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Supporting parents of very young children with type 1 diabetes: results from a pilot study

Maureen Monaghan1, Marisa E Hilliard, Fran R Cogen

  • 1Department of Psychology, Clinical Research Institute, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA. mmonagha@cnmc.org

Patient Education and Counseling
|May 4, 2010
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A telephone-based intervention shows promise for improving quality of life in parents of young children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) by reducing stress and enhancing support.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Behavioral Health
  • Family Support Interventions

Background:

  • Managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in young children presents unique challenges for parents.
  • Parental stress and social support significantly impact parental quality of life (QOL) and child's diabetes management.
  • Existing interventions may not fully address the psychosocial needs of parents with young children with T1D.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the initial efficacy and feasibility of a telephone-based supportive intervention for parents of young children with T1D.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on parental stress, social support, and overall quality of life.
  • To explore parental satisfaction with the supportive program.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study was conducted with 24 parents (88% mothers) of young children (ages 2-5 years) with T1D.
  • The intervention program was developed based on social cognitive theory.
  • Participants completed psychosocial questionnaires and a program satisfaction survey pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Paired t-tests indicated a significant decrease in pediatric parenting stress within the intervention group.
  • A positive trend was observed for increased perceived social support among parents.
  • The intervention was well-received, with most participants finding it helpful and interesting.

Conclusions:

  • A structured, telephone-based intervention shows potential for supporting parents in managing type 1 diabetes in young children.
  • This approach may positively influence parental quality of life and potentially benefit children's health outcomes.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the broader implications of such interventions.
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