Perceptions and experiences of young adults and their healthcare team of the D1 Now type 1 diabetes intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young adults (18-25 years) with type 1 diabetes can have high blood glucose levels, increasing their risk of complications. The D1 Now intervention aimed to improve outcomes, using a young adult-centred approach, comprising three components: an interactive messaging system, agenda setting tool, and support worker. A pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted to assess acceptability and feasibility of this novel intervention.

Aim

To explore perceptions and experiences of young adults and healthcare staff participating in the intervention arms of the D1 Now pilot randomised controlled trial.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative approach using semi structured interviews was used to collect data between May 2020, and January 2021 from sixteen young adults and

SUBMITTER: McCarthy EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11844834 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature