Advocacy, training and tools to improve psychosocial support for children with diabetes

Advocacy, training and tools to improve psychosocial support for children with diabetes [1]

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 15:00

Since its launch in 2006, DAWN Youth has worked to complement a number of existing programmes in the USA which contribute to the well-being of young people with diabetes. The US WebTalk survey recorded first-hand testimonies from young people with diabetes, their parents and healthcare professionals on what it means to live with diabetes. As in all participating countries, schools were identified as a key area for improvement in the USA. This article outlines two of the initiatives of DAWN Youth USA, which may be a source of ideas for action and improvement in other countries.

Issue:

Volume 53 | Special Issue [2]

Author:

Anderson Barbara [3]

Larry Deeb [4]

Crystal Jackson [5]

Lewis Dana [6]

Attachment:

2008_DAWN_Anderson et al_USA.pdf [7]

Keywords:

DAWN Youth, USA, Safe at School, Can Do More, WebTalk survey

Section:

Diabetes in Society [8]

Theme:

Children [9]

Education [10]

Psychological issues [11]