Evaluation of a theoretical model of perceptual accuracy and self-management behavior in pediatric diabetes
Year: 2005
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study evaluated a model of perceptual accuracy and self-management\nbehavior in pediatric diabetes. Participants were 169 children and adolescents (10-18\nyears) attending diabetes summer camps. Error grid analysis quantified global\nperceptual accuracy and specific blood glucose estimation errors. The mean accuracy\nindex was 15%, failure to detect hyperglycemia being the most frequent error. Path\nanalysis evaluated models for failure to detect hypoglycemia, failure to detect\nhyperglycemia, and overestimation of normal blood glucose. Results reflected relatively\ngood fit of the data with the models; however, results did not support mediational\nhypotheses and explained minimal variance in perceptual error. In sum, participants\nmade considerable estimation errors that may affect self-management; however, results\ndid not support the theoretical models in this sample.
Author: Mariella Lane
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2280057592