Improving School Experiences for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
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| Title: | Improving School Experiences for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kise, Saori S., Hopkins, Amanda, Burke, Sandra |
| Source: | Journal of School Health. May 2017 87(5):363-375. |
| Availability: | Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses Reports - Research-practitioner Partnerships |
| Descriptors: | Diabetes, Metabolism, Adolescents, Educational Environment, Literature Reviews, Parent Attitudes, Student Attitudes, School Nurses, Teacher Competencies, Knowledge Level, Access to Health Care, Self Management, Access to Information, Nutrition, Dining Facilities, Parent School Relationship |
| DOI: | 10.1111/josh.12507 |
| ISSN: | 0022-4391 |
| Abstract: | Background: Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is one of the most common metabolic diseases in children worldwide and the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is growing. T1D is complicated to manage and adolescents with diabetes face unique, age-specific challenges. The purpose of this article is to discuss ways in which schools can create a positive environment and improve the experiences and outcomes for adolescents with T1D. Methods: The Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and PubMed databases were searched and yielded a total of 27 articles that were used in this integrative literature review. Results: Common concerns identified by students with T1D and their parents included a lack of full-time school nurses, lack of teacher knowledge of diabetes, lack of access to diabetes tools, lack of freedom to perform diabetes self-care, lack of nutritional information in cafeterias, and lack of communication between parents and school personnel. Students who are unable to attend school on a daily basis may not be able to achieve their academic potential. Conclusions: Implications for school health including specifics for school nurses, teachers, students, and school environment were identified. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1136418 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is one of the most common metabolic diseases in children worldwide and the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is growing. T1D is complicated to manage and adolescents with diabetes face unique, age-specific challenges. The purpose of this article is to discuss ways in which schools can create a positive environment and improve the experiences and outcomes for adolescents with T1D. Methods: The Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and PubMed databases were searched and yielded a total of 27 articles that were used in this integrative literature review. Results: Common concerns identified by students with T1D and their parents included a lack of full-time school nurses, lack of teacher knowledge of diabetes, lack of access to diabetes tools, lack of freedom to perform diabetes self-care, lack of nutritional information in cafeterias, and lack of communication between parents and school personnel. Students who are unable to attend school on a daily basis may not be able to achieve their academic potential. Conclusions: Implications for school health including specifics for school nurses, teachers, students, and school environment were identified. |
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| ISSN: | 0022-4391 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/josh.12507 |
