School-based diabetes interventions and their outcomes: a systematic literature review

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, while type 2 diabetes in children is increasing at alarming rates globally. Against this backdrop, the school is a critical environment for children with diabetes. They continue to face barriers to education that may lead to depre...

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Main Authors: Bénédicte Pansier, Peter J. Schulz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Public Health Research
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Online Access:http://www.jphres.org/index.php/jphres/article/view/467
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spelling doaj-7c1b767ef1b64d6bb2ab466528e715102020-11-24T23:42:20ZengPAGEPress PublicationsJournal of Public Health Research2279-90282279-90362015-04-014110.4081/jphr.2015.467108School-based diabetes interventions and their outcomes: a systematic literature reviewBénédicte Pansier0Peter J. Schulz1Institute of Communication and Health, Faculty of Communication Sciences, University of LuganoInstitute of Communication and Health, Faculty of Communication Sciences, University of LuganoType 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, while type 2 diabetes in children is increasing at alarming rates globally. Against this backdrop, the school is a critical environment for children with diabetes. They continue to face barriers to education that may lead to depression, poor academic performance, and poor quality of life. To address these challenges, diabetes interventions have been implemented in school and the goal was to systematically review these interventions and their outcomes between 2000 and 2013. Fifteen studies were included in the narrative synthesis. Education of school personnel was the main focus before 2006. Studies reported gains in knowledge and perceived confidence of school staff. Since 2006, more comprehensive interventions have been developed to promote better care coordination and create a safe school environment. These studies reported improved diabetes management and quality of life of students. Assessment tools varied and study design included randomized controlled trials, quantitative and qualitative methods. Although many of the studies reported a significant difference in the parameters measured, it was not possible to determine optimal ways to improve the health, quality of life and academic performance of children with diabetes, given the disparity in scope, assessment tools and measured outcomes. Experimental designs, longer follow-up studies, larger sample sizes, and a higher number of participating schools are critical issues to consider in future studies. Most of the research was conducted in North America and further research is needed in other parts of the world.http://www.jphres.org/index.php/jphres/article/view/467school-based diabetes interventions, school-based diabetes training, school-based diabetes education, diabetes management at school, school-based diabetes care, systematic literature review
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School-based diabetes interventions and their outcomes: a systematic literature review
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Peter J. Schulz
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title_full School-based diabetes interventions and their outcomes: a systematic literature review
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publisher PAGEPress Publications
series Journal of Public Health Research
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2279-9036
publishDate 2015-04-01
description Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, while type 2 diabetes in children is increasing at alarming rates globally. Against this backdrop, the school is a critical environment for children with diabetes. They continue to face barriers to education that may lead to depression, poor academic performance, and poor quality of life. To address these challenges, diabetes interventions have been implemented in school and the goal was to systematically review these interventions and their outcomes between 2000 and 2013. Fifteen studies were included in the narrative synthesis. Education of school personnel was the main focus before 2006. Studies reported gains in knowledge and perceived confidence of school staff. Since 2006, more comprehensive interventions have been developed to promote better care coordination and create a safe school environment. These studies reported improved diabetes management and quality of life of students. Assessment tools varied and study design included randomized controlled trials, quantitative and qualitative methods. Although many of the studies reported a significant difference in the parameters measured, it was not possible to determine optimal ways to improve the health, quality of life and academic performance of children with diabetes, given the disparity in scope, assessment tools and measured outcomes. Experimental designs, longer follow-up studies, larger sample sizes, and a higher number of participating schools are critical issues to consider in future studies. Most of the research was conducted in North America and further research is needed in other parts of the world.
topic school-based diabetes interventions, school-based diabetes training, school-based diabetes education, diabetes management at school, school-based diabetes care, systematic literature review
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