A physical activity intervention for children with type 1 diabetes- steps to active kids with diabetes (STAK-D): a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study describes the development and feasibility evaluation of a physical activity intervention for children with type 1 diabetes called 'Steps to Active Kids with Diabetes' (STAK-D). It aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and study design.

Methods

Thirteen children aged 9-11 years and their parents were recruited from one paediatric diabetes clinic. A process evaluation was conducted alongside a two-arm randomised feasibility trial, including assessment of rate of recruitment, adherence, retention, data completion and burden, implementation fidelity and adverse events. Qualitative interviews with children (n = 9), parents (n = 8), healthcare professionals (n = 3) and STAK-D volunteers (n = 8) explored intervention acceptabili

SUBMITTER: Quirk H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5804086 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature