheic participants were selected through the physical surveyof the WALLID score scale. An interview guide with 12 open-ended questions was formulated after a thoroughreview of the literature which was later validated by a group of multidisciplinary experts. Participants wereaudio-video interviewed using the interview guide, then the interviews were transcribed verbatim and enteredinto QDA miner lite software for qualitative analysis. Codes and themes were identified, and code trees and wordclouds were obtained. 10 principal themes and 38 codes were identified: onset of pain, symptoms and its nature,hampering academics, hindrance in the activity of daily living, relation with friends and family, the attitude ofsociety and taboo, self-care strategies, barriers in social integration, approaches for pain management, obstaclesand suggestions. Study findings uncovers that most young females experience absenteeism in academics as theycannot cope up with pain and the university hygiene which also hampers their activities of daily living. Majorityof them experience negative attitude of the society towards their problem and also college facilities. Most femalesprefer home remedies over drugs and are unaware of the benefits of physiotherapy in dysmenorrhea. They alsoanticipate some changes to ease their management in college areas as in washroom’s hygiene and cleanliness.Results show that most of the participants prefer non-pharmaceutical approaches and prefer to stay indoors inorder to manage their pain which raises the lack of awareness of physiotherapy management.

Tematska analiza i razvoj konceptualnog okvira za probleme agilnih sastanaka

For Agile methodologies, it is extremely important to have a well-established communication system. In addition to the daily meetings of the project team members, there are also meetings before the start and after the end of each development cycle, when the client needs to express his opinion, proposals, and suggestions based on the delivered part of the product. Due to the great importance of having meetings, it is necessary to analyze the problems related to meetings. In this paper, inductive thematic analysis of the data obtained through a systematic review of the literature was carried out. The analysis was carried out using the software tool QDA Miner Lite by creating codes to determine the themes that represent problems in Agile meetings. Through thematic analysis, we want to show which problems occur at meetings in an Agile environment. Finally, we develop and present a conceptual framework encompassing the problems found in Agile meetings. This literature review offers a conceptual framework with identified key themes found in the literature: Meetings last too long, information is not shared with all team members, negative attitudes toward meetings, and less time is spent on tasks. The conceptual framework aims to help researchers and industry practitioners by presenting the issues. Developing a conceptual framework is important because if the problems presented in the mentioned framework are noticed in time, we believe that it is possible to intervene in time and solve a certain problem, which would increase the efficiency of work. Researchers can see how to create a conceptual framework based on the thematic analysis of data as well as extend this conceptual framework with more problems that may potentially arise. Based on the research findings, we discuss research implications and propose directions for future research.

Impressions of Pre-Service Teachers about Use of PowerPoint Slides by Their Instructors and Its Effects on Their Learning

This study aims to explore preservice teachers’ opinions about their instructors’ use of PowerPoint slides during classes. To this end, 10 preservice teachers were selected through convenience sampling and semi-structured interviews were then conducted. The interviews were held one-by-one and audio recorded after having received permission from the interviewees. The recorded audio data was then transcribed and subsequently coded using QDA Miner Lite analytical software. Data analysis was then carried out by two researchers in order to eliminate bias and to enhance objectivity in the qualitative coding process. The findings indicated that the preservice teachers, in terms of the design and content of their instructors’ PowerPoint slides, complained mostly about text inefficiency, whereas they favored the visual aids used in the slides. The findings also indicated that in terms of the perceived effects of using PowerPoint on preservice teachers’ learning, they favored the slides because of their simplification of the content, using PowerPoint as multimedia, using PowerPoint slides as course notes, and for following the course content easier. On the other hand, they complained about instructors’ frequently just reading from the slides verbatim. The findings of the study may inspire instructors to use PowerPoint more effectively in their classes, and thereby to become better role models to the preservice teachers they are instructing.

The “Life-World” trip of type 2 diabetes patients with allopathic treatment options: a triangulated qualitative investigation

Background Patients with type 2 diabetes usually start treatment with oral hypoglycaemic medications once they have been diagnosed. They eventually require insulin injections. We looked into the experiences of such patients with allopathic treatment alternatives over the course of their journey. Methods The study was conducted using a qualitative inquiry (phenomenological approach triangulated with modified grounded theory) from July 2019 to January 2020. A total of 24 participants (11 men and 13 women) were recruited purposively and interviewed face-to-face until theoretical saturation was reached. QDA Miner Lite v2.0.9 was used to categorise the data. Results The majority of patients had no previous notions regarding their illness. They did not have an emotional reaction to being diagnosed. They were uncomfortable on oral hypoglycaemic agents because of uncontrolled blood glucose and gastrointestinal disturbances, which were thought to be the main causes for medication changes. Initial insulin treatment experiences included fear of injection pain, difficulty self-injecting, and a sense of last resort. Insulin’s effectiveness, ease of injection with a little needle, and lack of gastrointestinal discomfort were all key reasons in changing the patients’ minds about it. Patients have rigorously adhered to insulin since it was found to improve health and bring life. Conclusion The “life-world” journey of patients with type 2 diabetes with allopathic treatment options was started to be informed of the “unknown” (diabetes), which leads to the “ugly life” (with oral agents), and bridge to and living with the “terrible” (insulin), which was later found to be effective and perceived as “life.” KEY MESSAGES Patients with type 2 diabetes believed that life with oral hypoglycaemic medications was “boring.” The major reasons for switching to insulin were “uncontrolled blood sugar levels” and “gastrointestinal disturbances” brought on by oral medications. Insulin first terrified type 2 diabetes patients, but they eventually referred to it as “life.”

Advantages and Disadvantages of Early Withdrawal of Pension Savings: an Expert Assessment

The purpose of this research is to study the positive and negative aspects of pension savings early withdrawal. A review of foreign experience and literature was conducted; the opinion of expert practitioners in economics, in particular, the financial sphere, was taken into account. Since the recent reforms carried out in the early withdrawal pension system have an impact on future pension payments, there is a need to study this issue. A qualitative research method was applied to determine the positive and negative aspects of the early withdrawal of pension savings using the QDA Miner Lite software. An analysis was carried out on the leading four indicators – factors, advantages and disadvantages, and government readiness. The international experience that has been analyzed shows that in any country, if contributors in their pension fund do not have enough savings to ensure an adequate level of replacement rate, then early withdrawal of funds is not allowed. Their further savings and investment are provided. The opinions of experts regarding the premature use of pension savings are divided. Suppose some believe this situation will lead to an imbalance in the pension system and insufficient pensions in the future. Others believe that it will improve the current well-being of the population. Experts also note that the efficiency of the UAPF will not improve in any way, and the effect on the economy and the population’s welfare will be indistinct and short-term. The results of the study can be used for further development of the pension system.

Using Big Data analytics tool to influence decision-making in higher education: A case of South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges

Background: Big data analytics in education is a new concept that has the potential to change the decision-making landscape in South African Colleges. Higher institutions of learning, including Technical and Vocation Education Training (TVET) colleges like all other organisations, rely on data for their decision-making. These decisions affect the way pedagogy and student management is administered. Colleges collect huge quantities of data in different formats from students, staff and stakeholders for different reasons and occasions.Objectives: The goal of this study was to investigate how Big Data analytics and their tools may improve decision making in TVET colleges in South Africa through the lens of actor-network theory (ANT).Method: A qualitative, interpretive inquiry was undertaken. A case study using focus group was conducted. The data collected through interviews were arranged into themes and a thematic approach was employed to analyse these themes using QDA Miner Lite software.Results: The results from focus group interviews revealed that TVET colleges collect an enormous amount of data. These data are extracted for different reasons, yet there are no Analytics used for decision-making. Decisions are made by the highest-paid individuals (HiPPO) in colleges.Conclusion: This dissertation recommends that the TVET colleges invest in data science skills for their staff, and Big Data infrastructure. Big Data technologies such as Mongo DB and Hadoop are recommended as the most commonly and advanced tools that can be used for Big Data analytics.

Oral Communication Skills And Experience In Learning The Korean Language By Filipino Learners

Filipino Korean language learners face challenges to master oral communication skills. This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed method to explore the oral communication skills and the experience of Filipino Korean language learners. It investigated specifically the teaching strategies implemented, learning strategies used, learning attitudes, and learning environment. Stratified random sampling was used to determine 141 second-year college student participants. Pearson’s Correlation and Regression analysis were used to test the influence of the four predictors of oral communication. Seventeen (17) participants were involved in the qualitative phase. The response during the interview was processed using QDA Miner Lite Software. Findings revealed that teaching and learning strategies, learning attitudes, and learning environment significantly impact the oral communication skills of the participants involved. The themes determined through qualitative analysis are (1) L2 is both instrumental and interfering with learning, (2) challenged by classmate’s progress, (3) opportunity for practice, (4) multiple means of engagement, and (5) input plus variety as a strategy. Lack of time and exposure to the language causes speech anxiety and a restricted vocabulary among Korean learners. Students view studying Korean language (KL) as a mere requirement. More so, they appreciate instructor’s suggestions and efforts to make KL learning more fun and successful. Keywords: Korean as a Foreign Language (KFL); Oral communications skills; Communicative Learning Teaching (CLT); Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method

Transformational leadership and nurses’ satisfaction with their team: A cross-sectional study

Background & Aim: Leadership style influences nursing team satisfaction, impacting organizational behavior, performance, outcomes, and quality of nursing care. This study aimed to describe the relationship between transformational leadership and nurses' satisfaction with their teams.
 Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional study with 95 participants enrolled by a snowball sample technique, using the Global Transformational Leadership Scale and the Group Satisfaction Scale for data collection, was developed. Quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS 26, and qualitative data were analyzed through conventional content analysis assisted by QDA Miner Lite 4.
 Results: A statistically significant difference between the participants' length of service and Group Satisfaction and an association between Transformational Leadership and Group Satisfaction was found. Communication skills are highlighted by the participants as characteristics a leader should have.
 Conclusion: Health organizations should value transformational leadership, especially nowadays, where health work environments are characterized by instability. Training leaders to assume this type of leadership is needed.

Barriers and facilitators to insulin treatment: a phenomenological inquiry

BackgroundDespite being the most effective treatment for advanced type 2 diabetes, the choice to start and maintain insulin therapy is based on a variety of criteria, including the patients' acceptance and willingness to adhere to it. The patients' beliefs and experiences, on the other hand, could not be revealed without a thorough exploration.ObjectivesThis study investigated the barriers and facilitators to insulin treatment from the perspectives of patients with type 2 diabetes following treatment at Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North-East Ethiopia.MethodsA phenomenological study was conducted from July 2019 to January 2020. Twenty-four (11 males and 13 females) participants were recruited purposively. Data were collected through face-to-face in-depth interviews, lasted about 23 to 71 min, until theoretical saturation was reached, and then organized using QDA Miner Lite v2.0.9. The transcripts were thematically analyzed using narrative strategies and the themes that arose were discussed in detail.ResultsThe most common facilitator of insulin treatment was its relative effectiveness, which was followed by its convenience (fewer gastrointestinal side effects, small needle size and ease of use), the concept of it is life, faith in doctors' decisions, family support, and health insurance membership. The most common impediments, on the other hand, were market failures (expensiveness and supply shortages), followed by its properties and patients' circumstances.ConclusionsMarket failures due to supply shortages and associated costs were identified to be the most significant barriers to insulin treatment, necessitating the availability of an effective pharmaceutical supply management strategy that targets on insulin supply and affordability. It is also strongly recommended that health insurance coverage be increased.

Restructuring education activities for full online learning: findings from a qualitative study with Malaysian nursing students during Covid-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and Movement Control Order have restricted learning activities from traditional face-to-face classrooms attendance shifted to full online learning in the student’s environment. The present study is aimed to explore pertaining issues on full online learning among nursing students and offer a contingency solution. Nursing students from one Malaysian public institution were recruited. The sessions were conducted online via teleconference and were recorded. The data were analysed using thematic analysis with the assistance of QDA Miner Lite software. Twenty-one students participated, resulting in four focus group discussions and three in-depth interviews. Three themes with a total of ten sub-themes were generated: (i) Full online learning has ramifications on life (it is about life; blurred division on education life and personal life; non-conducive environment for learning; health and well-being; human is an adaptable being while the transition takes time), (ii) full online learning is a medium of teaching and learning delivery but with several concerns (the boon and bane of fully online learning; challenges associated with full online learning; coping strategy in handling full online learning), and (iii) Foundation in teaching and learning is the key (role of the educator; teaching and learning approaches; motivation and regulation). A model of practice for full online learning was developed, consisting of some modifications to create a conducive and healthy learning environment. This study embarks on a more structured and standard online learning practice for making the Internet of Things and Industrial Revolution 4.0 concept a contemporary and mainstream education practice.

Promosi Desa Wisata Penglipuran melalui Pendekatan Digitalisasi Pada Masa Pandemi: Sebuah Studi Literatur

Penglipuran Village has historically been developed into a tourist village because it has different unique potential compared to other villages. This tourist village has won several awards as the best and most sustainable tourism village by several well-known media in the tourism sector. As a result of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic, there has been a decline in the number of tourist visits and it is necessary to take serious action by the manager to maintain the sustainability of this tourist village. This study aims to determine the efforts made by the village managers during the pandemic by promoting based on the digitalization approach. This study uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of observation and a literature study which will be analyzed using QDA Miner Lite software. The results of this study indicate that one of the causes that allow tourist villages to have difficulty competing with new tourist attractions in the era of digital transformation is the scenario of using and utilizing digital technology. The role of technology at this time is very important, especially as digital promotional media. This opportunity needs to be utilized by village managers to attract tourists to travel back after the pandemic, such as fostering tourist interest in traveling using virtual tours to promote tourism in Penglipuran Village.

Economic Empowerment of Underdeveloped Village Women Based on Islamic Philanthropy (Study on Members of the Women-Based Microfinance Cooperative (KKM-BP) Assisted by LAZ HARFA, Pandeglang Regency)

This study aims to describe the economic empowerment of disadvantaged rural women based on Islamic Philanthropy. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research. The location of this research is in Kertaraharja Village, Pandeglang Regency. The population in this study were all women who were managers and members of the Women-Based Microfinance Cooperative (KKM-BP). The sample used is purposive sampling. Data collection techniques are to be carried out in the form of interviews, observation, and documentation. The analytical tool used to analyze the qualitative data in this study is QDA Miner Lite with the Miles and Huberman Model data analysis technique, which divides data analysis into three stages, namely data reduction, data supply, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the economic empowerment of disadvantaged rural women by the Amil Zakat Harapan Dhuafa Institution (LAZ Harfa) is carried out by forming a Women-Based Microfinance Cooperative (KKM-BP), the initial capital given to KKM-BP is a grant sourced from philanthropic funds, the management of KKM-BP is carried out independently by members who are accompanied by village assistants assigned by LAZ Harfa. The establishment of the KKM-BP in the village of Kertaraharja led the women of disadvantaged villages to reach productive sources that could increase their income, fulfill their basic needs so that they were free from hunger, ignorance, and pain, and were involved in making important decisions in the development of the KKM-BP. it fits Suharto's indicators of empowerment, namely (a) fulfilling basic needs, (b) reaching productive sources that allow them to increase their income and obtain the goods and services they need, and (c) participating in development processes and decisions. -decisions that affect them.

Patients’ perceptions, associations, and justifications for the causes of diabetes in North-East Ethiopia: A qualitative study

Background and aimsDiabetes management is strongly influenced by patients' beliefs about its causes. The study examined type 2 diabetes patients’ perceptions of the causes of their illness in North-East Ethiopia. MethodsThe study used a phenomenological approach triangulated with modified grounded theory based on the Causative Dimension of Self-Regulated Model, and was conducted from July 2019 to January 2020. Purposive sampling was used to select the participants. Semi-structured in-depth face-to-face interviews with twenty-four (11 males and 13 females) participants were used to collect data until saturation. QDA Miner Lite v2.0.8 was used to perform analysis, which was then discussed based on the themes that emerged. ResultsThe patients expressed and justified the causes of their illness by evidencing the temporal proximity of the onset of symptoms or indicators and specific misfortune. As such, diabetes has been attributed to emotional reactions, psycho-economic situations, supernatural evil spirits, substance use, nutritional problems, and other illness; emotional reactions, with psycho-economic and supernatural spirits being the most common. These causes were justified by referring to a specific earlier misfortune that related to the onset of the indicators. ConclusionPatients’ perceptions for attributing their illness were linked with emotional, psycho-economic, and supernatural evil spirits and justified by a specific life calamity by establishing the temporal association of symptoms with that adversity; which entails culture-specific psycho-social and educational interventions in diabetes care. Moreover, the finding necessitates that the causality justifications and linkages to misfortunes be included in the Causality Dimension of the Self-Regulated Model.

Recognition of symptoms, mitigating mechanisms and self-care experiences of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin treatment in North-East Ethiopia

Background: Compliance of patients with self-care practices is the mainstay of measures to manage diabetes. This study explored self-care practices of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin treatment in North-East Ethiopia. Methods: The study employed an interpretive phenomenological approach using purposive sampling. The data were collected from 24 (11 males and 13 females) participants (July 2019 to January 2020) using in-depth interviews till theoretical saturation. The data were analyzed thematically and organized using QDA Miner Lite v2.0.8. Results: The findings were categorized into: labeling diabetes, self-care maintenance experiences, recognition of symptoms, and mitigating mechanisms. The self-care maintenance practice of patients was linked with diet input preferences and the effectiveness level of insulin. What guides the self-care behavior was the patients’ preferentiality of strictly adhering to their preferred dietary inputs. Barley and wheat were the most common preferential and non-preferential inputs, respectively. The patients strictly adhered to insulin treatment because they found it effective. The most common hyperglycemia symptoms to be managed by taking an additional dose of insulin, were frequent urination, increased thirst, and their consequence (dehydration). Excessive sweating (initial), shivering (middle), and falling (final), respectively in severity, were the most common symptoms of hypoglycemia which were perceived to be treated with sweet snacks. Originality: To our knowledge, this is the first research in Ethiopia to investigate the self-care experiences of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin using an interpretive phenomenological approach.

Recognition of symptoms, mitigating mechanisms and self-care experiences of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin treatment in North-East Ethiopia

Background: Compliance of patients with self-care practices is the mainstay of measures to manage diabetes. This study explored self-care practices of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin treatment in North-East Ethiopia. Methods: The study employed an interpretive phenomenological approach using purposive sampling. The data were collected from 24 (11 males and 13 females) participants (July 2019 to January 2020) using in-depth interviews till theoretical saturation. The data were analyzed thematically and organized using QDA Miner Lite v2.0.8. Results: The findings were categorized into: labeling diabetes, self-care maintenance experiences, recognition of symptoms, and mitigating mechanisms. The self-care maintenance practice of patients was linked with diet input preferences and the effectiveness level of insulin. What guides the self-care behavior was the patients’ preferentiality of strictly adhering to their preferred dietary inputs. Barley and wheat were the most common preferential and non-preferential inputs, respectively. The patients strictly adhered to insulin treatment because they found it effective. The most common hyperglycemia symptoms to be managed by taking an additional dose of insulin, were frequent urination, increased thirst, and their consequence (dehydration). Excessive sweating (initial), shivering (middle), and falling (final), respectively in severity, were the most common symptoms of hypoglycemia which were perceived to be treated with sweet snacks. Originality: To our knowledge, this is the first research in Ethiopia to investigate the self-care experiences of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin using an interpretive phenomenological approach.

Integrating planetary health into clinical guidelines to sustainably transform health care

Integrating planetary health into clinical guidelines to sustainably transform health care

Sufferings of its consequences; patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in North-East Ethiopia, A qualitative investigation

BackgroundThe burden of diabetes in Ethiopia is exponentially increasing with more than 68% of people with it being undiagnosed and a death rate of 32%. It is a disease impacting patients with negative somatic, psychological, social, and economic consequences. Patients in Ethiopia have very low awareness about chronic complications, which is very worrying. The study aimed to explore the consequences of their disease experienced by type 2 diabetes patients in North-East Ethiopia. MethodsThe study employed a phenomenological approach informed by the consequences dimension of the Common-Sense Model. It was conducted from July 2019 to January 2020 using purposive sampling with face-to-face in-depth interviews, for about three weeks, until reaching theoretical saturation. The data were collected from twenty-four type 2 diabetes patients, who were selected to include various socio-demographic characteristics. The data were organized by QDA Miner Lite v2.0.8 and analyzed thematically using narrative strategies. ResultsUsing Common-Sense Model as a framework, the diabetes consequences experienced by the participants were categorized as complications and impacts. While the most common complications were cardiovascular disorders (hypertension, erectile dysfunction, heart and kidney problems, hyperlipidemia, edema, stroke, and fatigue) and ocular problems; the most common impacts were psychosocial (dread in life, suffering, family disruption, hopelessness, dependency, and craving), and economic (incapability and loss of productivity) problems. ConclusionThe patients here were bothered by diabetes complications as well as its psycho-social, economic and somatic consequences; being the psycho-social impacts the most common. As a result, the patients have been suffering in the dread of “what can come next?” This dictates that holistic care, based on Common-Sense Model, is needed in providing special emphasis to psycho-social issues.