Diabetes Toolkit Implementation to Ease Parental Stress
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Authors
Ogrodowczyk, Kerry
Issue Date
2025-04
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
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Description/Abstract
Background: Diabetes affects millions of Americans, with a significant number of cases diagnosed in children and adolescents. High parental stress following the diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in children can undermine diabetes management, leading to health complications and increased healthcare costs. Effective interventions are needed to support parents, ease stress, and ensure disease management. Purpose: This project aimed to implement an educational toolkit to support parents of newly diagnosed T1DM children by enhancing parental knowledge and coping strategies. Method: In collaboration with the Children with Diabetes organization, the educational toolkit was distributed to parents of children diagnosed with T1DM within the past year via the organization’s website and newsletter. The toolkit provided a guide for parents on TIDM management, stress reduction strategies, and healthcare system navigation.
Results: The toolkit's effectiveness was evaluated through parental feedback and its impact on diabetes management practices was assessed via follow-up surveys and interviews. Conclusion: This project highlighted the potential for targeted educational interventions to support parents of children with newly diagnosed T1DM, enhancing disease management and reducing healthcare costs.