A novel exploration of the support needs of people initiating insulin pump therapy using a social network approach: a longitudinal mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To establish what practical and emotional means of support are required on initiation of insulin pump therapy and how needs change over time, using GENIE, a social network intervention.

Methods

The study's longitudinal design used semi-structured interviews, surveys (PAID, CLARKE) and HbA_1c values at time of pump initiation, and at 3 and 6 months. Interviews used GENIE to capture participants' expectations and experiences of pump therapy and associated support and resources. Thematic analysis was used with sequential, time-ordered matrices.

Results

A total of 16 adults undertook 47 interviews. A total of 94 services, resources and activities were acquired, while tally, frequency and value of network members increased over time. The novelty of pump ther

SUBMITTER: Reidy C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7003843 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature