Diabestes education for children and adolescents:

Nursing practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

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https://doi.org/10.35699/2316-9389.2025.49105

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Health Education, Child, Adolescent, Family, Pediatric Nursing, COVID-19

Abstract

Objective: to characterize and analyze health education interventions for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) and their families, as conducted by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: this was an exploratory, qualitative study utilizing a convenience sample comprising nurses from various Brazilian regions and work sectors who provided care to children and adolescents with T1D and their families. Following approval from the Ethics Committee, data were collected virtually between October 2021 and May 2022 and subsequently subjected to thematic content analysis. Results: three distinct categories emerged from the participation of 16 nurses. The first category describes the modifications in care delivery and nurses’ workflow processes, alongside changes in care-seeking patterns among families. The second category illustrates the adaptive strategies employed by nurses, particularly the integration of virtual communication methods. The third category delineates the challenges nurses encountered in conducting recreational and play-based activities online, as well as the difficulties in accessing remote resources faced by both the professionals and the patient families. Enhanced communication agility, continuity of care provision, and improved access to information were identified as key strengths realized during this period. Final considerations: the pandemic necessitated fundamental adjustments to health education initiatives for children and adolescents with T1D and their families, thereby significantly impacting nursing practice.

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