Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults through Digitally Mediated Type 1 Diabetes Transition Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The time during which adolescents and young adults (AYAs) living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) transition from pediatric to adult care is associated with blood sugar levels outside of target ranges, care gaps, and an increased risk of acute diabetes complications. The aim of this study was to understand (1) the perspectives of AYAs and providers about the strengths, challenges, and opportunities of transition care and (2) the role of digital technologies in supporting the transition to adult care. Research Design and Methods. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study that involved 43 semistructured interviews in French or English with AYA living with T1D (aged 16-25; n = 22) and pediatric or adult diabetes health care providers (HCPs) (n = 21).

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SUBMITTER: El-Dassouki N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12017227 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature