Author:
DeCosta Patricia,Grabowski Dan,Jespersen Louise Norman,Skinner Timothy C.
Abstract
IntroductionLittle is known about the psychosocial experiences and care needs of young children under the age of 7 years who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. To address this knowledge gap, we examine children’s psychosocial care needs through the lens of child-centred care and the framework of Zone of Proximal Development.ObjectivesTo explore current care practices for young children with diabetes and identify aspects of child-centred care already successfully integrated into current practice.MethodIndividual face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Healthcare Professionals, representing 11 of 17 paediatric diabetes clinics in Denmark.ResultsOur data provided valuable insights into existing child-centred practices. Our analysis identified practices covering four main themes: 1. Accommodating immediate emotional needs, 2. Putting children before diabetes, 3. Encouraging meaningful participation, 4. Playful communication.DiscussionHealthcare Professionals provided child-centred care, largely through play-based approaches that make diabetes care meaningful and relevant. Such practices provide the scaffolding necessary to enable young children to gradually engage, comprehend and participate in their own care.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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3 articles.
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