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- Title
The Psychosocial Impact of Diabetes in Adolescents: A Review.
- Authors
Ashraff, Suhel; Siddiqui, Muhammad A.; Carline, Thomas E.
- Abstract
Type 1 Diabetes mellitus is known to have a major psychological impact on adolescents. Different types of therapies have been developed to support the patient as well as their families to deal with this impact. These include Behavioral Family Systems Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. However, studies conducted recently, though few in numbers have shown a direct relationship between general psychological functioning and metabolic control. Self-management of diabetes and its complication therefore, is an integral part of these program. This review looks into the various studies carried out that decide the best approach towards addressing the psychological aspect of type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
- Subjects
TYPE 1 diabetes; ADAPTABILITY (Personality); DIABETES; METABOLIC regulation; QUALITY of life; AFFINITY groups; SOCIAL support; FAMILY attitudes; ADOLESCENCE; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Oman Medical Journal, 2013, Vol 28, Issue 3, p159
- ISSN
1999-768X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5001/omj.2013.46