Abstract

This thesis discussed how the client Diabetes Mellitus give life meaning in the pain condition. The purpose of this study described the perceptions, psychosocial responses, needs management, client expectations and the meaning of life. This study is a descriptive qualitative research design. The study found seven broad themes consistent with the purpose of research and one additional theme is the burden faced by the client. In conclusion the meaning of the life of the client obtained under conditions of suffering and deepening of spiritual values┌ ┌ . This study suggests the use of Roy's adaptation model in nursing theory development in particular psychosocial problems; compilation format psychosocial assessment as a guide to identify psychosocial problems in families, hospitals and the community.

Keyword : the meaning of life, diabetic mellitus, kualitatif.