| dc.description.abstract | Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. At the same time, children and adolescents are a special category of patients that require increased attention from doctors and nurses. After all, it is difficult for them to understand what negative manifestations diabetes can lead to.
The course of the disease in children of primary school age has always been considered severe, which is also related to endogenous factors (fear of injection, refusal to eat, etc.). At the initial stage, the child has general weakness, weight loss even with a good appetite, irritability, decreased performance at school, nausea, vomiting, sometimes nocturnal incontinence, which indicates decompensation of diabetes.
In adolescents, the emotional factor that affects the course of the disease is of great importance. They are characterized by depression and aggressiveness, including directed at themselves, anxiety, eating disorders, conflicts in the family, low self-esteem, problems with fulfilling medical recommendations.
The aim of the study: to study the role of the nurse in the prevention and management of diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents.
Study objectives.
1. To study the etiological aspects and classification of diabetes mellitus in children.
2. To determine the features of nursing management in diagnosing and treating diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents.
3. To investigate modern methods of control and treatment of diabetes mellitus.
4. To investigate the preventive aspects and the nurse’s role in the early detection of diabetes in children.
The object of research. School-age children and adolescents from a specific region who had their blood sugar levels tested to determine glucose tolerance.
The subject of research. The nursing process in the screening and care of patients with diabetes mellitus in adolescence and childhood, determining the total number of patients with elevated blood sugar levels and identifying the type of disorder associated with impaired glucose tolerance.
The methods of study:
History of the disease: a collection of a detailed history of the patient's diabetes mellitus, including the onset, duration, symptoms, and previous treatment.
Life history: Gather information about the patient's lifestyle, diet, exercise habits, family history, and any other relevant factors that may contribute to the development of diabetes.
Patient monitoring: Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, vital signs, and symptoms of diabetes-related complications.
Objective examination: Performing a physical exam to assess the patient's overall health and identify any signs or symptoms of diabetes-related complications.
Laboratory and instrumental research methods. These may include blood tests to measure blood glucose levels, HbA1c, lipid profile, kidney function, and other parameters that can help diagnose and monitor diabetes.
Analytical method: analysis of the collected data to identify any trends, patterns, or associations that may be associated with diabetes mellitus.
Statistical methods of scientific research: The use of statistical methods to analyze data and draw conclusions about the prevalence of elevated blood sugar levels and the type of disorder associated with impaired glucose tolerance in the study population.
The scientific and practical value of the study.
In the course of this scientific study, we studied the etiological aspects and classification of diabetes mellitus in children, identified the features of nursing management in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus in children and
adolescents, investigated modern methods of control and treatment of diabetes mellitus; investigated the preventive aspects and the role of a nurse in the early detection of diabetes in children. | uk |
