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Mathias P, Corathers SD, Carreon SA, Hilliard ME, Papadakis JL, Weissberg-Benchell J, Raymond JK, Pyatak EA, Agarwal S. Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2024; 53:39-52. [PMID: 38272597 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Young adults experience multiple developmental transitions across social, educational, vocational, residential, and financial life domains. These transitions are potential competing priorities to managing a chronic condition such as type 1 diabetes and can contribute to poor psychosocial and medical outcomes. In this narrative review, we describe population outcomes of young adult populations and the unique considerations associated with managing type 1 diabetes in young adulthood. We provide an overview of the current evidence-based strategies to improve care for young adults with type 1 diabetes and recommendations for future directions in the field.
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- Priyanka Mathias
- Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center, 1180 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, 1102 Bates Avenue, Suite 940, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, 1102 Bates Avenue, Suite 940, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 10, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 10, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard. MS 61, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, 1540 Alcazar Street, CHP-133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003, USA
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- Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center, 1180 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, USA; NY Regional Center for Diabetes Translation Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1180 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
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Majidi S, Roberts AJ, Suerken CK, Reboussin BA, Malik FS, Marcovina SM, Corathers S, Reynolds K, Imperatore G, Wadwa RP, Pihoker C. Health Care Transition to Adult Care in Type 1 Diabetes: Associations With Student and Employment Status-The SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study. Clin Diabetes 2023; 41:510-517. [PMID: 37849515 PMCID: PMC10577504 DOI: 10.2337/cd22-0122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Successful transition from a pediatric to adult diabetes care provider is associated with reduced ambulatory diabetes care visits and increased acute complications. This study aimed to determine whether the degree of independence in diabetes care and the rate of acute complications after transition to adult diabetes care were associated with individuals' student or employment status. Nonstudents were found to be less likely than students to be independent with diabetes care, and employed nonstudents were at lower risk of diabetic ketoacidosis than unemployed nonstudents. Additional support may be needed for young adults who are not students or are unemployed to improve independence and reduce the risk for acute complications.
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- Shideh Majidi
- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
- Division of Endocrinology, Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Research & Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA
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- Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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D'Amico RP, Pian TM, Buschur EO. Transition From Pediatric to Adult Care for Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes: Opportunities and Challenges. Endocr Pract 2022; 29:279-285. [PMID: 36528273 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2022.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic disease with patients across the age spectrum that has high potential for morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care continue to demonstrate worsened glycemic control in part due to lack of understanding of transition of care best practices. METHODS This review highlights the impact of existing transition of care interventions, assessment tools, and other recently published strategies for providers to consider to improve care of adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with T1D in both hospital- and clinic-based settings. RESULTS Many barriers impact patients with T1D during the transition period and disparities by race, sex, insurance status, and comorbid illness persist. As diabetic care continues to evolve and the prevalence of adolescents and young adults living with T1D increases, an intentional approach to transition of care is more pressing than ever. While current literature on transition of care models is limited, many show promise in improving clinic attendance and decreasing hospitalization. There are critical discussions that providers should lead with AYA patients to improve their outcomes and increase diabetes self-management, such as re-addressing carbohydrate counseling, sleep hygiene, and reproductive planning. CONCLUSION While further research on transition of care is needed, many care models offer the promise of improved T1D outcomes, enhancements in our approach to care, and increased value for our health care system at large.
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- Rachel P D'Amico
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio.
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Gentili A, Failla G, Melnyk A, Puleo V, Tanna GLD, Ricciardi W, Cascini F. The cost-effectiveness of digital health interventions: A systematic review of the literature. Front Public Health 2022; 10:787135. [PMID: 36033812 PMCID: PMC9403754 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.787135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Background Digital health interventions have significant potential to improve safety, efficacy, and quality of care, reducing waste in healthcare costs. Despite these premises, the evidence regarding cost and effectiveness of digital tools in health is scarce and limited. Objectives The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the evidence on the cost-effectiveness of digital health interventions and to assess whether the studies meet the established quality criteria. Methods We queried PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases for articles in English published from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020 that performed economic evaluations of digital health technologies. The methodological rigorousness of studies was assessed with the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS). The review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2009 checklist. Results Search identified 1,476 results, 552 of which were selected for abstract and 35 were included in this review. The studies were heterogeneous by country (mostly conducted in upper and upper-middle income countries), type of eHealth intervention, method of implementation, and reporting perspectives. The qualitative analysis identified the economic and effectiveness evaluation of six different types of interventions: (1) seventeen studies on new video-monitoring service systems; (2) five studies on text messaging interventions; (3) five studies on web platforms and digital health portals; (4) two studies on telephone support; (5) three studies on new mobile phone-based systems and applications; and (6) three studies on digital technologies and innovations. Conclusion Findings on cost-effectiveness of digital interventions showed a growing body of evidence and suggested a generally favorable effect in terms of costs and health outcomes. However, due to the heterogeneity across study methods, the comparison between interventions still remains difficult. Further research based on a standardized approach is needed in order to methodically analyze incremental cost-effectiveness ratios, costs, and health benefits.
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- Andrea Gentili
- Section of Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy,*Correspondence: Andrea Gentili
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- Department of Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Statistics Division, The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Newtown, NSW, Australia
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- Section of Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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Russell MR, Rogers RL, Rosenthal SM, Lee JY. Increasing Access to Care for Transgender/Gender Diverse Youth Using Telehealth: A Quality Improvement Project. Telemed J E Health 2022; 28:847-857. [PMID: 34637658 PMCID: PMC9231660 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Purpose:We sought to expand telehealth at an academic multidisciplinary pediatric gender center to increase access to gender-affirming care without compromising communication, privacy, or patient satisfaction.Materials and Methods:Patient needs assessments were performed from January 2019 to March 2020. The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic accelerated implementation of the quality improvement project, and clinically appropriate patients were scheduled for video visits starting March 16, 2020. From September 8, 2020 to October 2, 2020, caregivers of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) minors or TGD young adults pursuing gender-affirming medications completed 9-item surveys evaluating communication quality and privacy, access to care, and quality of services for video and clinic visits. Answers were rated via Likert scales (1 = strongly agree, 5 = strongly disagree; 1 = less travel time, 4 = more travel time).Results:Needs assessment (n = 69) showed that 63.8% felt that video visits would improve follow-up. Survey participants (n = 91) reported statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in several areas. Compared with clinic visits, video visits were more convenient, 1.21 ± 0.435 versus 2.36 ± 1.207, took less time from other activities, 4.55 ± 0.522 versus 2.93 ± 1.281, required less travel time, 1.03 ± 0.180 versus 2.63 ± 0.901, and were more acceptable, 1.35 ± 0.545 versus 1.65 ± 0.736. Participants were more likely to choose video visits in the future, 1.32 ± 0.555 versus 1.57 ± 0.732. There were no statistically significant differences in communication quality, privacy, or overall satisfaction.Conclusion:An integrated clinic-video visit model increases access to gender-affirming care for TGD youth while maintaining excellent communication, privacy, and patient satisfaction.
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- Meredith R. Russell
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- School of Nursing, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Prahalad P, Leverenz B, Freeman A, Grover M, Shah S, Conrad B, Morris C, Stafford D, Lee T, Pageler N, Maahs DM. Closing Disparities in Pediatric Diabetes Telehealth Care: Lessons From Telehealth Necessity During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Clin Diabetes 2022; 40:153-157. [PMID: 35669301 PMCID: PMC9160546 DOI: 10.2337/cd20-0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated using telehealth to bridge the clinical gap, but could increase health disparities. This article reports on a chart review of diabetes telehealth visits occurring before COVID-19, during shelter-in-place orders, and during the reopening period. Visits for children with public insurance and for those who were non-English speaking were identified. Telehealth visits for children with public insurance increased from 26.2% before COVID-19 to 37.3% during shelter-in-place orders and 34.3% during reopening. Telehealth visits for children who were non-English speaking increased from 3.5% before COVID-19 to 17.5% during shelter-in-place orders and remained at 15.0% during reopening. Pandemic-related telehealth expansion included optimization of workflows to include patients with public insurance and those who did not speak English. Increased participation by those groups persisted during the reopening phase, indicating that prioritizing inclusive telehealth workflows can reduce disparities in access to care.
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- Priya Prahalad
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
- Corresponding author: Priya Prahalad,
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
- Information Services Department, Stanford Children’s Health, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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Dos Santos TJ, Rodrigues TC, Puñales M, Arrais RF, Kopacek C. Newest Diabetes-Related Technologies for Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes and Its Impact on Routine Care: a Narrative Synthesis of the Literature. CURRENT PEDIATRICS REPORTS 2021; 9:142-153. [PMID: 34430071 PMCID: PMC8377456 DOI: 10.1007/s40124-021-00248-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Purpose of Review This review aims to address the actual state of the most advanced diabetes devices, as follows: continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions (CSII), continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM), hybrid-closed loop (HCL) systems, and “Do-it-yourself” Artificial Pancreas Systems (DIYAPS) in children, adolescents, and young adults. This review has also the objective to assess the use of telemedicine for diabetes care across three different areas: education, social media, and daily care. Recent Findings Recent advances in diabetes technology after integration of CSII with CGM have increased the popularity of this treatment modality in pediatric age and shifted the standard diabetes management in many countries. We found an impressive transition from the use of CSII and/or CGM only to integrative devices with automated delivery systems. Although much has changed over the past 5 years, including a pandemic period that precipitated a broader use of telemedicine in diabetes care, some advances in technology may still be an additional burden of care for providers, patients, and caregivers. The extent of a higher rate of “auto-mode” use in diabetes devices while using the HCL/DIYAPS is essential to reduce the burden of diabetes treatment. Summary More studies including higher-risk populations are needed, and efforts should be taken to ensure proper access to cost-effective advanced technology on diabetes care. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40124-021-00248-7.
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- Tiago Jeronimo Dos Santos
- Pediatrics Unit, Vithas Almería, Instituto Hispalense de Pediatría, Almería Andalusia, Spain.,Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid/IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Post Graduate Program in Medical Sciences - Endocrinology, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Endocrine Division, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul Brazil.,Diabetes Division, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul Brazil
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- Institute for Children with Diabetes, Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology Unit, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Program in Pediatrics, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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Stanger C, Kowatsch T, Xie H, Nahum-Shani I, Lim-Liberty F, Anderson M, Santhanam P, Kaden S, Rosenberg B. A Digital Health Intervention (SweetGoals) for Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Protocol for a Factorial Randomized Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2021; 10:e27109. [PMID: 33620330 PMCID: PMC7943343 DOI: 10.2196/27109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) struggle with the complex daily demands of adherence to their medical regimen and fail to achieve target range glycemic control. Few interventions, however, have been developed specifically for this age group. OBJECTIVE In this randomized trial, we will provide a mobile app (SweetGoals) to all participants as a "core" intervention. The app prompts participants to upload data from their diabetes devices weekly to a device-agnostic uploader (Glooko), automatically retrieves uploaded data, assesses daily and weekly self-management goals, and generates feedback messages about goal attainment. Further, the trial will test two unique intervention components: (1) incentives to promote consistent daily adherence to goals, and (2) web health coaching to teach effective problem solving focused on personalized barriers to self-management. We will use a novel digital direct-to-patient recruitment method and intervention delivery model that transcends the clinic. METHODS A 2x2 factorial randomized trial will be conducted with 300 young adults ages 19-25 with type 1 diabetes and (Hb)A1c ≥ 8.0%. All participants will receive the SweetGoals app that tracks and provides feedback about two adherence targets: (a) daily glucose monitoring; and (b) mealtime behaviors. Participants will be randomized to the factorial combination of incentives and health coaching. The intervention will last 6 months. The primary outcome will be reduction in A1c. Secondary outcomes include self-regulation mechanisms in longitudinal mediation models and engagement metrics as a predictor of outcomes. Participants will complete 6- and 12-month follow-up assessments. We hypothesize greater sustained A1c improvements in participants who receive coaching and who receive incentives compared to those who do not receive those components. RESULTS Data collection is expected to be complete by February 2025. Analyses of primary and secondary outcomes are expected by December 2025. CONCLUSIONS Successful completion of these aims will support dissemination and effectiveness studies of this intervention that seeks to improve glycemic control in this high-risk and understudied population of young adults with T1D. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04646473; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04646473. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/27109.
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- Catherine Stanger
- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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- Centre for Digital Health Interventions, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Centre for Digital Health Interventions, Institute of Technology Management, University of St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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- Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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- Centre for Digital Health Interventions, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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- Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, United States
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Management of type 1 diabetes mellitus for pediatric and young adult patients is well suited for telehealth. Diabetes management requires frequent communication with health care providers as well as the interpretation of many types of data that can be measured in the home and shared virtually to the provider by the patient. Telehealth technologies allow for a safe alternative and/or addition to in-person care for youth with diabetes. Telehealth increases access to health care, saves time and money, and results in improvements in rates of appointment adherence, patient satisfaction, and quality of life.
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- Jennifer L Fogel
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA; Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, 1975 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA.
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Utilizing Telemedicine for Group Visit Provider Encounters: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIABETES & METABOLIC SYNDROME 2020; 1:1-6. [PMID: 32984864 PMCID: PMC7514109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The value of telemedicine has been underscored during the coronavirus pandemic. Utilizing telemedicine could markedly enhance group visit scalability and sustainability. However, there are limited data demonstrating telemedicine use for group visits. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of provider encounters conducted via telemedicine in group visits. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a 6-month diabetes group visit program and compared in-person (months 1-3) versus telemedicine (videoconferencing) (months 4-6) patient-provider encounters. Participants completed the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) at 6-months (primary outcome). To ensure telemedicine did not negatively affect clinical outcomes, we compared in-person versus telemedicine differences in HbA1c, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and attendance. RESULTS The TUQ revealed that participants (N=19) found telemedicine useful and easy to use (4.9/5.0, 4.4/5.0, respectively) and with excellent interface (4.3/5.0), interaction (4.6/5.0), reliability (4.2/5.0), and satisfaction (4.4/5.0). There were no significant differences in clinical outcomes between arms: HbA1c (in-person: -0.60%, telemedicine: -0.52%, p=0.86), blood pressure (systolic: p=0.475, diastolic: p=0.683), weight (p=0.982), BMI (p=0.981), attendance (in-person: 75.44%, telemedicine: 70.12%, p=0.551). CONCLUSION Provider telemedicine encounters in group visits are feasible and acceptable. This is a promising model to address provider limitations in group visits and increase access to care. Larger studies are needed to further evaluate these findings.
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