Emotional well-being and HbA1c following the implementation of the Diabetes Psychosocial Assessment Tool (DPAT) in young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM): An observational study
Authors' conclusion
Using the DPAT facilitates the conversation about emotional well-being during routine consultation and follow-up.
Study context
- Population
- Young adults aged 16–25 years with T1D attending clinic, completing the DPAT on two occasionsincluded in analysis
- Participants
- 115 adults
- Exposure
- Second vs first DPAT timepoint
- Outcome
- Emotional well-being symptoms (single-group prevalence)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Moderate-severe diabetes distress
29
25%
Depression/anxiety symptoms
21
19%
Impaired well-being
26
23%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | OR (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression/anxiety symptomsLower odds at second timepoint | 0.55 (0.32–0.96) | P = 0.03 | |
| 0.20.5125Odds ratio (log scale) |
Moderate-severe diabetes distress
- Odds tended to be lower at second timepoint
General well-being and HbA1c
- No change in general well-being or HbA1c
Concordance between DPAT and clinician referrals
- Psychologist referrals (moderate concordance)
- 81%
- Dietician referrals (moderate concordance)
- 70%
Original publication
Emotional well-being and HbA1c following the implementation of the Diabetes Psychosocial Assessment Tool (DPAT) in young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM): An observational study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 8 May 2023. doi:10.
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