Nursing interventions for the management of a child with type 1 diabetes
Kamori, Julia; Boateng, Jennifer (2025)
2025
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ABSTRACT
Over the years, there has been a growing movement to offer home-based care for children and adolescents with abnormalities in relation to medical care.
Despite their reliance on medical technology for survival, children with chronic medical conditions used to require prolonged hospital stays in acute and long- term care facilities. In recent times, a great number of resources have evolved and has made it easy and reliable to send children with Type 1 diabetes home for continuity of care.
Diabetes Type 1 predisposes the individual to complex medical conditions that requires providing quality nursing care to promote health. The management of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children in the comfort of their homes varies from one child to the other and requires many aspects of nursing care to address both the physical and psychological needs of the child and the family. This thesis examines the key nursing care intervention and strategies that can assist in effective management of Type diabetes in children at home. These strategies include observations such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, dietary planning, and family support. Taking into consideration the importance of involving families in the care plan of children with Type 1 diabetes.
The results show that while technological advancements like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGMs) greatly enhance glycemic control, they also come with a drawback including expense and training requirement.
Psychological therapies have also been shown to decrease stress and anxiety in families, which helps to promote treatment adherence and resilience. These findings are consistent with previous studies that shows the critical duties that cutting-edge technologies and family interaction plays in controlling Type 1 diabetes.
Future research should explore strategies for integrating affordable technology and culturally sensitive care practices. This work contributes to the broader literature by offering actionable insight into home-based diabetes care, reinforcing the critical role of nursing in bridging care gaps for children with T1D.
Over the years, there has been a growing movement to offer home-based care for children and adolescents with abnormalities in relation to medical care.
Despite their reliance on medical technology for survival, children with chronic medical conditions used to require prolonged hospital stays in acute and long- term care facilities. In recent times, a great number of resources have evolved and has made it easy and reliable to send children with Type 1 diabetes home for continuity of care.
Diabetes Type 1 predisposes the individual to complex medical conditions that requires providing quality nursing care to promote health. The management of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children in the comfort of their homes varies from one child to the other and requires many aspects of nursing care to address both the physical and psychological needs of the child and the family. This thesis examines the key nursing care intervention and strategies that can assist in effective management of Type diabetes in children at home. These strategies include observations such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, dietary planning, and family support. Taking into consideration the importance of involving families in the care plan of children with Type 1 diabetes.
The results show that while technological advancements like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGMs) greatly enhance glycemic control, they also come with a drawback including expense and training requirement.
Psychological therapies have also been shown to decrease stress and anxiety in families, which helps to promote treatment adherence and resilience. These findings are consistent with previous studies that shows the critical duties that cutting-edge technologies and family interaction plays in controlling Type 1 diabetes.
Future research should explore strategies for integrating affordable technology and culturally sensitive care practices. This work contributes to the broader literature by offering actionable insight into home-based diabetes care, reinforcing the critical role of nursing in bridging care gaps for children with T1D.