Ellen
12-29-2009, 06:22 PM
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Redefining Relationships and Identity in Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
December - 28 - 2009
In a Swedish study of young people with type 1 diabetes who are transitioning to adult life, parents were viewed as providing the most reliable support compared to partners, siblings and others. Also, young people living with diabetes can receive emotional, social and diabetes-related support online from chat friends. The move to adult diabetes care was a relational and reflexive process, with the young adults becoming more aware of their own strengths, weaknesses, and reactions that contribute to how they view themselves. The impact of contemporary interactions on the development of self needs to be studied further. Nurses are well-positioned to develop knowledge and modify clinical programs that promote diabetes management and care by focusing on supporting relationships and interactions.
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Journal of Advanced Nursing (01/10) Vol. 66, No. 1, P. 128; Sparud-Lundin, Carina; Ohrn, Ingbritt; Danielson, Ella (http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/123208836/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0)
Redefining Relationships and Identity in Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
December - 28 - 2009
In a Swedish study of young people with type 1 diabetes who are transitioning to adult life, parents were viewed as providing the most reliable support compared to partners, siblings and others. Also, young people living with diabetes can receive emotional, social and diabetes-related support online from chat friends. The move to adult diabetes care was a relational and reflexive process, with the young adults becoming more aware of their own strengths, weaknesses, and reactions that contribute to how they view themselves. The impact of contemporary interactions on the development of self needs to be studied further. Nurses are well-positioned to develop knowledge and modify clinical programs that promote diabetes management and care by focusing on supporting relationships and interactions.
(c)Copyright 2009 Information, Inc. (http://www.infoinc.com/copyright.html)
Journal of Advanced Nursing (01/10) Vol. 66, No. 1, P. 128; Sparud-Lundin, Carina; Ohrn, Ingbritt; Danielson, Ella (http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/123208836/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0)