作者: Kathryn Graff Low , Lori Massa , Dana Lehman , Jerrold S. Olshan
DOI: 10.1111/J.1399-543X.2005.00089.X
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摘要: There is little research on psychosocial factors and insulin pump use in adolescents. The purpose of the present study was to qualitative quantitative methods explore issues related [continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSII)] youth. Eighteen early adolescents their parents were interviewed about experience using an pump, transcripts content-analyzed. In general, interviewees reported modest improvements glycemic control with initiation CSII. Teens did, however, report high levels satisfaction therapy increased adolescent responsibility for diabetes regimen. addition, users few body image, appearance, or social aspects dependency. Chief concerns demands initiating therapy, alarms malfunctions, potential regimen non-compliance CSII, school-related issues. Pump not associated difficulties, and, youths