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health644week4powerpointpresentationfinal.pptxType 1 and Type 2 A Complete Camp Care Package.5
A complete package:
1. Medical, Psychological, and Social.1,3,4,5
2. Physical, Intellectual, and Spiritual.6,7,8
3. Culture, Religious, and Socio-Economics.1, 9
4. Co-Morbidities.10, 11
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CAMP OVERVIEW
Medical/Psychological/Social
Physical/Intellectual/Spiritual
Culture/Religion/Socio-economics
Co-Morbidities of Diabetes Mellitus
Conclusion
References
This assessment tool is used to evaluate the website to determine the effectiveness of the camp program in meeting the needs of diabetic children, educating diabetic children on co-morbidities, and addressing issues of diversity.
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Medical: Score(3) Meets Requirements.1
Camp Strengths: Each cabin is assigned a dedicated medical staff member.2
Weaknesses: No mention of bilingual staff or volunteers
Presentation is to Type 1 campers, and not Type 2.
Psychological: Score(2) Gets By.1
Camp Strengths: Counseling Staff consist of 18 year olds, many who have diabetes themselves.2
Weaknesses: No licensed Psychologist.1,3
The medical staff is comprised of top-notch medical professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and residents who specialize and understand t he complexity of managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.2
Psychological issues in children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes should be addressed by health professionals with some strategies for addressing them.1,3
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Social: Score(3) Meets the requirements.4
Camp Strengths: An environment has been created specifically for children with diabetes.1,2
Weaknesses: Presentation specifies Type 1 campers only
Medication/Materials: Score (3) Meets Requirement.1
Camp Strengths: Supplies diabetes supplies.1,2
Weaknesses: Materials-No containers for campers to discard sharp objects.
No gloves are provided.
Value getting to know other campers with diabetes, interact with other campers while checking blood sugars, sharing their experience with like-minded campers, the potential for bullying about the disease is diminished, and this program includes family camp opportunities to provide support.2
Medication/materials: Camp supplies-glucose meters, insulin, lancets, syringes, test strips, glucose tablets, alcohol swaps.2
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Intellectual: Score (5) Exceptional Requirements.6
Camp Strengths: Provides designated times every day for
camper’s to be involved in diabetes education and management.2
Weaknesses: None
Physical: Score (5) Exceptional Requirements.7
Camp Strengths: Provides an array of physical activities for the campers to enjoy.2
Weaknesses: None
Spiritual: Score (0) Needs Work.8
Weaknesses: There is no mention of spiritual awareness or sensitivities of campers.2
Intellectual: Camp shows the importance of the responsibility that comes along with a diagnosis. Games and fun learning activities that campers can do together incorporates socialization with the camp community.2
Physical: Horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, zip lines, climbing wall, ropes course, various sports, archery, and a rifle range.2
Monitoring and revising insulin based on blood glucose reading and planned activities.2
Certain religious practices should have designated prayer times. Camp forms should include a section for those with religious preferences. Spiritual practices can be beneficial for coping with a diabetes diagnosis.8
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Cultural: Score (2) Gets By.9
Strengths: Additional needs of camper can be listed on required health form per request of parent(s)
Weaknesses: No program provided to meet this need
Religious Practices: Score (1) Needs Work.9
Strengths: None
Weaknesses: No program provided to meet this need
Socio-Economics: (4) Exceeds Requirements.1
Strengths: Offers assistance in several ways.2
Weaknesses: Does not provide assistance to families with transportation challenges
Campers’ cultural, religious, and socio-economic statuses must be considered during camp.
Some religions prohibit the participation in various activities
Some cultures have diet restrictions.
Important to have staff and/or volunteers that are bilingual since campers may be from various native countries.
Financial assistance should be readily available to potential campers.
Funding is needed provide transportation for campers with no available transportation.
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Co Morbidities: Score (5) Exceptional.10,11
Camp Strengths: Capable of providing treatment for co-morbidities during camp with the knowledge of the camper’s health situation before they arrive.2
Weaknesses: None
Co-morbidities: medical staff has necessary medical equipment to treat co-morbidity, medical staff able to treat co-morbidity if it occurred during camp, and children with co-morbidity are not discriminated during admissions.2
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Conclusion
Overall Score for Camp Hertko receives a score of (2) Gets By Does not meet the standards set by ADA.1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 9, 10,11
According to American Diabetes Association, “Camps for children and youth focused on diabetes are invaluable. Providing high-standard diabetes care is imperative to maximize the experience offered by camps specialized for children with diabetes. Using the active camping environment as a teaching opportunity is an invaluable way for children with diabetes to gain skills in managing their disease within the supportive camp community.”1
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References:
1American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Management at Camps for Children With Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2012 Jan; 35(Supplement 1): S72-S75. http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/35/Supplement_1/S72 Viewed April 2018
2Camp Hertko Hollow. Summer Programs. Camp Hertko Hollow: 2018; http://www.camphertkohollow.com/programs/mini-camp-1 Viewed April 2018
3Frank MR. Psychological issues in the care of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Child Health. 2005 Jan; 10(1): 18-20. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2720894/ Viewed April 2018
4Carcone AI, Ellis DA, Weisz A, Naar-King S. Social Support for Diabetes Illness Management: Supporting Adolescents and Caregivers. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2011 Oct; 32(8): 581-590. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3205417/ Viewed April 2018
5CorUChoose. Summer Adventure Program & Falling Into Winter. Creative Options Regina Inc. Inspiring Change: 2011; http://creativeoptionsregina.ca/health-wellness/ Viewed April 2018
6Treating Type 1 Diabetes: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/treating-type1.html. Accessed April 20, 2018.
References:
7Diabetes – Issues for Children and Teenagers. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/diabetes-issues-for-children-and-teenagers. Accessed April 20, 2018.
8The Role of Spirituality in Diabetes Self-Management in an Urban, Underserved Population: A Qualitative Exploratory Study. http://www.rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2014/03/2014-03-31-spirituality-gupta.pdf. Accessed April 20, 2018.
9Silverstein J, Klingensmith G, Copeland K, Plotnick L, et al. Diabetes Care. Alexandria Vol. 28, Iss. 1 (Jan 2005): 186-212.
https:// search-proquest-com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/docview/223044773?accountid=12085. Viewed April 2018
10Farsani SF, Souverein PC, Marja M J Van Der Vorst, Knibbe CAJ, Boer AD, Mantel-Teeuwisse AK. Chronic comorbidities in children with type 1 diabetes: a population-based cohort study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 2015;100(8):763-768. doi:10.1136/archdischild-2014-307654. Viewed April 2018
11Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2012. Diabetes Care.http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/35/Supplement_1/S11.full. Published January 1, 2012. Accessed April 21, 2018.
