Psychoeducational Interventions in Children and Adolescents with Type-1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review

Abstract

The effectiveness of psychoeducational interventions in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes is unclear. A systematic review was developed in accordance with PRISMA. Relevant databases (Pubmed, Cochrane, PsycINFO, and PsyARTICLES) were analyzed. Articles of the last decade with type 1 diabetes population between 6 and 18 years participating in psychoeducational interventions were the inclusion criteria. Twenty studies were reviewed, and improvements were found in glycosylated hemoglobin, diabetes knowledge, and psychosocial variables. The results support the positive effect of these interventions. The characteristics that seem to be behind the success of these interventions are the design appropriate to the characteristics of the population, the participation of psychologist and educators, the continuity of the program over time, and the use of digital tools and interaction strategies. Further studies need to be carried out and replicated in different groups of children and adolescents.

Randomized Controlled Trial of Psychoeducation Intervention on Sexual Health Literacy Among Adolescents at Risk of Hiv in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria / Essai Contrôlé Randomisé De l'INTERVENTION De Psychoeducation Sur La Littération Sexuelle De La Santé Parmi Les Adolescents Au Risque De Vih Dans l'ÉTAT Ibom Akwa, Nigeria

“…The outcomes from the study suggest that psychoeducation intervention was effective in enhancing the sexual health literacy of adolescents who are at risk of HIV. This outcome corroborates the evidence that psychoeducation intervention has the potency to improve health literacy among diverse populations (Morgado, et al, 2022;Luque, et al, 2022;Ofole, 2021). This congruency may be explained by the fact the researcher utilized participatory methods which are reported to enhance the treatment benefits of psychoeducation intervention (Jibunoh & Ani, 2022).…”

“…Psychoeducation was in this study as group therapy to provide the participants with knowledge about various aspects of HIV including HIV counselling and testing (HCT), STIs prevention and treatments, etc. It is documented that psychoeducation is effective in reducing anxiety in adolescents (Morgado, Lopes, Carvalho, & Santos, 2022;Luque, et al, 2022) and managing young people with a high risk of depression, their families, and caregivers (Bevan-Jone et al, 2018). However, evidence of the benefits of group psychoeducation in enhancing sexual health literacy is still scarce.…”

Influence of Family Social Support and Diabetes Self-Efficacy on the Emotional Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Longitudinal Study

“…Psychoeducational interventions could be effective in improving the quality of life of children and adolescents with T1D [46,47]. Although self-efficacy-focused education seems to have a potential to enhance the quality of life for individuals with diabetes, further highquality research is needed to substantiate these findings [48].…”

Prevalencia, factores de riesgo y terapias psicológicas asociados a la diabulimia: revisión sistemática en adolescentes y adultos

“…1.2. pp. 124 -146. marzo 2023 www.alfapublicaciones.com puesto que la Psicoeducación ha sido ratificada como una de las técnicas más efectivas para el tratamiento de la diabulimia y otros desórdenes en pacientes con diabetes (Luque et al, 2022).…”