Diabetes care provider perceptions on family challenges of pediatric type 1 diabetes

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2017 Jul:129:203-205. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2017.05.006. Epub 2017 May 16.

Abstract

Pediatric healthcare providers' perspectives on barriers to diabetes self-management among youth with type 1 diabetes and strategies to overcome them were explored qualitatively. Family conflict about diabetes care was viewed as a common problem, addressable by behavioral interventions to improve communication and promote family teamwork in diabetes management responsibilities.

Keywords: Communication; Family conflict; Healthcare provider; Pediatrics; Qualitative research; Type 1 diabetes.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Child
  • Communication
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / therapy*
  • Female
  • Health Personnel / standards*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Perception
  • Qualitative Research