Developments in the design and delivery of self‐management support for children and young people with diabetes: A narrative synthesis of systematic reviews
Authors' conclusion
The cost-effective flexibility of increasing the reliance on technology is an attractive proposition; however, there are resource implications for digital connectivity in underserved populations. The need remains to improve the understanding of which elements of each component are most effective in a particular context, and how to optimise the influence and input of families, caregivers and peers.
Study context
- Population
- Children and young people with diabetes (CYPD)
- Comparison
- Self-management support elements: education/peer support, psychological counselling, self-monitoring, telecare
- Outcome
- Impact of self-management support elements on CYPD
Methodological detailsreviews from the last 3 years
- Reviews from the last 3 years
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Games and gamification appear to offer a promising means of engaging and educating CYPD
- Psychological interventions by trained practitioners appear to improve HbA1c and quality of life; effect sizes small
- Technology-enabled interactive diaries can increase self-monitoring frequency and reduce HbA1c
- Synchronous telephone telecare produced significant HbA1c improvements
Original publication
Developments in the design and delivery of self‐management support for children and young people with diabetes: A narrative synthesis of systematic reviews. Diabet Med. Published 6 January 2023. doi:10.
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