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Azimi T, Johnson J, Campbell SM, Montesanti S. Caregiver burden among parents of children with type 1 diabetes: A qualitative scoping review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27539. [PMID: 38524615 PMCID: PMC10958210 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Objectives Type one diabetes (T1D) in children places substantial responsibility on parents as caregivers. This study investigated caregiver burden in parents of children with T1D by exploring the financial, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional or psychological problems they experienced. Methods We conducted a qualitative scoping review of the databases PsycINFO, PROSPERO, OVID Medline, OVID EMBASE, Cochrane Library (CDSR and Central), EBSCO CINAHL, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, and SCOPUS. Of 119 full text articles assessed for eligibility, 18 peer-reviewed qualitative studies were included. Studies were considered relevant if they focused on diabetes management and parental burden or the experience of caregiving for a child with T1D. Results Using thematic analysis, six interrelated themes were identified: (a) experiencing chronic sorrow, (b) assuming responsibility for glucose highs and lows, (c) managing T1D and nighttime sleep disturbances, (d) making career sacrifices and choices to optimize T1D care, (e) navigating social experiences postdiagnosis, and (f) discovering new sources of support through online platforms. Conclusions This synthesis highlights an all-encompassing experience involved in caretaking for a child with T1D. Caregiving duties lead to a constant sense of vigilance, especially due to fear of hypoglycemic incidents. Parents commonly experience challenges with balancing work demands with T1D management, which lead to career and financial sacrifices. Their burden of care is exacerbated by a lack of reliable respite care but helped somewhat by online peer support. Future research is needed on the care burden differences between mothers and fathers and how sociodemographic factors affect how caregiver burden is experienced.
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- Tara Azimi
- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Canada
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Canada
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Monzon AD, Majidi S, Clements MA, Patton SR. The Relationship Between Parent Fear of Hypoglycemia and Youth Glycemic Control Across the Recent-Onset Period in Families of Youth with Type 1 Diabetes. Int J Behav Med 2024; 31:64-74. [PMID: 36745325 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-023-10159-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to examine the relationship between parents' fear of hypoglycemia (FH) over a 1-year period and child glucose metrics in 126 families of youth recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). METHODS Parents completed the Hypoglycemia Fear Survey for Parents (HFS-P) and uploaded 14 days of glucose data at a baseline, 6-month, and 12-month assessment. RESULTS Parents' HFS-P total and worry scores increased to a clinically meaningful degree from baseline to 6-month assessment, while multilevel models revealed within- and between-person variability in parents' HFS-P worry and behavior scores over time associated with child glycemia. Specifically, a significant negative relationship for within-person worry scores suggested that when parents reported higher than their average worry scores, their children recorded fewer glucose values in the target range, while within-person behavior scores suggested that when parents reported lower than their average behavior scores, their children recorded more values above the target range. There was also a negative relationship for between-person behavior scores with child glycated hemoglobin and a positive relationship for between-person behavior scores with child glucose values in the target range. CONCLUSIONS In the recent-onset period of T1D, parental FH worry and behavior associated with child glycemia possibly due to changes in parents' perceptions of their child's hypoglycemia risk. The clinically meaningful increases in parent FH in the recent-onset period and the negative association for between-person behavior scores with child glycated hemoglobin suggest that clinics should consider screening parents for FH, especially among parents of children with lower glycemic levels.
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- Alexandra D Monzon
- Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
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Tanenbaum ML, Addala A, Hanes S, Ritter V, Bishop FK, Cortes AL, Pang E, Hood KK, Maahs DM, Zaharieva DP. "It changed everything we do": A mixed methods study of youth and parent experiences with a pilot exercise education intervention following new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. J Diabetes Complications 2024; 38:108651. [PMID: 38043358 PMCID: PMC10843536 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2023.108651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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AIMS This pilot study delivered a comprehensive exercise education intervention to youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their parents to increase knowledge and confidence with physical activity (PA) shortly after diagnosis. METHODS Youth initiated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and PA trackers within 1 month of diagnosis. Youth and their parents received the 4-session intervention over 12 months. Participants completed self-report questionnaires at baseline, 6- and 12-months. Surveys were analyzed using linear mixed effects models. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups explored experiences with the exercise education intervention. Groups and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS A total of 16 parents (aged 46 ± 7 years; 88 % female; 67 % non-Hispanic White) and 17 youth (aged 14 ± 2 years; 41 % female; 65 % non-Hispanic White) participated. Worry about hypoglycemia did not worsen throughout the study duration. Parents and youth reported increased knowledge and confidence in managing T1D safely and preventing hypoglycemia during PA following receiving the tailored exercise education intervention. CONCLUSION This study assessed a novel structured exercise education program for youth and their parents shortly following T1D diagnosis. These results support the broad translation and acceptability of a structured exercise education program in new-onset T1D.
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- Molly L Tanenbaum
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology, & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA; Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Biomedical Informatics Research, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA; Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA; Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Sousa FAMDR, Andrade MDLMS, de Oliveira CMGS. Transition from parents to caregivers of a child with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: a scoping review. Rev Bras Enferm 2023; 76:e20220201. [PMID: 36722648 PMCID: PMC9885367 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES to map and summarize the existing scientific evidence on parents' transition experience to exercise the caregiver role of a child with 1DM, identifying gaps in knowledge of this experience. METHODS a scoping review was carried out based on JBI methodology, in two databases, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. RESULTS we included 31 articles. From the studies, constitutive elements of parents' transition experience to caregiver role of a child with 1DM were found, which focused on the nature of the experience, the feelings and emotions experienced, the hindering conditions, the facilitating conditions, the strategies used by parents and the results or effects obtained. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS the transition process' characterizing elements were identified, but not a theoretical explanation of it. Additional research should be carried out in order to allow a deeper understanding of this process.
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Sousa FAMDR, Andrade MDLMS, Oliveira CMGSD. Transição de pais para cuidadores de um filho com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1: scoping review. Rev Bras Enferm 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0201pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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RESUMO Objetivos: mapear e resumir a evidência científica existente sobre a experiência de transição dos pais para o exercício do papel de cuidador de um filho com DM1, identificando lacunas existentes no conhecimento dessa experiência. Métodos: efetuada revisão scoping baseada na metodologia do JBI, em duas bases de dados, seguindo a checklist Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Resultados: foram incluídos 31 artigos. A partir dos estudos, foram encontrados elementos constitutivos da experiência de transição dos pais para o papel de cuidador de um filho com DM1, que se centraram na natureza da experiência, nos sentimentos e emoções experimentadas, nas condições dificultadoras, nas condições facilitadoras, nas estratégias utilizadas pelos pais e nos resultados ou efeitos obtidos. Considerações finais: identificaram-se elementos caracterizadores do processo de transição, mas não uma explicação teórica do mesmo. Investigação adicional deverá ser realizada, a fim de permitir compreender aprofundadamente este processo.
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Yacoub M, Rosengren K, D’emeh W. Experience and Educational Needs of Arab Parental Caregivers Regarding their Children Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study. HOME HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/10848223221134129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is a common chronic health condition in children that necessitates close monitoring and care. Parents face numerous challenges when caring for children with T1DM, particularly at home owing to self-care. There is little information available about Arab parents’ experiences and educational needs when caring for children with TIDM. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and educational needs of Arab parental caregivers in Saudi Arabia who live with and care for children diagnosed with T1DM. An inductive qualitative descriptive design was used in this study. The data were amassed over a 4 month period through audio-recorded semi-structured interviews with 16 Arab parents of children aged 18 years and under who had been diagnosed with T1DM within the previous 6 months. Data were analyzed through a qualitative content analysis. The results could be classified into 3 categories related to the parents’ experience of caring for a child newly diagnosed with T1DM and their educational needs and can be described as follows: (1) management of uncertainty regarding T1DM; (2) management of new daily life situations; and (3) self-care management within the family. The Arab parents of children with T1DM accentuated the need for continuous professional support to manage uncertainty due to changes in everyday life situations. The findings confirmed the significance of culturally and contextually relevant education regarding T1DM for parents, children, and school personnel. Educational interventions and support in the community are recommended to improve daily life situations for families and children with T1DM.
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Mölndal, Sweden
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Tanenbaum ML, Zaharieva DP, Addala A, Prahalad P, Hooper JA, Leverenz B, Cortes AL, Arrizon-Ruiz N, Pang E, Bishop F, Maahs DM. 'Much more convenient, just as effective': Experiences of starting continuous glucose monitoring remotely following Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Diabet Med 2022; 39:e14923. [PMID: 35899591 PMCID: PMC9579993 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM Initiating continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) shortly after Type 1 diabetes diagnosis has glycaemic and quality of life benefits for youth with Type 1 diabetes and their families. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic led to a rapid shift to virtual delivery of CGM initiation visits. We aimed to understand parents' experiences receiving virtual care to initiate CGM within 30 days of diagnosis. METHODS We held focus groups and interviews using a semi-structured interview guide with parents of youth who initiated CGM over telehealth within 30 days of diagnosis during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Questions aimed to explore experiences of starting CGM virtually. Groups and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Participants were 16 English-speaking parents (age 43 ± 6 years; 63% female) of 15 youth (age 9 ± 4 years; 47% female; 47% non-Hispanic White, 20% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 7% Black, 13% other). They described multiple benefits of the virtual visit including convenient access to high-quality care; integrating Type 1 diabetes care into daily life; and being in the comfort of home. A minority experienced challenges with virtual care delivery; most preferred the virtual format. Participants expressed that clinics should offer a choice of virtual or in-person to families initiating CGM in the future. CONCLUSION Most parents appreciated receiving CGM initiation education via telehealth and felt it should be an option offered to all families. Further efforts can continue to enhance CGM initiation teaching virtually to address identified barriers.
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- Molly L Tanenbaum
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, California, USA
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Uhm JY, Kim MS. Online social support and collective empowerment: Serial mediation effect on self-efficacy among mothers of children with type 1 diabetes. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:3225-3234. [PMID: 35451524 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To identify a serial multiple mediation effect of social support in online health communities and collective empowerment on the relationship between diabetes-related burden (DRB) and self-efficacy, among mothers using a continuous glucose monitoring device for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). DESIGN A secondary analysis, cross-sectional, descriptive study. METHODS Data were obtained from 198 mothers of children with T1D via a web survey, from August to September 2020. Measures used were the Collective Empowerment in the Online Health Community Scale, a modified version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Problem Areas in Diabetes Survey-Parent Revised version and a modified version of the Maternal Self-efficacy for Diabetes Management Scale. Data were analysed using SPSS 25.0, and PROCESS MACRO for SPSS v3.5. RESULTS A serial multiple mediation model was used. The indirect effects of both social support in online health communities and collective empowerment were identified in the relationship between DRB and diabetes self-efficacy (DSE). However, there was no indirect effect of social support in online health communities on these relationships. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that online social support alone has a limited role in chronic disease management self-efficacy. Collective empowerment should be a strategic component in intervention development using online health communities to strengthen DSE in mothers of children with T1D. IMPACT This study provides novel insights into the functional mechanism of online health communities for T1D. Peer mentor coaching by parents of children with T1D effectively helps other children's parents with its recent diagnosis. The findings recognize a need for strategies enhancing collective empowerment among parents of children with T1D. Along with peer coaching, these strategies should strengthen knowledge of resources and methods to impact social change as well as resource mobilization for collective actions.
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- Ju-Yeon Uhm
- Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
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Tong H, Qiu F, Fan L. Characterising common challenges faced by parental caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in mainland China: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e048763. [PMID: 35017233 PMCID: PMC8753393 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The mental state of parental caregivers affects outcomes in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This study aimed to qualitatively examine perception of common challenges among parental caregivers of children with T1DM. SETTING Semistructured interviews 45-60 min long were conducted with parental caregivers of children with T1DM. Interview recordings were transcribed and coded in NVivo V.11.0 to observe emergent themes. PARTICIPANTS Eligible T1DM caregiving parents (parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s)) were identified from caregivers attending visits with children hospitalised or assessed in the Pediatric Neuroendocrinology Department of Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University in Shenyang from January 2018 to June 2019. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Not applicable. RESULTS A total of 20 T1DM caregiving parents were interviewed, aged 30-53 years, including 7 fathers and 13 mothers, with their children whose mean age was 10.6±2.45 years. Content analysis revealed 5 major themes with 13 subthemes, including persistent psychological stress (catastrophic emotions, emotional distress and altered self-efficacy), family function change (altered family life patterns and changes in parental role/function), challenges in daily management (technical challenges, emotional regulation, parent-child conflict and transition of care autonomy from parent to child), financial burden (cost burden of treatment and altered family economics), and lack of social support (social activity limitations and insufficient support system). CONCLUSIONS The period of emotional disturbance during initial diagnosis, psychological stresses of long-term caregiving, and conflict emerging from transition from parental to child responsibility all can cause psychological response detrimental to parental caregivers and children with T1DM. This work provides compelling evidence for the role of assessment and intervention in parental caregivers' psychological and emotional well-being in diabetes care, as well as for the necessity of improved social and school support for children with T1DM in China.
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- Huijuan Tong
- School of Nursing, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shenyang Fourth People's Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Palmer T, Waliaula C, Shannon G, Salustri F, Grewal G, Chelagat W, Jennings HM, Skordis J. Understanding the Lived Experience of Children With Type 1 Diabetes in Kenya: Daily Routines and Adaptation Over Time. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2022; 32:145-158. [PMID: 34841984 PMCID: PMC8721679 DOI: 10.1177/10497323211049775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Focusing only on biomedical targets neglects the important role that psychosocial factors play in effective diabetes self-management. This study aims to understand the lived experiences of children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) in Kenya. Children (n = 15) participated in focus group discussions and photo diary data collection. Focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews were also conducted with caregivers (n = 14). We describe an adaptation to diabetes over time, identifying four overarching themes: knowledge and awareness, economic exclusion, the importance of social support, and striving for normality. Photo diaries are then categorized to explore daily realities of diabetes management. Children with T1DM in Kenya face varied barriers to care but can lead a "normal" and fulfilling life, provided adequate support is in place. To improve the lives of children with diabetes in this context and others like it, stakeholders must take note of children's experiences and recognize their multidimensional needs.
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- Tom Palmer
- Institute for Global Health, 4919University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, 4919University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, 4919University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, 4919University College London, London, UK
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DeJonckheere M, Joiner KL, Ash GI, Savoye M, Adams M, Weinzimer SA, Sadler LS, Grey M. Youth and Parent Perspectives on the Acceptability of a Group Physical Activity and Coping Intervention for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care 2021; 47:367-381. [PMID: 34610760 DOI: 10.1177/26350106211040429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine youth and parent perspectives on the acceptability of Bright 1 Bodies, a group physical activity and coping intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). METHODS Adolescents participated in 12 weekly sessions of moderate to vigorous physical activity and discussion with peers with T1DM. Adolescents completed an exit survey measuring satisfaction with the intervention on a 5-point Likert scale. Semistructured interviews were conducted with adolescents and at least one parent. Qualitative description was used to develop themes that summarize the acceptability of the intervention. RESULTS Mean scores for survey subscales were: 4.5 (SD = 0.39) for program components and strategies, 4.4 (SD = 0.44) for comfort with the intervention, and 4.3 (SD = 0.62) for instructors. Themes included: (1) adolescents and parents valued being around others with T1DM and their families, (2) the intervention helped adolescents gain knowledge and reinforce diabetes self-management behaviors, (3) challenges included convenience and sustaining participant engagement, and (4) adolescents intended to sustain physical activity and diabetes self-management behaviors after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents and parents viewed the intervention as acceptable across multiple domains. Participants valued the group aspect of the intervention, and future interventions would benefit from integrating social interactions with others with T1DM.
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- Melissa DeJonckheere
- Department of Family Medicine, Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, Newington, Connecticut.,Center for Medical Informatics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- School of Nursing, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- School of Nursing, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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Tanenbaum ML, Zaharieva DP, Addala A, Ngo J, Prahalad P, Leverenz B, New C, Maahs DM, Hood KK. 'I was ready for it at the beginning': Parent experiences with early introduction of continuous glucose monitoring following their child's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Diabet Med 2021; 38:e14567. [PMID: 33772862 PMCID: PMC8480902 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to capture the experience of parents of youth with recent onset Type 1 diabetes who initiated use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology soon after diagnosis, which is a new practice. METHODS Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with parents of youth with Type 1 diabetes who had early initiation of CGM as part of a new clinical protocol. Interviewers used a semi-structured interview guide to elicit feedback and experiences with starting CGM within 30 days of diagnosis, and the benefits and barriers they experienced when adjusting to this technology. Groups and interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using content analysis. RESULTS Participants were 16 parents (age 44.13 ± 8.43 years; 75% female; 56.25% non-Hispanic White) of youth (age 12.38 ± 4.15 years; 50% female; 50% non-Hispanic White; diabetes duration 10.35 ± 3.89 months) who initiated CGM 11.31 ± 7.33 days after diabetes diagnosis. Overall, parents reported high levels of satisfaction with starting CGM within a month of diagnosis and described a high level of reliance on the technology to help manage their child's diabetes. All participants recommended early CGM initiation for future families and were committed to continue using the technology for the foreseeable future, provided that insurance covered it. CONCLUSION Parents experienced CGM initiation shortly after their child's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis as a highly beneficial and essential part of adjusting to living with diabetes.
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- Molly L. Tanenbaum
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Hurley F, Kiernan G, Price J. 'Starting Out in Haziness': Parental Experiences Surrounding the Diagnosis of their Child's Non-Malignant Life-Limiting Condition in Ireland. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 59:25-31. [PMID: 33422889 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore parental experiences surrounding the diagnosis of their child's non-malignant life-limiting condition. DESIGN AND METHODS A qualitative descriptive study design using single-occasion one-to-one semi-structured interviews collected data from twenty-three parents of children diagnosed with non-malignant life-limiting conditions. FINDINGS 'Starting out in haziness' was the central concept when parents' recounted the time they learnt of their child's diagnosis. Analysis revealed three main distinct but interconnected themes within this concept helping us better understand the experiences of parents at this particular time, those being: 'Entering a whole new world', 'Acquiring a learner permit' and 'Navigating the unknown territory'. CONCLUSION Learning of their child's diagnosis was highly distressing for parents and was marked with emotional chaos. Parents' process of realization regarding the diagnosis was related to the diagnostic process. Information and communication needs should be individualized accordingly. The findings have implications for service provision, particularly with regard to how supportive care is delivered at this time.
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- Fiona Hurley
- School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George's University London, United Kingdom
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Kimbell B, Lawton J, Boughton C, Hovorka R, Rankin D. Parents' experiences of caring for a young child with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative evidence. BMC Pediatr 2021; 21:160. [PMID: 33814007 PMCID: PMC8019496 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-021-02569-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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AIMS To synthesise the qualitative evidence on parents' experiences of caring for a child aged ≤8 years with type 1 diabetes to identify: the challenges they encounter; their views about support received; ways in which support could be improved; and, directions for future research. METHODS We searched Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases to identify qualitative studies reporting parents' views and experiences of caring for a child with type 1 diabetes aged ≤8 years. Key analytical themes were identified using thematic synthesis. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included. The synthesis resulted in the generation of two overarching themes. Monopolisation of life describes the all-encompassing impact diabetes could have on parents due to the constant worry they experienced and the perceived need for vigilance. It describes how parents' caring responsibilities could affect their wellbeing, relationships and finances, and how a lack of trusted sources of childcare and a desire to enable a 'normal' childhood constrained personal choices and activities. However, use of diabetes technologies could lessen some of these burdens. Experiences of professional and informal support describes how encounters with healthcare professionals, while generally perceived as helpful, could lead to frustration and anxiety, and how connecting with other parents caring for a child with type 1 diabetes provided valued emotional and practical support. CONCLUSIONS This synthesis outlines the challenges parents encounter, their views about support received and ways in which support might be improved. It also highlights significant limitations in the current literature and points to important areas for future research, including how sociodemographic factors and use of newer diabetes technologies influence parents' diabetes management practices and experiences. PROSPERO: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42019128710.
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- B Kimbell
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Wellcome Trust - MRC Medical Research Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Wellcome Trust - MRC Medical Research Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Postavaru GI, Swaby H, Swaby R. A meta-ethnographic study of fathers' experiences of caring for a child with a life-limiting illness. Palliat Med 2021; 35:261-279. [PMID: 33339475 PMCID: PMC7897781 DOI: 10.1177/0269216320979153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a growing body of qualitative studies examining parents' experiences of caring for a child with a life-limiting condition, coinciding with recent evidence that indicates an increasing incidence of paediatric life-limiting conditions. However, research focusing on fathers' needs remains sparse and is often diluted among a predominant 'mother's voice', raising questions about whether practices in clinical settings meet fathers' needs. AIM To provide an in-depth assembly of the current state of knowledge around fathers' experiences of caring for their children diagnosed with life-limiting conditions and understand the implications for healthcare services and policies. DESIGN A meta-ethnography was conducted to synthesise findings from existing qualitative studies exploring fathers' experiences of caring. DATA SOURCES Four electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Science Direct) were searched up until April 2020. Qualitative studies exploring fathers' care experience and published in English language were included. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist was employed for study quality appraisal. No temporal limits were used. RESULTS Sixty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. Thirty life-limiting conditions were included. Based on responses from 496 fathers, a conceptual model was developed which translates key experiences within the fathers' caregiving journeys. The overarching concepts identified were: the paradox of support, challenges in the caring process, 'nobody thinks of men', impact on family life and the fall of the curtain: an irrevocably altered world. These and associated sub-concepts are discussed, with recommendations for future research and practice provided. CONCLUSION The findings indicate the value of a family-oriented approach to develop psychosocial interventions and support channels for fathers, thus empowering them whilst reducing the care-giving burden on the family unit.
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Uhm JY, Kim MS. Predicting Quality of Life among Mothers in an Online Health Community for Children with Type 1 Diabetes. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 7:children7110235. [PMID: 33218148 PMCID: PMC7698800 DOI: 10.3390/children7110235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Quality of life of parents of children with chronic disease is important for disease self-management. This study aimed to identify predictors of quality of life among mothers of children with type 1 diabetes. A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 208 mothers of children with type 1 diabetes were recruited from an online health community. Online health community collective empowerment and social support, diabetes self-efficacy, diabetes-related burden, and quality of life were measured. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine predictive factors for quality of life. Multiple regression analysis showed that diabetes-related burden and the child’s age were predictors of quality of life, and total variance explained by the model was 64.1% using two factors. In mothers of younger children, it is important to reduce the diabetes-related burden. Factors that increase the diabetes-related burden should be identified, and strategies to reduce the diabetes-related burden must be established.
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Commissariat PV, Whitehouse AL, Hilliard ME, Miller KM, Harrington KR, Levy W, DeSalvo DJ, Van Name MA, Anderson BJ, Tamborlane WV, DiMeglio LA, Laffel LM. Sources and Valence of Information Impacting Parents' Decisions to Use Diabetes Technologies in Young Children <8 Years Old with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther 2020; 22:697-700. [PMID: 32077755 PMCID: PMC7718841 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2019.0497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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There are multiple information sources available to assist families in learning about rapidly advancing diabetes technologies as care options for their children. This study explored where and from whom families of young children with type 1 diabetes get information about diabetes technologies and the valence (positive vs. negative) of that information. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents (86% mothers) of 79 youth <8 years old with type 1 diabetes for ≥6 months, ([mean ± standard deviation] age 5.2 ± 1.5 years, diabetes duration 2.4 ± 1.3 years, 77% white, A1c 63 ± 10 mmol/mol [7.9 ± 0.9%], 66% pump-treated, 58% using continuous glucose monitors [CGMs]). Interviews were transcribed and underwent content analysis to derive central themes. Most parents reported learning about new technologies from three direct sources: diabetes care providers, people with diabetes, and caregivers of children with diabetes. Parents also cited three indirect sources of information: online forums, publications, and diabetes-specific conferences. Parents reported hearing primarily positive things about technologies. Families not using pump and/or CGM noted reluctance to use technology due to family-specific concerns (e.g., cost, child's unwillingness to wear device) rather than information from outside sources. In this subset of parents, many still expressed willingness to initiate use once family-specific concerns were resolved. Parents of young children received largely positive information about diabetes technologies, primarily from health care providers and others familiar with using devices personally or for their children. To maximize diabetes technology use in young children, it is incumbent upon providers to ensure families receive balanced realistic information about benefits and barriers.
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- Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, Florida
- Address correspondence to: Kellee M. Miller, PhD, Jaeb Center for Health Research, 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 350, Tampa, FL 33647
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- Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Macaulay GC, Boucher SE, Yogarajah A, Galland BC, Wheeler BJ. Sleep and Night-time Caregiving in Parents of Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - A Qualitative Study. Behav Sleep Med 2020; 18:622-636. [PMID: 31370700 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2019.1647207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a common chronic illness of childhood, with parents assuming considerable responsibility for night-time diabetes caregiving. This qualitative study explored diabetes-related factors affecting, and solutions proposed to improve, parental sleep. PARTICIPANTS 10 mothers and 10 fathers of children ≤18 years of age with T1DM in Otago, New Zealand. METHODS Semi-structured individual interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and systematically coded for themes. Parents completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and habitual sleep of parents and children were assessed via 7-day actigraphy. RESULTS Parents (n = 20) and their children with T1DM (n = 16) were aged between 32 and 54 years, and 1 and 17 years, respectively. PSQI revealed poor quality sleep in 13/20 parents. A range of diabetes-related factors, including glucose monitoring and fear of hypoglycemia, contributed to parental sleep disturbance, including awakenings and the perception of "sleeping lightly". Two distinct time periods resulted in greater sleep disturbance, notably, following T1DM diagnosis and when transitioning to using a new diabetes technology. Factors influencing maternal and paternal sleep were similar, but, generally, mothers described greater night-time care burden and sleep disturbance. While the use of diabetes technologies was generally advocated to improve parental sleep and the provision of nocturnal T1DM care, they were also perceived to potentially contribute to parental sleep disturbance. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric diabetes care teams should be aware of diabetes-related factors potentially affecting parental sleep, the mixed impacts of diabetes technologies, and consider tailored parental support and education to reduce the burden of nocturnal care.
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- Grace C Macaulay
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago , Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago , Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago , Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago , Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago , Dunedin, New Zealand.,Paediatric Endocrinology, Southern District Health Board , Dunedin, New Zealand
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Nieto-Eugenio I, Ventura-Puertos PE, Rich-Ruiz M. S.O.S! My Child is at School: A Hermeneutic of the Experience of Living a Chronic Disease in the School Environment. J Pediatr Nurs 2020; 53:e171-e178. [PMID: 32334897 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the present study is to understand the experience of living a chronic disease in the school, from the perspective of the parents. DESIGN AND METHODS A Grounded Theory study was proposed with a sample of 14 affected families with children between three and eleven years old, all of them from the west and south of Spain. Information was collected using semi-structured surveys and the constant comparative method was used for the analysis. RESULTS Results are divided into three main themes: SOS! My child is at school, The Systems (don't) Answer and Families Answer. Parents live school enrolment in a state of constant alertness, characterized by distrust, worry, fear, anguish, and indignation. The responses to the problem given by the education and health systems are insufficient, uncoordinated and inefficient. Therefore, parents end up not expecting anything, they transmit the information, organize training sessions, and solve any occurring incident by themselves, often at the expense of quitting their jobs. CONCLUSION The presence of a school nurse would mean for these parents the integration between the education and health systems. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS As findings highlight, more collaboration and sensitivity between the healthcare and educational system is needed, and the school nurse has been indicated as a crucial figure in this matter.
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- Irene Nieto-Eugenio
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Universidad de Córdoba (UCO), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía (HURS). Avda. Menéndez Pidal s/n, Córdoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Universidad de Córdoba (UCO), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía (HURS). Avda. Menéndez Pidal s/n, Córdoba, Spain..
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Universidad de Córdoba (UCO), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía (HURS). Avda. Menéndez Pidal s/n, Córdoba, Spain
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Laudato N, Yagiela L, Eggly S, Meert KL. Understanding parents' informational needs in the pediatric intensive care unit: A qualitative study. PROGRESS IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2019.101172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Buin E, Pavin EJ, Silveira MSVM. High anxiety and depressive symptoms in partners of type 1 diabetes persons in a sample of the Brazilian population. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2020; 12:23. [PMID: 32211074 PMCID: PMC7092427 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-020-00531-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 1 diabetes (T1D) affects psychologically not only the persons with diabetes themselves but affects their family members. Few studies were conducted to investigate mental health in T1D partners. This study aims: (1) to investigate the frequency of depressive and anxiety symptoms in T1D partners and, (2) to investigate the associations among partners' depressive and anxiety symptoms and their sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics, and (3) to investigate the associations among partners' depressive and anxiety symptoms and clinical, laboratory and demographic characteristics of their T1D spouses in a Brazilian population. METHODS In a transversal study 72 T1D partners were interviewed. Partners were invited to take part in the study during their T1D spouses' routine consultations. Those who consented to take part in the study signed the consent form. This study followed the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the University Ethics in Research Committee. Inclusion criteria were T1D partners age ≥ 18 and T1D diagnosis > 6 months. Exclusion criteria were cognitive impairment, history of major psychiatric disorders, and severe chronic and terminal diseases. Depressive symptoms were evaluated by the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADD) and anxiety symptoms were evaluated by the anxiety subscale of the same instrument (HADA). T1D partners were divided into subgroups according to score ≥ 8 and < 8 in both subscales. Demographic and clinical data were obtained from interview. Descriptive analyses were undertaken using means and percentages, as appropriate. Differences between groups were assessed by the Mann-Whitney test for numerical variables, by the Chi Square test or by Fisher's exact test for categorical variables, as appropriate. All analyses were undertaken using SAS version 9.2 for Windows. Statistical significance was set at 0.05. RESULTS Of all 72 T1D partners, 72.2% were male, mean age was 42.7 ± 14.1 years old, years of school attendance were 11.8 ± 3.9 years, and 48.5% had income reaching until 3 Brazilian minimal wages. Forty-three percent reported high anxiety symptoms (HADA ≥ 8) and 18.1% reported high depressive symptoms (HADD ≥ 8). Comparing T1D partners group with HADA ≥ 8 and < 8, the first one was associated with CGM use (41.94% vs 19.51%; p = 0.03). Similarly, comparing T1D partners group with HADD ≥ 8 and < 8, the first one was associated with (1) longer duration of T1D of their spouses (28.6 ± 7.1 vs 22.4 ± 12.2; p = 0.02); (2) less years of school attendance of T1D partners (9.3 ± 3.2 vs 12.3 ± 3.8; p = 0.02), and (3) higher number of hypoglycemic episodes requiring other person's intervention (6.3 ± 8.9 vs 2.4 ± 4.7; p = 0.009). Seventy-six percent of partners who helped personally in their spouses' hypoglycemia recovery had HADD ≥ 8 vs 44.7% with HADD < 8 (p = 0.03). Likewise, 84.6% vs 54.2% of partners in which their spouses have T1D chronic complications had HADD ≥ 8 and < 8, respectively (p = 0.04). CONCLUSION This study showed a high frequency of relevant anxiety and depressive symptoms in this T1D partner population. Several issues related to T1D of their spouses were associated with these symptoms. These results emphasize the need to incorporate the psychological and psychiatric aspects into T1D partners' education and care.
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- E Buin
- 1Internal Medicine Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 2Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 2Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Hawkes CP, Willi SM, Murphy KM. A structured 1-year education program for children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes improves early glycemic control. Pediatr Diabetes 2019; 20:460-467. [PMID: 30932293 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) brings significant medical, psychosocial, and educational challenges for the child, family, and medical team. We developed a structured certified diabetes educator (CDE) led program spanning the year after diagnosis with the goal of supporting families as their understanding of this chronic disease and its management evolves. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the effect of this program upon hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and how this effect is mitigated by socioeconomic status (SES). METHODS Patients enrolled in the type 1 year 1 (T1Y1) program were assigned a CDE who provided intensive coaching, tailored to family lifestyle, and readiness to assume independence. We identified all patients diagnosed with T1D in the 2 years before (controls) and after (T1Y1 group) the start of the T1Y1 program on January 7, 2014. RESULTS There were 675 patients diagnosed with T1D between July 2012 and June 2016 (284 controls, 391 T1Y1). HbA1c was significantly lower in the T1Y1 group at 6 (6.7% vs. 7.1%, P < 0.001), 12 (7.3% vs. 7.8%, P < 0.001) and 18 (7.6% vs. 7.9%, P = 0.01) months, but not 24 (7.8% vs. 8%, P = 0.14) months after diagnosis. This effect was not observed in patients with lower SES. CONCLUSION Additional structured education and support in the year after diagnosis can improve short-term outcomes in children with T1D, but this effect may not persist after discontinuing intensive coaching. Families of lower SES did not benefit from this approach.
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- Colin P Hawkes
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Rossiter RC, Cooper JL, Marjei SI, Brownie S. Case-Based Insights: Arab Muslim Mothers' Experiences of Managing a Child Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. SAGE Open Nurs 2019; 5:2377960819870979. [PMID: 33415251 PMCID: PMC7774390 DOI: 10.1177/2377960819870979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Mothers frequently fulfill the role of primary caregiver for children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). A T1DM diagnosis has a significant impact on the child and the wider family unit. The objective is to develop understanding of mothers' experiences caring for children diagnosed with T1DM in the cultural context of the Middle East to facilitate enhanced health service provision and support. This study used a qualitative design. Data were collected in individual semistructured interviews. Participants were mothers of Arabic descent and Muslim belief who had a child diagnosed with T1DM within the last 12 months. All mothers were registered at the health service where this research was conducted and resident in the United Arab Emirates at the time of this study. COREQ guidelines informed reporting of the research and findings. Participating mothers described initial reactions of shock and disbelief, followed by transition to near ordinary and near normal (85% normal) family functioning. Family, culture, and faith emerged as critical supports in the whirlwind daily challenge of balancing the multiple demands and competing needs of the newly diagnosed child and the broader family. This study is the first of its kind from countries comprising the Gulf Cooperation Council. The findings provide insight into the challenges and support needs of mothers caring for children newly diagnosed with T1DM in an Arab Muslim context. The findings also provide a basis for enhancing health service support and suggest themes to inform further research.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
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Noser AE, Dai H, Marker AM, Raymond JK, Majidi S, Clements MA, Stanek KR, Patton SR. Parental depression and diabetes-specific distress after the onset of type 1 diabetes in children. Health Psychol 2018; 38:103-112. [PMID: 30570283 DOI: 10.1037/hea0000699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine trajectories of two types of type 1 diabetes (T1D) specific distress (i.e., daily T1D management and worries about the future and long-term complications) and the moderating role of parental depression in parents of children newly diagnosed with T1D. METHOD A total of 126 families of 5- to 9-year-olds with new-onset T1D enrolled in the study. One-hundred twenty-five families completed study measures at baseline, 102 at 6-month follow-up, and 89 at 12-month follow-up. Parents completed measures of depression and T1D-specific distress concerning daily T1D management and worries about the future and long-term complications at baseline and at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. We used multilevel modeling to examine 12-month trajectories of daily and long-term T1D-specific distress and to examine if parental depression modified these trajectories. RESULTS Results showed a significant reduction in daily T1D-specific distress from baseline to 6-month follow-up and maintenance of daily T1D-specific distress from 6- to 12-month follow-up. The significant interaction of baseline parental depression and time indicated that parents with depressive symptoms had a smaller reduction in daily T1D-specific distress from baseline to 6-month follow-up compared to parents without depressive symptoms. Findings for long-term T1D-specific distress indicated that parents with depressive symptoms reported higher distress across all assessment points, with peak long-term T1D-specific distress for parents with depressive symptoms occurring at 6-month follow-up. CONCLUSION Many parents experienced significant T1D-specific distress for a period of time following their child's initial diagnosis and this distress appears to be exacerbated by parental depressive symptoms. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Amy E Noser
- Clinical Child Psychology Program, University of Kansas
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- Health Services and Outcomes Research, Children's Mercy-Kansas City
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- The Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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- Division of Endocrinology, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine
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- Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center
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- Division of Endocrinology, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine
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- Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center, and Children's Mercy-Kansas City
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Iversen HH, Helland Y, Bjertnaes O, Skrivarhaug T. Parent experiences of diabetes care questionnaire (PEQ-DC): reliability and validity following a national survey in Norway. BMC Health Serv Res 2018; 18:774. [PMID: 30314486 PMCID: PMC6186125 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3591-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient experiences are acknowledged as an important aspect of health care quality but no validated instruments have been identified for the measurement of either parent or patient experiences with outpatient paediatric diabetes care. The aim of the current study was to assess the psychometric properties of a new instrument developed to measure parent experiences of paediatric diabetes care at hospital outpatient departments in Norway. METHODS The development of the questionnaire was based on a literature review of existing questionnaires, qualitative interviews with both parents and children/adolescents, expert-group consultations, pretesting of the questionnaire and a pilot study. The national pilot study included parents of 2606 children/adolescents aged 0-17 years with Type 1 Diabetes registered in The Norwegian Childhood Diabetes Registry, a nationwide, population-based registry. Levels of missing data, ceiling effects, factor structure, internal consistency, item discriminant validity and construct validity were assessed. RESULTS A total of 2606 patients were included in the survey, but 80 were excluded due to incorrect addresses. 1399 (55%) parents responded to the questionnaire. Low levels of missing or "not applicable" responses were found for 31 of the 35 items (< 10%), and 27 of 35 items were below the ceiling-effect criterion. Psychometric testing and theoretical considerations identified six scales: Consultation (six items), organisation (five items), equipment (three items), nurse contact (four items), doctor contact (four items) and outcome (five items). All six scales met the 0.7 criterion for Cronbach's alpha (range: 0.71-0.90). As expected, each item had a higher correlation with its hypothesised scale than with any of the other five scales. The construct validity of the Parent Experiences of Diabetes Care Questionnaire (PEQ-DC) was supported by 17 out of 18 associations with variables expected to be related to parent experiences. CONCLUSION The psychometric testing of the PEQ-DC showed good evidence for data quality, internal consistency and construct validity. The instrument includes important aspects of diabetes care at paediatric outpatient departments from the perspective of the parent. The content validity of the PEQ-DC was secured by a rigorous development process, and the instrument was tested following a national survey in Norway, securing generalisability across Norway.
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- Norwegian Directorate of Health, PO Box 7000, N-0130 Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, PO Box 4404, Nydalen, N-0403 Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, The Norwegian Childhood Diabetes Registry, Oslo University Hospital, PO Box 4956, Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, N-0318 Oslo, Norway
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Stefanowicz A, Stefanowicz J. The Role of a School Nurse in the Care of a Child with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 - The Perspectives of Patients and their Parents: Literature Review. Zdr Varst 2018; 57:166-174. [PMID: 29983783 PMCID: PMC6032180 DOI: 10.2478/sjph-2018-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this literature review was to explore the views of parents and children with type 1 diabetes mellitus regarding having a school nurse. METHODS Six databases were selected for the analysis. The research strategy was based on the PICO model. The research participants were children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and/or their parents. RESULTS The present review of research papers includes 12 publications. The majority of works deal with the perspectives of children with type 1 diabetes and their parents on various aspects related to the role of a school nurse in the care of a child with type 1 diabetes:the presence of a school nurse;the role of a school nurse in the prevention and treatment of hypoglycaemia, in performing the measurements of blood glucose, and in insulin therapy;the role of a nurse in improving metabolic control of children with type 1 diabetes;a nurse as an educator for children with type 1 diabetes, classmates, teachers, teacher's assistants, principals, administrators, cafeteria workers, coaches, gym teachers, bus drivers, and school office staff;a nurse as an organiser of the care for children with type 1 diabetes. CONCLUSIONS According to parents and children with type 1 diabetes mellitus, various forms of school nurse support (i.e., checking blood glucose, giving insulin, giving glucagon, treating low and high blood glucose levels, carbohydrate counting) are consistently effective and should have an impact on the condition, improvement of metabolic control, school activity and safety at school.
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- Anna Stefanowicz
- Medical University of Gdansk, Faculty of Health Sciences with Subfaculty of Nursing and Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Subfaculty of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Department of General Nursing, Pediatric Nursing Workshop, Debinki 7, 80-211Gdansk, Poland
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- Medical University of Gdansk, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Haemathology & Oncology, Debinki 7, 80-211Gdansk, Poland
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Lendahls L, Edvardsson I. The Health and Well-Being among Children with Diabetes and Low HbA1c—A Qualitative Study in Sweden. Health (London) 2018. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2018.105044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Khandan M, Abazari F, Tirgari B, Cheraghi MA. Lived Experiences of Mothers with Diabetic Children from the Transfer of Caring Role. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY BASED NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2018; 6:76-88. [PMID: 29344538 PMCID: PMC5747575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Following the confirmed type 1 diabetes in children and their discharge from the hospital, the care responsibilities are transferred from nurses to mothers. These mothers are faced with many challenges to play this caring role. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of the diabetic children's mothers from the transfer of caring role. METHODS In 2016, semi-structured interviews with Eleven Iranian mothers of children (aged≤14 year) with type 1 diabetes were conducted. Data were analyzed using Colizzi's phenomenological method. RESULTS The following themes emerged in this study: 'Facing the care management challenges,' 'care in the shadow of concern', and 'hard life in the impasse of diabetes'. CONCLUSION The mothers of children with type 1 diabetes, who undertake the caring role that has been transferred to them by healthcare providers, are faced with many challenges. They feel a lot of concerns and experience a hard life. Thus, understanding the experiences of these mothers by the health professionals, to improve the quality of care, is necessary.
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- Maryam Khandan
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran;
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran;
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran;
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Barnard K, James J, Kerr D, Adolfsson P, Runion A, Serbedzija G. Impact of Chronic Sleep Disturbance for People Living With T1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2016; 10:762-7. [PMID: 26630914 PMCID: PMC5038531 DOI: 10.1177/1932296815619181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIM The aim was to explore personal experiences and to determine the impact of impaired sleep on well-being and diabetes-related activities/decision making among a cohort of people living with T1D. METHOD Adults with T1D over the age of 18 and parents/carers of children with T1D were invited to complete an online questionnaire about their quality and quantity of sleep. Questions included impact of sleep on diabetes-related decision making, effective calculation of bolus doses, important aspects of psychosocial functioning, and frequency of waking. Diasend download data were used to objectively determine frequency of nocturnal blood glucose testing in children. RESULTS A total of 258 parent/carer participants (n = 221 female, 85.6%) and 192 adults with T1D (n = 145, 75.5% female, age range 19 to 89 years) took part. In all, 239 parents/carers and 160 adults believed waking in the night has an impact on their usual daily functioning. Of these, 236 parents/carers and 151 (64%) adults reported the impact as negative. Chronic sleep interruption was associated with detrimental impact on mood, work, family relationships, ability to exercise regularly, ability to eat healthily, and happiness. CONCLUSION Chronic sleep interruption is highly prevalent in adults with T1D and parents/carers of children with T1D with negative effects on daily functioning and well-being. Appropriate interventions are required to alleviate this burden of T1D, address modifiable risk factors for nocturnal hypoglycemia, and reduce the (perceived) need for nocturnal waking.
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- Katharine Barnard
- Faculty of Health & Social Science, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK
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- Faculty of Health & Social Science, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK
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- William Sansum Diabetes Center, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Hospital of Halland, Kungsbacka, Sweden
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- Unitio Inc and T1 Diabetes Exchange, Boston, MA, USA
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Tierney S, Blackhurst M, Scahill R, Callery P. Loss and rebuilding: A qualitative study of late diagnosis of cleft palate. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2015; 20:280-9. [PMID: 26149202 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2014] [Revised: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore the experiences of parents whose child received a late diagnosis of cleft palate (>24 hr after birth). DESIGN AND METHODS Parents of 17 children and three nurses specialised in cleft care (specialist nurses) took part in a qualitative, semi-structured interview. Framework analysis was applied to data. RESULTS Loss and rebuilding was an overarching concept-from the crescendo leading up to the bombshell of diagnosis, followed by the aftermath of dealing with the child's long-term condition. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Specialist nurses can help parents to trust healthcare professionals and to feel confident in their ability to nurture by listening, informing, and supporting.
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- Stephanie Tierney
- Royal College of Nursing Research Institute, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Barnard KD, Oliver N, Adolfsson P, Aldred C, Kerr D. Is iatrogenic sleep disturbance worth the effort in Type 1 diabetes? Diabet Med 2015; 32:984-6. [PMID: 25644585 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- K D Barnard
- HDH, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton
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- Imperial College London, London, UK
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- University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- HDH, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton
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- William Sansum Diabetes Center, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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Boogerd EA, Maas-van Schaaijk NM, Noordam C, Marks HJG, Verhaak CM. Parents' experiences, needs, and preferences in pediatric diabetes care: Suggestions for improvement of care and the possible role of the Internet. A qualitative study. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2015; 20:218-29. [PMID: 26076888 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2014] [Revised: 02/28/2015] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the needs and preferences of parents of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) concerning pediatric diabetes care and use of Internet in care. DESIGN AND METHODS Parents of 34 children, aged 2-12, with T1D participated in seven focus group interviews. RESULTS Analysis revealed provision of tailored care, disease information, peer support, and accessibility of healthcare professionals as major needs in parents. Internet could be used to satisfy these needs. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS According to parents, diabetes teams should focus on the impact of the disease, parents' experience, and the child's development, and provide online professional and peer support.
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- Emiel A Boogerd
- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.,Children's Diabetes Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Rankin D, Harden J, Noyes K, Waugh N, Barnard K, Lawton J. Parents' experiences of managing their child's diabetes using an insulin pump: a qualitative study. Diabet Med 2015; 32:627-34. [PMID: 25581347 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion delivered via a pump is increasingly recommended for younger children with Type 1 diabetes. Our aims were: to understand the impact on parents who care for young children using insulin pumps; to help interpret psychological outcomes reported in quantitative research; and to inform provision of support to future parents. METHODS We conducted in-depth interviews with 19 parents of children (aged ≤ 12 years) with Type 1 diabetes who used an insulin pump. Data were analysed thematically. RESULTS Parents reported multiple benefits from using insulin pumps, including: no longer having to administer painful injections; fewer restrictions on the frequency, timing and carbohydrate contents of snacks and meals; and improvements in family life and their child's glycaemic control. Parents liked and felt less anxious about using bolus calculators to determine insulin doses; however, parents also described undertaking additional and unanticipated work to manage their child's diabetes using a pump. This included performing more blood glucose tests to calculate insulin doses for snacks and to address their concerns that the pump increased their child's risk of hypoglycaemia. Some parents reported doing additional blood glucose checks because they could adjust pump settings to better manage hypo- and hyperglycaemia. CONCLUSIONS Parents liked and perceived benefits for their child and themselves from using an insulin pump; however, parents would benefit from being made aware of the additional work involved in using a pump and also from education and support to address concerns about hypoglycaemia. Better measures to evaluate parents' experiences are also recommended.
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- D Rankin
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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