ABSTRACT
Part of the Paediatric Psychology series Children and young people are increasingly among those being diagnosed with diabetes. However in the UK only 1 in 6 children succeed in controlling their diabetes successfully, despite support from parents and professionals. This enlightening new book is a comprehensive account of diabetes and the complex medical and psychosocial factors that influence metabolic control in children and young people. It presents a series of evidence-based and accessible educational, psychological and social approaches to increase specialist knowledge, promote positive attitudes, enhance patient care and create appropriate healthcare environments. The book offers an easy-to-comprehend approach to clinical care and includes practical tools for assessment for all healthcare professionals throughout the text. Featuring contributions from a number of international experts in the field, this thorough and wide-ranging guide is informative reading for all students, academics and professionals with an interest in paediatric psychology and health.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|91 pages
Understanding Diabetes
chapter Chapter 1|15 pages
A global perspective on childhood diabetes: worldwide prevalence and incidence
chapter Chapter 3|15 pages
Challenges to emotional well-being: depression, anxiety and parental fear of hypoglycaemia
part II|123 pages
Management and Intervention
chapter Chapter 7|12 pages
Integrated care and multidisciplinary teamwork: the role of the different professionals
chapter Chapter 8|13 pages
An introduction to managing diabetes: implications of different treatment regimens
chapter Chapter 12|15 pages
Psychological approaches to working with families: an example of solution-focused brief therapy
part III|30 pages
Tools for Clinical Practice