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Effectiveness of a Transition Program for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes in the Transition to Adulthood
Sponsor: Göteborg University
Summary
The transfer of young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to adult care occurs during a critical period of life, while many young people with T1D have unsatisfactory glycemic control. The preparation to take over responsibility for their health and self-care as well as increasing their participation in care are important aspects for strengthening people's own ability, an important component of person-centered care. STEPSTONES-DIAB aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a person-centred transition program for adolescents with T1D to empower them to become active partners in their care. The study is conducted at two hospitals in Stockholm, Sweden where 140 patients will be randomized to either a structured, person-centered transition program over a 2.5 -year period or to usual care. Outcome measures is empowerment, participation and responsibility in care, health status, glycemic control as well as the participants' experiences of care during transfer.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Person-Centred Transition Program to Empower Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes in the Transition to Adulthood: the STEPSTONES-DIAB Project
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - 16 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
140
Start Date
2019-08-15
Completion Date
2026-06-15
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
A Person-Centred Transition Program to Empower Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes in the Transition to Adulthood: the STEPSTONES-DIAB Project
Behavioral: Transition program Participants will be part of a transition program that aim to prepare them for adult life and adult care wich includes eight key components: 1. A transition coordinator; 2. Education on diabetes, treatments, health behavior, dealing with school, friends; 3. Telephone availability; 4. Information about the adult diabetes service: 5. Guidance of parents; 6. Meeting with peers: 7. A person-centered transition plan; and 8. Preparation and transfer to adult diabetes service.
Standard care
Participants allocated to this group will receive usual care, which includes regular follow-up visits in pediatric diabetes outpatient clinics. Usual care can vary across the two clinics, however, they all include meetings with a nurse and a physician.
Locations (2)
Children's Outpatient Diabetes Clinics, Astrid Lindgrens Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Huddinge, Sweden
Children's Outpatient Diabetes Clinics, Astrid Lindgrens Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Solna, Sweden