[Patient education in pediatric diabetology]

Soins Pediatr Pueric. 2016 Jan-Feb:(288):19-22. doi: 10.1016/j.spp.2015.11.006.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Therapeutic education in paediatric diabetology consists of initial education and follow-up education. It can be individual or collective. It forms part of a planned and organised systemic approach, with a skills framework adapted to the patient's age. Supporting the families as well as schools is essential.

Keywords: accompagnement; child; compétence; diabetes; diabète; enfant; skill; support; therapeutic education; éducation thérapeutique.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / therapy*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Patient Education as Topic*