Developing and Testing an Intervention to Reduce Distress in Mothers of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To develop and pilot test a program to meet the needs of mothers of adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and improve outcomes in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Methods

We conducted focus groups with mothers of adolescents to identify needs and develop a cognitive behavioral intervention aimed at reducing maternal distress, improving parenting practices, and reducing family conflict. This intervention was pilot tested in a randomized trial; mothers were randomized to either the Coping & Communication (N=15) intervention or Usual Care (N=15). Mothers and adolescents completed questionnaires measuring distress, parenting, and family conflict pre- and post-intervention, and HbA1c values were obtained from adolescents' medical records pre- and post-intervention.

SUBMITTER: Jaser SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6193460 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature