The prevalence of depression in parents of children with type 1 diabetes is relatively high, with half of the children having a parent with signs of depression. The article emphasizes the importance of routine assessment of parental depression and the need for more research on fathers. I...
Families of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) have reported to benefit from social, emotional, and informational support from other families
Forty-seven parents of children with diabetes in our clinic were surveyed. The second questionnaire was mailed to 222 randomly selected schools in our area inquiring about the in-school support available to children with diabetes and the types of educational materials that would be useful for ...
CONCLUSIONS: Children with recurrent DKA may be at greater risk of associated psychopathology than diabetic controls with no such history. DKA children's reports of noncompliance may be more sensitive than their parents' reports, and their families may lack warm, caring parent-child relationships. ...
Additionally, on November 23rd, the medical college observed Diabetes Day as an initiative by the Pediatric Endocrinology Team from the Department of Pediatrics. The day saw the inauguration of a “Parent Support Group” for parents of children with Type...
Objective: To assess problems faced by children with type 1 narcolepsy (NT1) at school and obtain insight into potential interventions for these problems. Methods: We recruited children and adolescents with NT1 from three Dutch sleep-wake centers. Children, parents, and teachers completed questionnaire...
For many, including military veterans and their families, support between individuals with shared lived experiences, or peer support, has long been utilized as a way to support each other through many different challenges. Building on other reviews and guided by the seven domains of well-being in...
Every person’s reasons for avoiding rehab are different. However, families can encourage their loved ones to seek help. For example, children can convince parents to go to rehab by explaining how drug use has affected their lives. Other loved ones can point out financial problems or legal ...
One of the most common chronic conditions of childhood, the prevalence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in young children is increasing. Early childhood development complicates optimal T1D management and glycemic outcomes. Parents are at risk for elevated psychological distress, especially immediately following...
In conclusion, there is a need to develop interven- tions tailored to the needs of parents of adolescents with chronic illness, to support and prepare them for their child's transfer to adult care. Thus, the aim of this paper was to describe the development, through participatory design (...