Development and Evaluation of a Psychosocial Intervention for Children and Teenagers Experiencing Diabetes (DEPICTED): a protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of a communication skills training programme for healthcare professionals working with young people with type 1 diabetes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetes is the third most common chronic condition in childhood and poor glycaemic control leads to serious short-term and life-limiting long-term complications. In addition to optimal medical management, it is widely recognised tha...

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Main Authors: Lowes Lesley, Longo Mirella, Hawthorne Kamila, Hambly Helen, Crowne Elizabeth, Cohen David, Channon Susan, Bennert Kristina, Hood Kerenza, Robling Mike, McNamara Rachel, Playle Rebecca, Rollnick Stephen, Gregory John W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/36