Reducing episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis within a youth population: a focus group study with patients and families

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Roger ChafeLeigh Anne Newhook

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality for youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This article reports qualitative data from focus groups with youth and parents of youth with T1DM on the barriers that they identify to DKA prevention and resources that may aid youth better manage their diabetes. Four focus groups were held in three communities, two rural and one urban, in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) with adolescents and parents of youth with diabetes. Open-ended questions focused on knowledge of DKA, diabetes education, personal experiences with DKA, barriers to diabetes self-management, situations which put them at risk for DKA and resources that could be developed to aid youth in preventing DKA. There were 19 participants (14 parents and 5 youth). Participants identified factors which increased their risk of DKA as difficulty in distinguishing cases of DKA from other illnesses; variations in diabetes education received; information overload about their condition; the long period from initial diagnosis, when most education about the condition was received; and stress regarding situations where youth are not in the direct care of their parents. Participant...Continue Reading

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Apr 21, 2020·Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice·Sarah WilliamsRoger Chafe
May 22, 2021·Canadian Journal of Diabetes·Georgia DarmonkowLeigh Anne Allwood Newhook

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