@article{3051175,
    title = "Family management of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: a practical
problem-solving approach",
    author = "Kassiou, K and Tsamasiros, J",
    journal = "ACTA PAEDIATRICA SCANDINAVICA",
    year = "1999",
    volume = "88",
    number = "427",
    pages = "47-51",
    publisher = "Universitetsforlaget (Scandinavian University Press)",
    doi = "10.1111/j.1651-2227.1999.tb14341.x",
    keywords = "developmental stages; IDDM management; problem-solving strategies;
psychological complications; stages of adjustment",
    abstract = "Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) as a chronic and potentially
life-threatening condition, may have a devastating acute and long-term
effect on the patient and his or her family. IDMM’s management should
include the following components: (a) establishment of a co-operative
relationship amongst the patient, his or her family and the members of
the diabetes team, (b) emphasis on the promotion of problem-solving
strategies, (c) sufficient emotional and psychological support and
proper education and training concerning diabetic control, provided not
only to the patient but to all the family members involved in his or her
care. The treatment regimen, as well as the above mentioned components
of IDMM management should be tailored to the individual’s specific
needs, developmental stage and a level of adjustment. These facilitating
conditions can have a positive and long-standing effect on the
individual’s capacity to cope efficiently in order to improve quality of
life and obtain adjustment."
}