Sarah S Jaser1, Niral Patel1, Russell L Rothman2, Leena Choi3, Robin Whittemore4. 1. Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA (Prof Jaser, Ms Patel) 2. Center for Health Services Research, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennesse, USA (Dr Rothman) 3. Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennesse, USA (Dr Choi) 4. Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Dr Whittemore)
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of the current study was to pilot-test a positive psychology intervention to improve adherence to diabetes management in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. METHODS: A total of 39 adolescents (ages, 13-17 years) with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers were randomized to a positive psychology intervention (n = 20) or an attention control (education) intervention (n = 19). The intervention condition used positive psychology exercises (eg, gratitude, self-affirmation), small gifts, and parent affirmations to boost positive affect. Outcomes included frequency of blood glucose monitoring, quality of life, and glycemic control. RESULTS: No main effects for treatment were observed at the 6-month follow-up. However, there was a significant association between adolescents' levels of positive affect and measures of adherence, including self-report and meter downloads of glucose monitoring. CONCLUSIONS: The results from the current study support the assertion that positive affect in the context of diabetes education is an important factor to consider in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
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PURPOSE: The purpose of the current study was to pilot-test a positive psychology intervention to improve adherence to diabetes management in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. METHODS: A total of 39 adolescents (ages, 13-17 years) with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers were randomized to a positive psychology intervention (n = 20) or an attention control (education) intervention (n = 19). The intervention condition used positive psychology exercises (eg, gratitude, self-affirmation), small gifts, and parent affirmations to boost positive affect. Outcomes included frequency of blood glucose monitoring, quality of life, and glycemic control. RESULTS: No main effects for treatment were observed at the 6-month follow-up. However, there was a significant association between adolescents' levels of positive affect and measures of adherence, including self-report and meter downloads of glucose monitoring. CONCLUSIONS: The results from the current study support the assertion that positive affect in the context of diabetes education is an important factor to consider in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
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