Perceptions of diabetes obtained through drawing in childhood and adolescence

Perceptions of diabetes obtained through drawing in childhood and adolescence

To examine whether drawing is useful in the detection of problems of psychosocial adaptation in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and in improving communication with health professionals. We performed an exploratory descriptive study in 199 children and adolescents with T1D aged 4-...

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Published in:Patient preference and adherence Vol. 7; no. default; pp. 595 - 605
Main Authors: Isla Pera, Pilar, Palacin Lois, María, López Matheu, Carmen, Honrubia Pérez, María, Gómez Rodriguez, Ana María, Armengol Camps, Eulalia, Sanchez Villalba, Carmen, Insa Soria, Roser, Rigol Cuadra, Assumpta, Marre, Diana
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 01-01-2013
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dove Medical Press
Dove Press
Subjects:
Adolescents
Aspectes psicològics
Catalonia
Catalunya
childhood and adolescence
Children
Diabetes
Diabetis
Espanya
Health aspects
Health literacy
Infants
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Original Research
Psychological aspects
psychosocial factors
Public opinion
Spain
Statistics
Teenagers
Type 1 diabetes
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Youth
drawing
type 1 diabetes mellitus
psychosocial factors
childhood and adolescence
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Summary:To examine whether drawing is useful in the detection of problems of psychosocial adaptation in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and in improving communication with health professionals. We performed an exploratory descriptive study in 199 children and adolescents with T1D aged 4-13 years. The participants were asked to render a drawing on a suggested topic. The variables analyzed were related to the drawing and to clinical and sociodemographic data. Most participants showed evidence of having a well-balanced personality, but there were also signs of affective or psychosocial difficulties. Drawing is a useful technique by which to identify children's and adolescents' feelings and possible problems in adapting to T1D, as well as to gain information directly from the children themselves. Future studies should delimit the possibilities of this technique in clinical practice in greater detail.
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ISSN:1177-889X
1177-889X
DOI:10.2147/PPA.S45130