5HSK0112 DIABETES RESEARCH REPORT: RESEARCH IN CHILDREN’S &YOUND PEOPLES NURSING PRACTICE

Topic- Enhancing Diabetes Management in Children and Young People: A Focus on Nursing Practice

Topic explanation: The improvement of diabetes care for children and adolescents in the UK is the main topic of this paper, with a focus on nursing practice in particular. By examining the particular difficulties this population faces and utilising a variety of methods, it hopes to shed light on their healthcare experiences and ultimately improve support and services.

Sections of the assignment: The paper's introduction emphasises the significance of addressing the difficulties faced by children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (CYP). The following review of the literature emphasises the need for healthcare professionals to comprehend the distinctive perspectives and experiences of CYP in managing their diabetes by providing an overview of the body of knowledge on the two articles in question and critically contrasting it. The purpose of the study is then made explicit, focusing on learning more about young people with Type 1 Diabetes between the ages of 11 and 16. The mixed-method approach used, which included surveys using purposive sampling, is described in the methodology section of the paper. This approach was used to understand the difficulties, well-being, self-care, and management of CYP with diabetes. The procedure for gathering data is described, emphasising how partners with schools and healthcare organisations worked together to ensure a diverse group of participants. The next section on data analysis describes the mixed-methods approach used to find patterns and derive insights from the qualitative and quantitative data gathered. This approach included thematic analysis and statistical analysis. The findings of the essay are summarised in the paper's conclusion. The survey's questions are included in the appendices attached after the references.

Search strategy: In order to write the essay, an extensive combination of literature review and research was conducted, along with referring to the given two articles provided, focusing on Diabetes. The research was augmented by referencing relevant sources from the UK government websites and scholarly articles to ensure comprehensive analysis and support for the arguments presented in the essay.

Keywords and databases- In the essay, the following keywords were used to explore the topic "Diabetes management", "Children and young people (CYP)", "Type 1 Diabetes", "Nursing practice", "Disengagement", "Mixed-method survey" apart from referring to the given articles

The databases accessed for developing the essay include PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus

The journals used are Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, Journal of Pediatric Psychology, The Diabetes Educator, Diabetic Medicine, Journal of Adolescent Health, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Science & Medicine, Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, Chronic Illness, BMJ (British Medical Journal), BMJ Open, Current Diabetes Reports, Diabetes Spectrum. The websites referenced include the British Medical Association (BMA) and the National Diabetes Audit Report (NHS).

Section word count- The total word count of the essay is 3000 +/- 10%, including in-text citations and excluding references. The word count distribution in the essay is as follows (+/-10% in each section) Introduction (150), Critical Analysis (1100), Aim and Research questions (50), Methodology (1000), Data Analysis(300), Ethical issue(300) and Conclusion (100).

Formatting: Use fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri; font size 12.

Cover sheet with the assessment title, your name, student number, and word count.

2 cm margins on all sides and double-spaced text.

Write in APA7 style referencing.