Updates in behavioural and psychosocial literature in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Issue 4 (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Raymond, Jennifer
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes and obesity. Volume 22:Issue 4(2015:Aug.)
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: adolescents -- behavioural -- paediatrics -- psychosocial -- type 1 diabetes; Endocrinology -- Periodicals; Diabetes -- Periodicals; Obesity -- Periodicals; Diabetes Mellitus -- Periodicals; Endocrine System Diseases -- Periodicals; Endocrine Glands -- Periodicals; Obesity -- Periodicals; Endocrinologie -- Périodiques; Diabète -- Périodiques; Obésité -- Périodiques; Diabetes; Endocrinology; Obesity; Periodicals; 616.4
• DOI: 10.1097/MED.0000000000000167
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-296X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: Adolescence is a well known, high-risk time period for all youth, and in patients with type 1 diabetes, glycemic control is at its worst. This manuscript will review updates in adolescent diabetes literature between February 2014 and February 2015. The article will highlight new research in the behavioural and psychosocial literature focused on type 1 diabetes in adolescents, including compliance with standards of care, quality of life, depression, psychological burden of type 1 diabetes, parental involvement, the parent–child relationship, self-management, socioeconomic status and transition and transfer of care. Recent behavioural interventions focusing on adolescents with type 1 diabetes will also be discussed. Recent findings: These literature updates have found that behavioural and psychosocial concerns remain prevalent in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, psychological needs in the population are not being met and current interventions have not been largely successful in impacting outcomes. Summary: Behavioural and psychosocial issues in adolescents with type 1 diabetes greatly impact their diabetes and general life outcomes. Additional research, specifically interventions successfully addressing the behavioural and psychosocial issues in this population, is desperately needed.