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SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO DIABETES-RELATED STRESS, CONFLICT, AND METABOLIC CONTROL
| Title: | SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO DIABETES-RELATED STRESS, CONFLICT, AND METABOLIC CONTROL. |
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| Name(s): |
Foarde, Samuel, Author LaManna, Jacqueline, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2013 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | The purpose of this integrated review of the literature was to explore the effects of social support on diabetes-related stress, conflict, and metabolic control in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Social support was examined in four subgroups: adolescents with T1DM, family caregivers, peers, and teachers. Relevant findings in the literature revealed a significant deficiency of research devoted to adolescent males with diabetes as well as fathers as primary and secondary caregivers. Studies highlighted the importance of fostering autonomy and positive self-image in adolescents with T1DM and described effective interventions to improve diabetes-related stress, reduce disease-related conflict, and improve metabolic control. Findings suggested that nurses caring for adolescents with T1DM and their families should foster positive, open communication, while identifying barriers to problem solving, coping, stress, and optimal glycemic control. Interventions that educate caregivers and peers on how to better communicate and provide support are critical in fostering positive psychological and physiological outcomes in the adolescent with T1DM. The findings of this study may provide guidance in the way that nurses assess, identify, and counsel adolescents with TIDM regarding their disease management and access to support systems. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004324 (IID), ucf:45057 (fedora) | |
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2013-05-01 B.S.N. Nursing, College of Nursing Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
social support type 1 juvenile diabetes mellitus adolescents teens teenagers caregivers parents father mother peers friends teachers stress conflict metabolic control HbA1c nursing research group intervention |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004324 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
