Playful Communication and Care: Exploring Child-Centred Care of Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes Through the Framework of Zone of Proximal Development

DeCosta, Patricia and Grabowski, Dan and Jespersen, Louise Norman and Skinner, Timothy C. (2022) Playful Communication and Care: Exploring Child-Centred Care of Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes Through the Framework of Zone of Proximal Development. Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare, 2. ISSN 2673-6616

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Abstract

Introduction: Little is known about the psychosocial experiences and care needs of young children under the age of 7 years who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. To address this knowledge gap, we examine children’s psychosocial care needs through the lens of child-centred care and the framework of Zone of Proximal Development.

Objectives: To explore current care practices for young children with diabetes and identify aspects of child-centred care already successfully integrated into current practice.

Method: Individual face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Healthcare Professionals, representing 11 of 17 paediatric diabetes clinics in Denmark.

Results: Our data provided valuable insights into existing child-centred practices. Our analysis identified practices covering four main themes: 1. Accommodating immediate emotional needs, 2. Putting children before diabetes, 3. Encouraging meaningful participation, 4. Playful communication.

Discussion: Healthcare Professionals provided child-centred care, largely through play-based approaches that make diabetes care meaningful and relevant. Such practices provide the scaffolding necessary to enable young children to gradually engage, comprehend and participate in their own care.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Science Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 07 Dec 2022 10:26
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2023 04:53
URI: http://research.manuscritpub.com/id/eprint/424

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