A Multidisciplinary, Comprehensive, Ambulatory Treatment Scheme for Diabetes Mellitus in Children
A Multidisciplinary, Comprehensive, Ambulatory Treatment Scheme for Diabetes Mellitus in Children
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儿童糖尿病的多学科综合门诊治疗方案
DOI:
10.2337/diacare.2.4.342
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发表时间:
1979
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影响因子:
16.2
通讯作者:
M. Mimouni
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作者:
Z. Laron,;A. Galatzer;S. Amir;R. Gil;M. Karp;M. Mimouni
A study has been carried out on 262 children with juvenile diabetes and their parents, treated up to 10 yr on an ambulatory basis by a multidisciplinary team composed of pediatric endocrinologist, nurse, dietitian, psychologist, and social worker. Comparison of the findings with those of a study performed before inception of the Counselling Center for Juvenile Diabetics revealed the following positive influences: the degree of control attained was both higher and sustained with greater regularity; there were fewer complications with no episodes of coma, brittle diabetes, or severe ketoacidosis and almost no need for hospitalization; the attitude of the affected child, his parents, and his teachers was found to be considerably improved; there was better understanding of the nature of the disease and its requirements; the child's motivation to maintain the diabetic regimen was greater and conflicts within the family circle were markedly reduced; the child's self-concept was much higher; and both scholastic achievements and social adjustment were greater. We concluded that psychological stability is a basic factor in the control of diabetes, and the value of the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of this chronic disease is indicated.