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Tanenbaum ML, Addala A, Hanes S, Ritter V, Bishop FK, Cortes AL, Pang E, Hood KK, Maahs DM, Zaharieva DP. "It changed everything we do": A mixed methods study of youth and parent experiences with a pilot exercise education intervention following new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. J Diabetes Complications 2024; 38:108651. [PMID: 38043358 PMCID: PMC10843536 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2023.108651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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AIMS This pilot study delivered a comprehensive exercise education intervention to youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their parents to increase knowledge and confidence with physical activity (PA) shortly after diagnosis. METHODS Youth initiated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and PA trackers within 1 month of diagnosis. Youth and their parents received the 4-session intervention over 12 months. Participants completed self-report questionnaires at baseline, 6- and 12-months. Surveys were analyzed using linear mixed effects models. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups explored experiences with the exercise education intervention. Groups and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS A total of 16 parents (aged 46 ± 7 years; 88 % female; 67 % non-Hispanic White) and 17 youth (aged 14 ± 2 years; 41 % female; 65 % non-Hispanic White) participated. Worry about hypoglycemia did not worsen throughout the study duration. Parents and youth reported increased knowledge and confidence in managing T1D safely and preventing hypoglycemia during PA following receiving the tailored exercise education intervention. CONCLUSION This study assessed a novel structured exercise education program for youth and their parents shortly following T1D diagnosis. These results support the broad translation and acceptability of a structured exercise education program in new-onset T1D.
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- Molly L Tanenbaum
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology, & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA; Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Biomedical Informatics Research, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA; Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA; Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Ellis DA, Naar S. Interventions Across the Translational Research Spectrum: Addressing Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minoritized Youth with Type 1 Diabetes. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2023; 52:585-602. [PMID: 37865475 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2023.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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Racial and ethnic minoritized youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at elevated risk for health disparities. Few intervention studies have been conducted for these youth and evidence to support best practices to address their needs is lacking. Existing evidence supports the use of brief trials of diabetes technology with structured support from clinic staff, culturally tailored interventions such as language-congruent clinical care, and use of community health workers as promising directions to improve health outcomes. Clinicians and researchers should work collaboratively with community members to improve the quality of T1D intervention science for racial and ethnic minoritized youth.
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- Deborah A Ellis
- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine.
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- Center for Translational Behavioral Medicine, Florida State University
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Patience M, Janssen X, Kirk A, McCrory S, Russell E, Hodgson W, Crawford M. 24-Hour Movement Behaviours (Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep) Association with Glycaemic Control and Psychosocial Outcomes in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4363. [PMID: 36901373 PMCID: PMC10001999 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a condition requiring 24-hour management. The way in which an individual combines their 24-hour movement behaviours (24-h MBs), which is comprised of physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviour (SB), and sleep, throughout the day can have a significant impact on physical and mental health. This mixed methods systematic review aimed to investigate 24-h MBs' relationship with glycaemic control and psychosocial outcomes in adolescents (11-18 years) with T1D. Ten databases were searched for quantitative and qualitative English language articles reporting at least one of the behaviours and their relationship with outcomes. There were no restrictions on article publication dates or study design. Articles were subjected to title and abstract screening, full text screening, data extraction and quality assessment. Data were summarised narratively, and a meta-analysis was conducted where possible. From 9922 studies, 84 were included for data extraction (quantitative (n = 76), qualitative (n = 8)). Meta-analyses revealed a significant favourable association between PA and HbA1c (-0.22 [95% CI: -0.35, -0.08; I2 = 92.7%; p = 0.001). SB had an insignificant unfavourable association with HbA1c (0.12 [95% CI: -0.06, 0.28; I2 = 86.1%; p = 0.07]) and sleep had an insignificant favourable association (-0.03 [95% CI: -0.21, 0.15; I2 = 65.9%; p = 0.34]). Importantly, no study investigated how combinations of behaviours collectively interacted and impacted on outcomes.
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- Mhairi Patience
- Psychology Group, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Psychological Sciences & Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XP, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Group, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Psychological Sciences & Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XP, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Group, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Psychological Sciences & Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XP, UK
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- Psychology Group, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Psychological Sciences & Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XP, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Group, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Psychological Sciences & Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XP, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Group, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Psychological Sciences & Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XP, UK
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- Psychology Group, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Psychological Sciences & Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XP, UK
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Alvarenga CS, La Banca RO, Neris RR, de Cássia Sparapani V, Fuentealba-Torres M, Cartagena-Ramos D, Leal CL, Esper MV, Nascimento LC. Use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a systematic mapping review. BMC Endocr Disord 2022; 22:43. [PMID: 35183150 PMCID: PMC8858488 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-022-00950-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Among the treatments for type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) is a device that infuses insulin through the subcutaneous tissue in an uninterrupted manner and that comes closest to the physiological secretion of insulin. The use of CSII can provide the family with greater security and children and adolescents have more autonomy in relation to the treatment of T1DM. There is a lack of reviews that systematically gather the mounting evidence about the use of CSII in children and adolescents with T1DM. Therefore, the aim of this review was to group and describe primary and secondary studies on the use of CSII in children and adolescents with T1DM. METHODS A systematic mapping review was performed based on searches in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Lilacs and PsycINFO, using a combination of descriptors and keywords. The screening of the studies was carried out with the aid of the Rayyan software and reading in full was conducted independently by two reviewers. The data extraction of the studies was performed using an extraction tool adapted and validated by researchers specialized in diabetes. The data were analyzed according to the content analysis technique. The map from geocoding of the studies was produced using the ArcGis 10.5 software. RESULTS A total of 113 studies were included in the review, including primary studies, literature reviews and gray literature publications. The content analysis of the results of the studies allowed for the identification of four categories: 1) metabolic control; 2) support networks; 3) benefits of using CSII; and 4) challenges of using CSII, each category having its respective subcategories. The review also made it possible to conduct a rigorous mapping of the literature on the use of CSII considering the location of development and the design of the studies. CONCLUSIONS The use of CSII should be indicated by health professionals able to prepare children, adolescents, and their families for the treatment of T1DM, and, despite being a technological device, it may not be suitable for the entire pediatric population.
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- Carolina Spinelli Alvarenga
- Public Health Nursing Graduate Program, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, SP Brazil
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- Public Health Nursing Graduate Program, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, SP Brazil
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- Public Health Nursing Graduate Program, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, SP Brazil
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- Interunit Doctoral Program in Nursing, University of São Paulo College of Nursing and the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, SP Brazil
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- Maternal-Infant and Public Health Nursing Department, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, 3900 Av. Bandeirantes, Campus Universitário - Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo 14040-902 Brazil
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DeJonckheere M, Joiner KL, Ash GI, Savoye M, Adams M, Weinzimer SA, Sadler LS, Grey M. Youth and Parent Perspectives on the Acceptability of a Group Physical Activity and Coping Intervention for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care 2021; 47:367-381. [PMID: 34610760 DOI: 10.1177/26350106211040429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine youth and parent perspectives on the acceptability of Bright 1 Bodies, a group physical activity and coping intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). METHODS Adolescents participated in 12 weekly sessions of moderate to vigorous physical activity and discussion with peers with T1DM. Adolescents completed an exit survey measuring satisfaction with the intervention on a 5-point Likert scale. Semistructured interviews were conducted with adolescents and at least one parent. Qualitative description was used to develop themes that summarize the acceptability of the intervention. RESULTS Mean scores for survey subscales were: 4.5 (SD = 0.39) for program components and strategies, 4.4 (SD = 0.44) for comfort with the intervention, and 4.3 (SD = 0.62) for instructors. Themes included: (1) adolescents and parents valued being around others with T1DM and their families, (2) the intervention helped adolescents gain knowledge and reinforce diabetes self-management behaviors, (3) challenges included convenience and sustaining participant engagement, and (4) adolescents intended to sustain physical activity and diabetes self-management behaviors after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents and parents viewed the intervention as acceptable across multiple domains. Participants valued the group aspect of the intervention, and future interventions would benefit from integrating social interactions with others with T1DM.
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- Melissa DeJonckheere
- Department of Family Medicine, Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, Newington, Connecticut.,Center for Medical Informatics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- School of Nursing, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- School of Nursing, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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Ash GI, Griggs S, Nally LM, Stults-Kolehmainen M, Jeon S, Brandt C, Gulanski BI, Spanakis EK, Baker JS, Whittemore R, Weinzimer SA, Fucito LM. Evaluation of Web-Based and In-Person Methods to Recruit Adults With Type 1 Diabetes for a Mobile Exercise Intervention: Prospective Observational Study. JMIR Diabetes 2021; 6:e28309. [PMID: 34047700 PMCID: PMC8299346 DOI: 10.2196/28309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Our clinical trial of a mobile exercise intervention for adults 18 to 65 years old with type 1 diabetes (T1D) occurred during COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, prompting us to test web-based recruitment methods previously underexplored for this demographic. OBJECTIVE Our objectives for this study were to (1) evaluate the effectiveness and cost of using social media news feed advertisements, a clinic-based approach method, and web-based snowball sampling to reach inadequately active adults with T1D and (2) compare characteristics of enrollees against normative data. METHODS Participants were recruited between November 2019 and August 2020. In method #1, Facebook and Instagram news feed advertisements ran for five 1-to-8-day windows targeting adults (18 to 64 years old) in the greater New Haven and Hartford, Connecticut, areas with one or more diabetes-related profile interest. If interested, participants completed a webform so that the research team could contact them for eligibility screening. In method #2, patients 18 to 24 years old with T1D were approached in person at clinical visits in November and December 2019. Those who were interested immediately completed eligibility screening. Older patients could not be approached due to clinic restrictions. In method #3, snowball sampling was conducted by physically active individuals with T1D contacting their peers on Facebook and via email for 48 days, with details to contact the research staff to express interest and complete eligibility screening. Other methods referred participants to the study similarly to snowball sampling. RESULTS In method #1, advertisements were displayed to 11,738 unique viewers and attracted 274 clickers (2.33%); 20 participants from this group (7.3%) volunteered, of whom 8 (40%) were eligible. Costs averaged US $1.20 per click and US $95.88 per eligible volunteer. Men had lower click rates than women (1.71% vs 3.17%; P<.001), but their responsiveness and eligibility rates did not differ. In method #2, we approached 40 patients; 32 of these patients (80%) inquired about the study, of whom 20 (63%) volunteered, and 2 of these volunteers (10%) were eligible. Costs including personnel for in-person approaches averaged US $21.01 per inquirer and US $479.79 per eligible volunteer. In method #3, snowball sampling generated 13 inquirers; 12 of these inquirers (92%) volunteered, of whom 8 (67%) were eligible. Incremental costs to attract inquirers were negligible, and total costs averaged US $20.59 per eligible volunteer. Other methods yielded 7 inquirers; 5 of these inquirers (71%) volunteered, of whom 2 (40%) were eligible. Incremental costs to attract inquirers were negligible, and total costs averaged US $34.94 per eligible volunteer. Demographic overrepresentations emerged in the overall cohort (ie, optimal glycemic control, obesity, and low exercise), among those recruited by news feed advertisements (ie, obesity and older age), and among those recruited by snowball sampling (ie, optimal glycemic control and low exercise). CONCLUSIONS Web-based advertising and recruitment strategies are a promising means to attract adults with T1D to clinical trials and exercise interventions, with costs comparing favorably to prior trials despite targeting an uncommon condition (ie, T1D) and commitment to an intervention. These strategies should be tailored in future studies to increase access to higher-risk participants. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04204733; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04204733.
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- Garrett I Ash
- Pain, Research, Informatics, Medical Comorbidities and Education Center, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, United States.,Center for Medical Informatics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Section of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Digestive Health Multispecialty Clinic, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, United States.,Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- School of Nursing, Yale University, Orange, CT, United States
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- Pain, Research, Informatics, Medical Comorbidities and Education Center, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, United States.,Center for Medical Informatics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Section of Endocrinology, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, United States.,Section of Endocrinology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Division of Endocrinology, Baltimore Veterans Administrative Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, China (Hong Kong)
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- Section of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States.,Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT, United States.,Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, United States
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Quirk H, Heller B, Wright N. Feasibility and Acceptability of Physical Activity Monitoring as an Educational Tool in Management of Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes. Can J Diabetes 2020; 44:688-696. [PMID: 33023835 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The spontaneous, sporadic and sometimes unpredictable nature of children's physical activity causes fluctuations in blood glucose level and challenges for children with type 1 diabetes. Physical activity monitoring has potential utility. In this study, we explored the perceptions of physical activity monitoring among health-care professionals and assessed the feasibility and acceptability of using it in the management of pediatric type 1 diabetes. METHODS Seven health-care professionals from 1 pediatric diabetes centre in the United Kingdom were involved in a focus group. Data were analyzed thematically. Physical activity monitoring using a wrist-worn monitor was tested for feasibility with 13 children aged 7 to 11 years with type 1 diabetes. The primary outcome was feasibility (i.e. recruitment, adherence, data completion, adverse events and acceptability). Secondary measures were glycemic control, parental self-efficacy for diabetes management and parental fear of hypoglycemia. RESULTS Health-care professionals valued having an awareness of the level, type and intensity of children's physical activity. They identified unmet training and resource needs that would facilitate them in being able to give physical activity advice to children and families. Recruitment rate was 20%, adherence to the activity monitoring was good and the study completion rate was 62%. No adverse events were reported. Physical activity monitoring was considered acceptable by parents. CONCLUSIONS Physical activity monitoring could be a feasible part of routine clinical practice, but further research is needed to understand whether health-care professionals are best placed to implement it and what impact it has on health outcomes.
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- Helen Quirk
- Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom.
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- Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG), Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre, Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
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- Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Mahadzir MDA, Quek KF, Ramadas A. Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior Peer Support Program for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a Feasibility Trial. Nutrients 2020; 12:E1091. [PMID: 32326541 PMCID: PMC7230344 DOI: 10.3390/nu12041091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND While peer support interventions have shown to benefit adults with certain chronic conditions, there is limited evidence on its feasibility and effectiveness among people with metabolic syndrome (MetS). This paper describes the outcomes of a pre-post feasibility trial of "PEeR SUpport program for ADults with mEtabolic syndrome" (PERSUADE), an evidence-based and community-specific nutrition and lifestyle behavior peer support program for Malaysian adults with MetS. METHODS We recruited 48 peers (median age: 46 (IQR = 11) years old) into four peer groups, who underwent 3 months of PERSUADE, followed by 3 months of follow-up period. Statistical analyses were conducted at post-intervention and post-follow-up to assess the changes in nutrition intake, anthropometry, and metabolic parameters. RESULTS Although there were significant overall increases in total carbohydrate intake and glycemic load (both p < 0.001), we noted significant reductions in the intakes of total energy and fat (both p < 0.001). Physical activity (total METS/week) also showed a significant improvement (p < 0.001). Overall, significant but marginal improvements in anthropometric and vital metabolic parameters were also observed. CONCLUSIONS The feasibility trial supported the adoption of PERSUADE, though there is a need to assess the long-term impact of the peer support program in local community settings.
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- Muhammad Daniel Azlan Mahadzir
- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway 47500, Malaysia;
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- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway 47500, Malaysia;
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