Chien SC, Larson E, Nakamura N, Lin SJ. Self-care problems of adolescents with type 1 diabetes in southern Taiwan.
J Pediatr Nurs 2007;
22:404-9. [PMID:
17889734 DOI:
10.1016/j.pedn.2006.05.011]
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore problems encountered in self-care of adolescents with type 1 diabetes (type 1 + insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) from a patient-oriented perspective in Taiwan. Thirteen girls and six boys were recruited for participation. An open-ended, in-depth interview method was used for data collection. Findings revealed that 26.3% to 42.1% of the subjects' self-care activities were administered by parents, 36.8% did not use any meal plan, 10% could not manage their hypoglycemia well, and 36.8% had difficulties following prescribed regimens and tried alternative therapies such as herbal medicines or nutrient supplements. Results indicate the importance of parents encouraging their children to take on self-care responsibilities. Professional staffs also need to help modify contents and schedules of regimens for each adolescent patient.
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