Diabetes Empowerment Council: Integrative Pilot Intervention for Transitioning Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transition of young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) from pediatric to adult care is challenging and frequently accompanied by worsening of diabetes-related health. To date, there are no reports which prospectively assess the effects of theory-based psycho-behavioral interventions during the transition period neither on glycemic control nor on psychosocial factors that contribute to poor glycemic control. Therefore, the overall aim of this study was to develop and pilot test an integrative group intervention based on the underlying principles of self-determination theory (SDT), in young adults with T1D.

Methods

Fifty-one young adults with T1D participated in an education and case management-based transition program, of which 9 took part in the Diabetes Empowe

SUBMITTER: Weigensberg MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5846920 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature