Development and delivery of a brief family behavioral intervention to support continuous glucose monitor use in young children with type 1 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite potential glycemic benefits of continuous glucose monitor (CGM) use in young children with type 1 diabetes, psychosocial and behavioral challenges may interfere with sustained use. We developed a 5-session family behavioral intervention (FBI) to support CGM use.

Objective

We report on the multi-step development of the FBI, training interventionists, implementation in a 14-site clinical trial, and participant satisfaction.

Methods

A multidisciplinary team created the FBI based on mixed-methods (i.e., survey data, qualitative research) preliminary work with parents of young children. Investigators trained non-physician staff to deliver the 5 sessions per an intervention manual. Trial participants received the FBI either during the first (FBI group, n 

SUBMITTER: Hilliard ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9542880 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature