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A growing number of families are dealing with diabetes in children, that places increased demand on the family. Advanced nurse practitioners (APN) are in a core position to support and empower families who are dealing with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to measure the benefits of a brief family therapeutic conversation (FAM-TC) intervention, offered by an APN, for parents of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. A quasi-experimental intervention study with one group pre- and-posttest design was conducted. Parents of children and adolescents with diabetes participated, who received health care service from an APN in pediatric outpatient clinic; 14 families (13 mothers, 11 fathers) got two sessions of therapeutic conversations focusing on emotional support and were offered education and professional advice. Data were collected from 2009-2010. The main findings indicated no significant difference for both parents in perceived family support after the brief FAM-TC intervention compared to before the intervention. However, when the parents response to the family support scale, were evaluated further, a significant difference was found on the mothers perception regarding having experienced the APN to draw forth their family strengths after the brief FAM-TC intervention, compared to before the intervention. APN can play a major role in offering families of children with type 1 diabetes educational and emotional support when managing diabetes on a daily basis. Further studies are however needed on the role APN have in diabetes education, family management and support.

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