Essential needs for people with type 2 diabetes integrating physical activity into daily l

A qualitative research dataset containing focus group transcripts from 15 individuals with type 2 diabetes. The data were analyzed thematically to identify needs for integrating physical activity into daily life after municipal rehabilitation. The dataset was authored by Tania Erika Aniol Hansen and last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyzing psychosocial barriers to physical activity based on participant narratives.
• Identifying themes related to long-term support needs for chronic disease management.
• Informing the design of person-centered rehabilitation programs based on lived experiences.
• Studying the complex interplay of physical, psychological, and social factors in health behavior change.

Strengths

• Data is derived from three focus groups involving 15 participants, providing multiple perspectives.
• Analysis followed Braun and Clarke's model for thematic analysis, a recognized qualitative methodology.
• The dataset is openly licensed under CC-BY-4.0 for reuse.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic or cultural bias inherent to a single municipal rehabilitation setting.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Three focus group interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed thematically.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-16 12:20:03; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Municipal rehabilitation setting; specific location unknown.