摘要:

This study examined several developmental and behavioral aspects of diabetes care in relationship to metabolic control in youngsters with diabetes These included the degree to which youngsters assumed responsibility for diabetes care, their adherence with the treatment regimen, and youngsters' and parents knowledge about diabetes Youngsters and their mothers completed a test of diabetes knowledge, mothers rated children's involvement in several aspects of diabetes care, and medical staff rated youngsters adherence with the diabetes regimen Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAI) levels indexed metabolic control Age differences were noted in that older children knew more about diabetes, assumed more responsibility for self-care, but were less adherent with certain aspects of the treatment regimen Preadolescents who assumed greater responsibility for glucose testing and measuring insulin were in poorer control than those whose families were more involved Moreover, among preadolescents, parents' knowledge of diabetes was related to metabolic control but children's knowledge was not In contrast, adolescents diabetes knowledge, but not their parents', was related to diabetes control After controlling for age, duration of diabetes, and level of adherence, it was found that youngsters who assumed more responsibility for charting glucose and eating on time were in poorer diabetic control These findings question the wisdom of encouraging youngsters' responsibility for selfcare without ensuring that diabetes management skills are implemented effectively. This study examined several developmental and behavioral aspects of diabetes care in relationship to metabolic control in youngsters with diabetes These included the degree to which youngsters assumed responsibility for diabetes care, their adherence with the treatment regimen, and youngsters' and parents knowledge about diabetes Youngsters and their mothers completed a test of diabetes knowledge, mothers rated children's...

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_1

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

This study examined the effect of a parent training program and its two components on the development of 48 graduates of neonatal intensive care units When the infants were 6 months of age, infants whose parents participated in either of the treatment groups that included the parent education class scored higher on the Bayley Mental Scale than the other groups of infants All treatment group parents were rated by the babies' physicians as providing better nutrition for their infants The developmental assessment component of the training program was not found to enhance infant mental development lmplications for intervention, program development, and research are presented.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_2

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

This study compared the adjustment of mothers and fathers who have a child with cystic fibrosis On most scales mothers, but not fathers, were found to have significantly poorer mental health than the general population Both mothers and fathers' perceptions of the stresses associated with rearing children with cystic fibrosos were related to their mental health Fathers mental health was also related to their wives' concerns about rearing children with cystic fibrosis The support of fathers appeared to protect mothers from the stress associated with cystic fibrosis, especially when fathers placed a high value on child-rearing activities.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_3

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

This study examined the psychosocial responses of school-age children to hospitalization The subjects were 50 children, between 8 and 12 years of age, who were unscheduled admissions The children's usual pre-hospital behavior was compared to their behavior during the first week following hospitalization and one month after dismissal Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to demonstrate that there was no change m the school-age children's behavior following hospitalization A moderate relauonship was found between the children's usual prehospital behavior and the number of previous hospitalizations Family function was related only to the childrens behavior one week after dismissal The childrens usual prehospital behavioral problems were related to their behavior at all three times No relationship was found between the length of hospitalization or the number of previous hospitalizations and their post hospital behavior.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_4

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

The development of autonomy is a major goal for individuals with a disabling condition This is particularly true in the transition from adolescence to adulthood The emphasis, in the past, has been upon independence from the assistance especially physical assistance, of others More recent developments in the fields of special education, adolescent development, and family systems suggest a need to redefine autonomy In the model offered here, autonomy is defined in terms of individuals' capacities to take responsibility for their own behavior to make decisions regarding their own lives, and to maintain supportive social relationships The development of autonomy is viewed as being dependent upon development of an internal locus of control, use of a set of coping strategies, maintenance of a support network, and development a reciprocal adult attachment These, in turn, are affected by aspects of the family system This model and its implications for individuals with a disabling condtion are described.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_5

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Advances in medical technology have resulted in the survival of an increasing number of infants and young children who require longterm mechanical ventilation For some of these infants home care may be a viable and cost effective option to prolonged hospitalization With the cooperative effort of the family and a multidisciplinary health team, a comprehensive home care program can be developed and the quality of life improved for the child dependent on a ventilator.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_6

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

The primary informational labels of over-thecounter medications commonly-used by parents were examined for the frequency with which specific informational items were found The results showed that not only was there great variability between medications, but also the actual percentage of suggested information was low The implications of these data for understanding noncompliance by parents and teens are discussed.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_7

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

A survey was conducted to identify methods of preparation used by parents in preparing a child for six of the common events during a routine physical examination Over a period of six weeks all attending caregivers of 60 children ages 2 to 7 years completed a Child's Information Form Results show that the majority of parents addressed the physical exam with their children Discussion of the physical examination is the most common method used by parents in preparing their 2 to 7 year old children, whether male or female Method choices of discussion, play and reading varied depending on the age and sex of the child lmplications for pediatric nurses, children's physicians and parents are discussed.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_8

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Children and Hospitals Week has traditionally been a vehicle for educating the community and health care professionals about the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children An effective way of reaching both populations is by hosting a children's health fair This paper describes how the staff of a 531 bed community based hospital collaborated to implement such an event.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_9

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc1903_10

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1990

数据来源: Taylor