Table 3 Barriers to lifestyle counseling in diabetes care at the nurse level

Subcategories

1. Lack of knowledge about diet and

physical activity

1. Lack of motivation

2. Relationship with

patients

3. Lack of empathy

4. Stress caused by

pressure of time

1. Lack of communication skills

2. Making concrete plans in

a structured manner

3. Working faster than

patients

1. Involving patients

in decision-making