NCT07148076

"Perception, Knowledge, and Attitudes of Educational Staff Regarding the Care of Children With Type 1 Diabetes: Evaluation of the Educational Program"

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Sibenik University of Applied Sciences · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease that requires continuous monitoring and regulation of glycemia. Children with type 1 diabetes face challenges that can disrupt their daily routines in school and kindergarten. This includes the need for self-monitoring, continuous blood sugar measurement, insulin administration, proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and timely interventions in cases of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Therefore, children with diabetes often require support from educational staff, including teachers, preschool educators, and other professional personnel while attending educational institutions. A safe and supportive (pre)school environment is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of children with type 1 diabetes. Teachers and preschool educators, as key actors in the daily (pre)school life of the child, play an important role in recognizing disease symptoms and managing emergencies. However, research shows that many teachers lack sufficient knowledge about the symptoms of diabetes and the necessary procedures in emergencies, which can endanger the health and safety of the child, as well as their equal participation in educational activities.

Conditions

• Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Education Program	This intervention consists of a structured educational program specifically designed for educational staff in primary schools and kindergartens, focusing on the care of children with type 1 diabetes. The program includes interactive lectures, practical workshops, and case studies covering diabetes management, symptom recognition, emergency procedures, and day-to-day support for children with type 1 diabetes in educational settings. Unlike standard informational sessions or general health education, this intervention is tailored to address the unique challenges and responsibilities faced by school and kindergarten staff. The program is delivered in-person by certified diabetes educators and includes pre- and post-training assessments to measure changes in knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes. Participants are tracked using unique codes to allow for longitudinal comparison of results before, immediately after, and three months following the intervention.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-10-01
• Primary completion: 2025-09-01
• Completion: 2025-10-01
• First posted: 2025-08-29
• Last updated: 2025-09-08

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Croatia