Nursing Research: Coping Skills Training for Diabetic Teens

This nursing research assignment focuses on the implementation of coping skills training as an evidence-based practice for teens diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The research highlights the prevalence of behavioral problems and depression in this population and presents coping skills training as an effective strategy for managing diabetes and related issues. The assignment discusses the practical application of this intervention in clinical settings, emphasizing its potential to improve communication, conflict resolution, and routine diabetes management. It references key studies and findings, including the work of Dr. Margaret Grey and the National Institute of Nursing Research, to support the efficacy of coping skills training in promoting a healthier lifestyle and empowering patients. The assignment suggests a structured training session and underscores the role of nursing professionals in facilitating positive outcomes, such as improved blood sugar levels and overall well-being.

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Discussion:
Nurses in numerous clinical settings are implementing an evidence-based practice that
incorporates research findings into their decisions and interactions with clients. One such
evidence-based research is COPING SKILLS TRAINING since the majority of the teens
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes exhibit behavioral problems and suffer from depression. In this
case, COPING SKILLS TRAINING is an effective strategy to manage diabetes and associated
behavioral problem.
Implementation in the workplace:
Considering the implementation in the workplace, I see this as an effective initiative to
provide teens with a purposeful life. Hagger et al. (2016), type 1 diabetes is affecting more than
2 lakhs children and adolescents every year which resulted in conflicts, poor communication
skills and lack of routine diabetes management. In this context, intervention by Dr. Margaret
Grey, COPING SKILLS TRAINING will improve diabetic teens to develop a healthy lifestyle,
conflict resolution skills, and routine diabetic managements (The national institute of nursing
research, 2020). Moreover, these behavioral interventions will enable nurses to interact with
diabetic patients through effective communication, assist diabetic teen to manage food choices
and take decisions regarding drugs and alcohol (Iturralde, Weissberg-Benchell & Hood, 2017).
A session of 60 to 90 minutes for six weeks can be an effective training session for reducing
depressive symptoms (The national institute of nursing research. 2020). By incorporating this
intervention for supporting the diabetic management of the teens, nursing professionals will be
able to empower patients, emphasize them and assist them in achieving improvement in long-
term blood sugar levels (Hagger et al., 2016).

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References:
Hagger, V., Hendrieckx, C., Sturt, J., Skinner, T. C., & Speight, J. (2016). Diabetes distress
among adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review. Current diabetes
reports, 16(1), 9.
Iturralde, E., Weissberg-Benchell, J., & Hood, K. K. (2017). Avoidant coping and diabetes-
related distress: pathways to adolescents’ type 1 diabetes outcomes. Health
Psychology, 36(3), 236.
The national institute of nursing research. (2020). Retrieved 21 January 2020, from
https://www.ninr.nih.gov/sites/files/docs/10-landmark-nursing-research-studies.pdf