Effect of Nursing Intervention on Metabolic Control among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. | ||
| Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||
| Volume 6, Issue 2, July 2025, Pages 987-1002 PDF (732.65 K) | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2025.462289 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ragaa Nader Mohamed1; Hala Mostafa El-Hady Hashim2; Ebtisam Mohamed Abd Elaal3 | ||
| 1B.Sc., in Nursing science, (2005), Ain Shams University, Nursing Inspector, Kotor Health Administration, Gharbia Governorate | ||
| 2Professor of Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University | ||
| 3Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by a deficiency in pancreatic beta cells and insulin. It has a significant impact on biological, psychological, and social health of adolescents. Aim of study: Was to evaluate the effect of nursing intervention on metabolic control among adolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Pediatric Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic in Benha University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample included 100 adolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus attending Pediatric Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic for follow up. Tools: Two tools were used to conduct this study. Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire which included 4 parts: A): Personal characteristics of adolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. B): Medical history of adolescents with T1DM. C): Anthropometrics and blood measurement. D): Knowledge of adolescents regarding T1DM, metabolic control and physical activity. Tool II: The diabetes self-management measure practices. Results: 45% of the studied adolescents were diagnosed through symptoms, and 20% discovered after complications. Additionally, 84% and 79% of studied adolescents had good knowledge about diabetes and metabolic control post-intervention increased from 47% and 37% pre-intervention. A significant difference of the studied adolescents regarding blood glucose level measurement pre and post nursing intervention (P≤0.001). Also, there was a strong positive correlation between total knowledge and self-management practices post-intervention (p≤0.001). Conclusion: Implementation of the nursing intervention was effective in improving adolescents’ knowledge and practices regarding T1DM and metabolic control. Recommendation: Continuous implementation of structured nursing interventions is essential for enhancing diabetes-related knowledge and self-care practices among adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 diabetes mellitus, promoting optimal metabolic and glycemic control, and minimizing the risk of diabetes-related complications. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Adolescents; Metabolic control; Type 1 Diabetes mellitus | ||
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