Enhancing management of depression and Type 1 Diabetes in adolescents and young adults
Hillege, S. Beale, B. McMaster, Rose
Hillege, S.
Beale, B.
McMaster, Rose
Author
Abstract
Anxiety, depression, and eating disorders are higher in adolescents and young adults with diabetes than in their unaffected counterparts worldwide. This descriptive qualitative research paper, using secondary analysis, described the experiences of adolescents and young adults living with depression and Type 1 diabetes. The study showed that depression negatively affected the participants physically, emotionally, and socially and impacted on their relationships. Negative dimensions of self had a flow-on effect for health management. A deeper understanding of these experiences may assist health professionals to enhance the management of affected adolescents and young adults, leading to better health outcomes.
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Date
2011
Type
Journal article
Journal
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing (online version)
Book
Volume
25
Issue
6
Page Range
e57-e67
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences