Teaching Kitchens: An innovative program for enhancing self‐management skills in adolescents living with type 1 diabetes ( T1D ) – A feasibility study
Authors' conclusion
The first Teaching Kitchen in Australia for adolescents with T1D showed positive engagement and feedback. This is a feasible program that could be incorporated into routine clinical care at PCH.
Study context
- Population
- Adolescents aged 13–17 years living with T1D, Perth Children's Hospital (PCH)12F
- Participants
- 21 adolescents
- Outcome
- Feasibility: ease of recruitment, attendance and retention
Methodological detailssingle-centre, pre- and post-questionnaires, mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative content analysis), Sessions held in October 2022 and March 2023
- Single-centre
- Pre- and post-questionnaires
- Mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative content analysis)
- Sessions held in October 2022 and March 2023
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Feasibility: attendance and retention
Attendance
92.4%
Retention rate
88.9%
Further findings
Participant feedback
- Reported enjoying making new friends and interacting positively with peers
- 47.4%
- Would recommend the program
- 94.7%
- Participants reported learning new culinary skills, especially vegetable and fruit preparation, and incorporating everyday healthy eating habits
Parent feedback
- Parents reported their child's increased confidence and interest in cooking at home
Original publication
Teaching Kitchens: An innovative program for enhancing self‐management skills in adolescents living with type 1 diabetes ( T1D ) – A feasibility study. Diabet Med. Published 3 May 2025. doi:10.
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