Perceptions and understanding of family pediatricians regarding the new Italian Type 1 Diabetes screening program

IF 6.1 3区医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Diabetes research and clinical practice Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI:10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111931

Johara Mari , Sara Solidoro , Cinzia Braida , Gianluca Tamaro , Elena Faleschini , Gianluca Tornese

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Abstract

Aims

Italy is the first country to implement a nationwide Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) screening program aimed at reducing cases of diabetic ketoacidosis and potentially delaying disease progression through early interventions. This study assesses the knowledge, perceptions, and willingness of family pediatricians (FPs) to participate in this program.

Methods

An anonymous online survey was conducted among 113 FPs in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, an area not included in the initial pilot study. The survey evaluated their knowledge, readiness, and concerns regarding the screening program.

Results

Of the 62 respondents (55% response rate), 84% expressed a willingness to participate in the screening program, although most reported limited knowledge about it. The key concerns included family anxiety, identifying individuals at risk of diabetes, and uncertainty regarding follow-up procedures. While FPs acknowledged the potential benefits of reducing ketoacidosis, 75% emphasized the need for more training and support.

Conclusions

While FPs are largely willing to participate in the T1D screening program, significant gaps in knowledge and preparedness remain. Addressing these gaps through comprehensive education and clear follow-up protocols is crucial for the successful nationwide implementation of the program in 2025.

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家庭儿科医生对意大利新的 1 型糖尿病筛查计划的看法和理解。

目的：意大利是第一个在全国范围内实施1型糖尿病（T1D）筛查计划的国家，该计划旨在通过早期干预减少糖尿病酮症酸中毒病例并延缓疾病进展。本研究评估了家庭儿科医生（FPs）对该计划的了解、看法和参与意愿：对弗留利-威尼斯-朱利亚（Friuli Venezia Giulia）地区的 113 名家庭儿科医生进行了匿名在线调查。调查评估了他们对筛查计划的了解程度、准备程度和顾虑：在 62 名受访者中（回复率为 55%），84% 的人表示愿意参加筛查计划，但大多数人表示对该计划的了解有限。主要顾虑包括家庭焦虑、识别糖尿病高危人群以及后续程序的不确定性。虽然 FPs 承认减少酮症酸中毒的潜在益处，但 75% 的 FPs 强调需要更多的培训和支持：结论：尽管FPs大多愿意参与T1D筛查项目，但在知识和准备方面仍存在很大差距。通过全面的教育和明确的随访方案来弥补这些差距，对于 2025 年在全国范围内成功实施该计划至关重要。

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Diabetes research and clinical practice 医学-内分泌学与代谢

CiteScore

10.30

自引率

3.90%

发文量

862

审稿时长

32 days

期刊介绍： Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice is an international journal for health-care providers and clinically oriented researchers that publishes high-quality original research articles and expert reviews in diabetes and related areas. The role of the journal is to provide a venue for dissemination of knowledge and discussion of topics related to diabetes clinical research and patient care. Topics of focus include translational science, genetics, immunology, nutrition, psychosocial research, epidemiology, prevention, socio-economic research, complications, new treatments, technologies and therapy.