Discovering the hidden emotional burden: Systematic screening for diabetes distress in adults with type 1 diabetes in nurse‐led routine diabetes care

Systematically assessing and addressing DD in clinical consultations was both useful and acceptable. Participants reported high levels of satisfaction with the screening method, noting that DSNs used open-ended questions and active listening skills to support managing DD, reflecting good fidelity with the dialogue model. Future research should explore methods for implementing the screening tools to ensure consistent detection of DD in adults with T1D during consultations as well as timely referral to effective interventions.