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Research Article

Quality of Life in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Who Participate in Diabetes Camp

Ruth Cheung, RN, MSN

Ruth Cheung, RN, MSN, is a school nurse with the Fremont Unified School District, Fremont, CA. This research study was to fulfill requirements for a master’s degree as a clinical nurse specialist at the San Jose State University School of Nursing, San Jose, CA

Virginia Young Cureton, RN, DPH

Virginia Young Cureton, RN, DPH, is a professor at the San Jose State University School of Nursing, San Jose, CA. Dr. Young Cureton was the first reader of this study

Daryl L. Canham, RN, EdD, BC

Daryl L. Canham, RN, EdD, BC, is an associate professor at the San Jose State University School of Nursing, San Jose, CA. Dr. Canham was the second reader on this study

Quality of life in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes is a growing area of interest in pediatric research. The complex diabetes regimen imposes challenges for an adolescent. Adolescents diagnosed with diabetes are a group that appears to be at risk for having a poor health-related quality of life. Although research supports the positive relationship of social support and well-being in adolescents, there are few studies discussing quality of life in adolescents that are based on the factor of social support. This study compared the quality of life in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes who have attended at least one diabetes camp to the quality of life of those who have never attended diabetes camp. Results provided evidence of the value of social support.

Key Words: adolescents • diabetes • diabetes camp • quality of life

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 22, No. 1, 53-58 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405060220010901
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