Mary Anne Nurmi1, Kerstin Stieber-Roger1. 1. The Department of Family Social Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Nurmi, MSc, Dr Roger)
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to explore a parent's sense of meaning in relation to the parenting of a child with type 1 diabetes. METHODS: A qualitative collective case study design was used and 10 interviews conducted with parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Recruitment took place through the Winnipeg Diabetes Education and Resource for Children and Adolescents and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Categories were identified using qualitative content analysis. FINDINGS: Two major categories identified include being like everyone else and protecting the children. IMPLICATIONS: Findings indicate that there is a need for greater diabetes education in schools. Diabetes educators can play a more proactive role in leading school based discussions with children, parents, and school staff.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to explore a parent's sense of meaning in relation to the parenting of a child with type 1 diabetes. METHODS: A qualitative collective case study design was used and 10 interviews conducted with parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Recruitment took place through the Winnipeg Diabetes Education and Resource for Children and Adolescents and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Categories were identified using qualitative content analysis. FINDINGS: Two major categories identified include being like everyone else and protecting the children. IMPLICATIONS: Findings indicate that there is a need for greater diabetes education in schools. Diabetes educators can play a more proactive role in leading school based discussions with children, parents, and school staff.
Authors: Emiel Boogerd; Nienke M Maas-Van Schaaijk; Theo C Sas; Agnes Clement-de Boers; Mischa Smallenbroek; Roos Nuboer; Cees Noordam; Chris M Verhaak Journal: J Med Internet Res Date: 2017-08-22 Impact factor: 5.428