Dympna Casey

Although there are overlaps between the attributes of both concepts, social frailty is a less mature concept in the area of dementia than social isolation. Social frailty focuses on the quantity of engaging in social activities or interactions, whereas social isolation encompasses a broader range of measurements, focussing on both the quantity and quality of social connectedness, not only social interactions.

Abstract Aim To explore young adults' experiences of living with type 1 diabetes in the transition to adulthood, including experiences of the transfer from paediatric to adult care. Design A qualitative approach was used. Method Ten young adults, six women and four men, aged 19–29 years, participated. Participants were recruited at their regular diabetes clinic from spring 2021 to spring 2022. Semi-structured interviews were transcribed and analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Background Case study research is a valuable way to explore and describe nursing phenomena in their natural contexts. Multiple sources of evidence are critical in this approach. It is imperative that the strategies for selection, collection and analysis of cases are considered and articulated in the early stages of planning, to avoid having large datasets which cannot be harmonised.