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Randomized Trial of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes.


ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of a positive psychology intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) on adherence, glycemic control, and quality of life. METHODS:Adolescents with T1D (n = 120) and their caregivers were randomized to either an Education (EDU) (n = 60) or Positive Affect (PA) intervention (n = 60). Adolescents in the PA group received the intervention reminders (gratitude, self-affirmation, parental affirmation, and small gifts) via text messages or phone calls over 8 weeks. Questionnaires were completed by adolescents and caregivers and clinical data (glucometer and HbA1c) were collected at baseline 3 and 6 months. Data were analyzed using generalized linear modeling. RESULTS:After adjusting for covariates, adolescents in the PA group demonstrated significant improvement in quality of life at 3 months, compared to the EDU group, but this was not sustained at 6 months. Similarly, the PA group showed a significant decrease in disengagement coping at 3 months but not at 6 months. There was no significant intervention effect on blood glucose monitoring, but the odds of clinically significantly improvement (checking at least one more time/day) were about twice as high in the PA group as the EDU group. No significant effects were found for glycemic control. CONCLUSIONS:A positive psychology intervention had initial significant, positive effects on coping and quality of life in adolescents with T1D. A more intensive or longer-lasting intervention may be needed to sustain these effects and to improve adherence and glycemic control.

SUBMITTER: Jaser SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6681471 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Randomized Trial of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes.

Jaser Sarah S SS   Whittemore Robin R   Choi Leena L   Nwosu Samuel S   Russell William E WE  

Journal of pediatric psychology 20190601 5


<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the effects of a positive psychology intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) on adherence, glycemic control, and quality of life.<h4>Methods</h4>Adolescents with T1D (n = 120) and their caregivers were randomized to either an Education (EDU) (n = 60) or Positive Affect (PA) intervention (n = 60). Adolescents in the PA group received the intervention reminders (gratitude, self-affirmation, parental affirmation, and small gifts) via text messages or ph  ...[more]

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