Developing type 1 diabetes resources: a qualitative study to identify resources needed to upskill and support community sport coaches.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Community sport coaches in Western Australia lack an understanding, the confidence, and knowledge in supporting young people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study aims to identify what T1D educational resources are required to upskill coaches in Western Australia.

Methods

Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with i) young people living with T1D, ii) parents of young people living with T1D and iii) community sport coaches. The questions explored i) past experiences of T1D management in community sport ii) the T1D information coaches should be expected to know about and iii) the format of resources to be developed. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was performed, and the themes identified were used to guide resource development.

Results

SUBMITTER: Lim RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10646303 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature