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Diabetes education in hospitalized children: developmental and situational concerns

Barb Schreiner1

  • 1Department of Nursing, Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA. barb.schreiner@sbcglobal.net

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|February 16, 2013
PubMed

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Pediatric intensive care nurses can support families of children newly diagnosed with diabetes. Critical care nurses play a vital role in educating families and aiding their adaptation during a child's metabolic stabilization.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric critical care nursing
  • Pediatric diabetes management
  • Family-centered care

Background:

  • Children diagnosed with diabetes often require intensive care for metabolic stabilization.
  • Limited time during pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission hinders comprehensive education and family support.
  • The diagnosis of diabetes profoundly impacts the child and their family.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the educational and support needs of children newly diagnosed with diabetes and those with recurrent admissions.
  • To highlight the critical role of pediatric intensive care nurses in family adaptation and recovery.
  • To present a model of essential survival topics for newly diagnosed children with diabetes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on pediatric diabetes education and family support in critical care settings.
  • Exploration of the critical care nurse's role in family adaptation.
  • Development of a survival topics model for pediatric diabetes care.

Main Results:

  • Critical care nurses can initiate family adaptation and recovery processes during PICU stays.
  • Addressing educational and support needs is crucial for both newly diagnosed and repeatedly admitted children.
  • A structured approach to survival topics can empower families.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric intensive care nurses are pivotal in supporting families of children with diabetes.
  • Early intervention by nurses can facilitate family adaptation to a new normal.
  • Effective education and support models are essential for managing pediatric diabetes.

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