Internet psycho-education programs improve outcomes in youth with type 1 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of two Internet-based psycho-educational programs designed to improve outcomes for youth with type 1 diabetes transitioning to adolescence.

Research design and methods

The study was a multisite clinical trial of 320 youth (aged 11-14 years; 37% minority; 55% female) randomized to one of two Internet-based interventions: TeenCope or Managing Diabetes. Primary outcomes were HbA1c and quality of life (QOL). Secondary outcomes included coping, self-efficacy, social competence, self-management, and family conflict. Data were collected at baseline and after 3, 6, and 12 months online. Youth were invited to cross over to the other program after 12 months, and follow-up data were collected at 18 months. Analyses were

SUBMITTER: Grey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3747907 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature