To create a program guide to provide resources for freshman-year students to seek accommodations or helpful tips for students with type 1 diabetes to have a smooth transition to college enhance overall health management, and participate in leisure activities.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/1035/thumbnail.jp

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University of St Augustine for Health Sciences SOAR @ USA Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium OTD Capstone Symposia Spring 4-8-2024 OT's Perspective on Type 1 Diabetes Management in College Students Nimmy Thomas University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, n.thomas2@usa.edu Cassandra Nelson University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, cnelson@usa.edu Elizabeth Pyatak University of Southern California, beth.pyatak@chan.usc.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024  Part of the Medical Education Commons, and the Occupational Therapy Commons Recommended Citation Thomas, N., Nelson, C., & Pyatak, E. (2024, April 8). OT's Perspective on Type 1 Diabetes Management in College Students. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/29 This Poster/presentation is brought to you for free and open access by the OTD Capstone Symposia at SOAR @ USA. It has been accepted for inclusion in Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium by an authorized administrator of SOAR @ USA. For more information, please contact soar@usa.edu. Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program General Program Goals:• Increase knowledge and awareness among college students about diabetes (causes, signs and symptoms.• Promote self-management skills focusing on glucose monitoring, medication management, and problem-solving through diabetes related challenges• Identify environmental barriers and promoting healthy food options on campus• Facilitating peer support and networking opportunities with other diabetic students.OT’s Perspective on Type 1 Diabetes Management in College StudentsNimmy Thomas, OTS; Cassandra Nelson, OTD, MBA, OTR, CNS, CEAS I; Dr. Elizabeth Pyatak, PhD, OTR, CDCES, FAOTABACKGROUNDMETHODS PROGRAMDiabetes is a chronic condition among individuals due to lifestyle changes, stress, poor dietary habits, and lack of physical activity. The targeted population will be individuals from ages 18-25 transitioning from the care of their parents to self-care management (Baker et al., 2019). • High risk factors including stress and poor blood glucose management• Social stigma from student peersInterventions: • Education on nutrition and meal planning- portion control and education on food options.• Physical activity- help regulate blood sugar and maintain healthy weight.• Medication adherence- monitor glucose levels and taking precautions as needed.• Education on stress management techniques to mitigate risk of diabetic complications• Advocacy groups on campus to promote awareness and increase peer support for students with diabetes.To promote a healthy lifestyle to increase participation in meaningful activities for college students with type 1 diabetes through the development of resources. Setting • University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX• 5 students were informed about the study.• 2 participants completed pre-/post survey.Needs assessment:• Conducted pre-surveys and utilized occupational profile to gather prior level of function and treatment before college• Collaborated with accessibility and accommodations dept. and health clinic Implementation:• 5 topics were chosen to educate students.• 1 session per week for 5 weeks.• Post-survey was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the program sessions. Continued investment in diabetes management initiatives within universities is essential for advocating the health and well-being of students and the overall academic success of students with diabetes. For further study, there are several ways to expand, such as telehealth interventions, personalized medication management, and identifying long-term complications and comorbidities associated with uncontrolled diabetes in college students (Fedor et al., 2017).  Mental health can be impacted if it is not appropriately managed; students with diabetes can face much more significant problems, such as trouble concentrating in class and during exams. Acknowledgements: Special thanks to  Dr. Nelson, Dr. Pyatak, and Dr. Campbell, I truly value and appreciate the time you have all taken to provide me adequate support and guidance in my capstone process.PROBLEMThe lack of resources for students with type 1 diabetes on college campus, which can limit social participation and engagement in college-hosted events.Conclusion/ Future DirectionsReferencesPyatak, E. (2011). Participation in occupation and diabetes self-management in emerging adulthood. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(4), 462–469Saylor, J., Hanna, K. M., & Calamaro, C. J. (2019). Experiences of college students who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 44, 74–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.10.020Schultz, S. (2009). Theory of Occupational Adaptation. In Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy(ppSpackman's)Theoretical Frameworks: The Occupational Adaptation Model (OA)BACKGROUNDOutcome objectives: • Conducts needs assessment, observation, and pre-survey will be developed for type 1 diabetes clients. • Will initiate program development and address changes in creating a resource guide for students to follow for better diabetes management.• Will complete the post-survey, and the researcher will create a manual on different topics beneficial for diabetes management.• Provide informational session on diabetes management and promoting awareness among students and faculty. 

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