Are diabetes camps effective?

作者：Ugliara Barone Mark Thomaz; Vivolo Marco Antonio; Madden Paul B

来源：Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 2016, 114: 15-22.

DOI：10.1016/j.diabres.2016.01.013

• Diabetes camps
• Peer support
• Type 1 diabetes
• Diabetes in children
• Self-management
• Autonomy

In the present article data about Diabetes Camps (DC) from all continents were reviewed in order to answer the title question "are diabetes camps effective?''. Articles from peer reviewed journals and abstracts published in international conferences proceedings were raised. The effectiveness was considered in terms of knowledge acquisition, and psychosocial and physiological changes. Even though expected improvements were not found in all studies, in a deeper and wider analysis the aspects that influence the most toward gains are identified. Among them are: number of participations in a DC, post-camp educational opportunities, staff training, and program oriented toward campers' autonomy. To conclude, practical recommendations are addressed intending to amplify DC's potential.

• 出版日期2016-4