Abstract
Approximately one-third of American children are overweight and at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. This qualitative study of Texas school nurses identifies predominant themes related to barriers and successes of a statewide program aimed at referring "at-risk" children for additional follow-up diabetic screening and care.
Sigma Membership
Chi Psi
Lead Author Affiliation
Texas State University, Round Rock, Texas, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Qualitative Study, School Nurses, Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Recommended Citation
Mitchell, Star and Hester, Melinda G., "Barriers and successes related to type 2 diabetic screening referrals in Texas school children" (2019). Convention. 34.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/34
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Barriers and successes related to type 2 diabetic screening referrals in Texas school children
Washington, DC, USA
Approximately one-third of American children are overweight and at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. This qualitative study of Texas school nurses identifies predominant themes related to barriers and successes of a statewide program aimed at referring "at-risk" children for additional follow-up diabetic screening and care.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.