Article Title:Self-Management Experiences of Adolescents With Diabetes Mellitus After Participating in a Structured Diabetes Education Program: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis
Authors:Paniarepa Saard, Albert Farre, Jan R. Boehnke, Cari Malcolm
Highlights:• This qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis explored adolescents’ self-management experiences after participating in structured diabetes education programmes.
• Six key themes were identified, highlighting increased confidence in self-management, development of coping strategies, and the important roles of parents, peers, and healthcare providers.
• Supportive relationships and effective communication were critical for sustaining adolescents’ diabetes self-management.
• Evidence focusing on adolescents with type 2 diabetes remains limited, highlighting the need for tailored education and support strategies for this group.
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Congratulations to the research team for this valuable contribution to advancing understanding of adolescents’ diabetes self-management and informing future education and support programmes!
