Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 21, 2026
05:48
The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
Published on: June 12, 2020
Brief report: normative data on a structured interview for diabetes adherence in childhood
Adam B Lewin1, Eric A Storch, Laura B Williams
1University of South Florida School of Medicine, Rothman Center for Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA. alewin@mednet.ucla.edu
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|July 11, 2009
Summary
This study provides normative data for the Diabetes Self-Management Profile (DSMP) in youth with type 1 diabetes. Findings indicate lower adherence scores among older adolescents compared to younger children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Behavioral Medicine
- Diabetes Management
Background:
- The Diabetes Self-Management Profile (DSMP) is widely used to assess type 1 diabetes treatment adherence.
- Normative data for the DSMP, crucial for clinical interpretation, have been lacking.
- Accurate adherence assessment is vital for optimizing type 1 diabetes management in youth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish normative data for the DSMP, stratified by age and gender.
- To provide a benchmark for evaluating adherence in pediatric type 1 diabetes populations.
- To facilitate clinical and research applications of the DSMP.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 444 parents and 275 youth diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
- The Diabetes Self-Management Profile (DSMP) was administered by trained clinicians.
- Data were collected for overall adherence and specific subscales (e.g., glucose monitoring, diet, exercise).
Main Results:
- Means and standard deviations for DSMP adherence scores are presented for the total sample, by gender, and by age groups.
- Normative data are provided for both child and parent ratings of adherence.
- Older adolescents reported lower adherence compared to preadolescent youth.
Conclusions:
- This study addresses the critical need for normative data in pediatric diabetes adherence research.
- The presented DSMP data offer valuable reference points for clinical assessment and research.
- These findings highlight age-related differences in self-management adherence among youth with type 1 diabetes.
Related Concept Videos
01:12Type I Diabetes I: Introduction
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin resulting from the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells. Although it can occur at any age, it is most commonly diagnosed in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood. The loss of insulin production impairs cellular glucose uptake, resulting in persistent hyperglycemia and necessitating lifelong insulin therapy.Autoimmune Destruction of β-CellsThe hallmark of type 1 diabetes is an...
01:25Type II Diabetes Mellitus III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus develops gradually and is often asymptomatic in early stages.Clinical ManifestationsWhen symptoms appear, they include fatigue, blurred vision, pruritus, delayed wound healing, and recurrent infections, particularly candidal infections. Peripheral neuropathy may present as numbness or tingling in the extremities. Classic hyperglycemia symptoms—polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia—are less common. Most patients are overweight and frequently have associated hypertension...
01:24Data Reporting and Recording
Reporting and recording are crucial in data documentation. The timely, thorough, and accurate documentation of facts is essential when recording patient data. Failure to record findings during an assessment or interpretation of a problem will result in loss of information and make the patient document unreliable. The reader is left with general impressions if the information is not specific. A recording is documenting data of the individual's health information in a traceable, secure, and...
01:14SBAR II: Application of SBAR
SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
01:26Type II Diabetes I: Introduction
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance, in which target tissues such as the liver, muscle, and adipose tissue respond poorly to insulin. It is also associated with inadequate compensatory insulin secretion, where pancreatic β-cells fail to produce sufficient insulin. Together, these abnormalities lead to persistent hyperglycemia.EtiologyT2DM develops through a complex interaction of genetic predisposition and environmental or...
01:22Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production, insulin resistance, or both. The condition affects millions worldwide and can significantly impact their health and quality of life.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and individuals with...
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and individuals with...