- Title
- The impact of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy on quality of life for paediatric patients with type one diabetes mellitus
- Creator
- Walker, Errin; Johnstone, Julie
- Relation
- HNE Handover for Nurses and Midwives Vol. 1, Issue 1, p. 39-43
- Relation
- http://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/nursing-midwifery
- Publisher
- University of Newcastle, Hunter New England NSW Health, University of New England
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2008
- Description
- The aim of this critical review of the literature was to determine whether continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy improves quality of life for paediatric patients with type one diabetes mellitus. An extensive search of international nursing, medical and allied health research was conducted to gather current evidence in the domain. Seven research papers meeting the search criteria were identified and the evidence critically reviewed. Diabetes is currently recognised by the World Health Organisation as a “major health crisis”, with an increasing incidence and younger mean age of presentation (2006). Eighty-eight per cent of paediatric patients do not have access to continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. Research promoting the physiological benefits of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy has been ongoing but limited in addressing current anecdotal understanding of the potential improvements to quality of life that the therapy may bring. Conflicting results were found concerning improvements in lifestyle, eating habits, sleep patterns and self management that may result from continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. Further research is recommended due to the limitations of available research in the domain.
- Subject
- diabetes mellitus; paediatrics; continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy; quality of life
- Identifier
- uon:5077
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/42943
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