Developing nursing approaches across the chronic illness trajectory: a grounded theory study of care from diagnosis to end-of-life in Western Amhara, Ethiopia

This study highlights nurses' adaptive role in chronic illness care, focusing on phase-specific interventions, emotional support, interdisciplinary collaboration, and education across entire illness trajectory to meet diverse needs of patients and their families. Despite challenges such as heavy workloads and emotional strain, the study recommends ongoing professional development and technological integration to optimize patient outcomes.