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Using qualitative methods to guide clinical trial design: parent recommendations for intervention modification in
Maureen Monaghan1, Risa E Sanders, Katherine Patterson Kelly
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA. mmonagha@cnmc.org
Summary
Parents of young children with Type 1 diabetes reported high satisfaction with a supportive intervention program. Future research should offer programs sooner after diagnosis and expand support for caregivers.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Endocrinology
- Psychology
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes management in young children requires significant parental effort.
- Limited research exists on supportive interventions for parents managing pediatric Type 1 diabetes.
- Parents need enhanced social and emotional support for daily diabetes care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a five-session intervention designed for parents of young children with Type 1 diabetes.
- To assess parent satisfaction and gather recommendations for program improvement.
- To understand the experiences of parents managing pediatric Type 1 diabetes.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods program evaluation.
- Quantitative satisfaction survey administered to 12 parents.
- Qualitative in-depth interviews with 4 parents for thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- High levels of parent satisfaction with the intervention program were reported.
- Thematic analysis identified a need for earlier intervention post-diagnosis.
- Key recommendations included enhanced educational and support offerings for parents and caregivers.
Conclusions:
- The intervention demonstrated high parent satisfaction.
- Program refinement should focus on timing (closer to diagnosis) and expanded caregiver support.
- Further research is needed to optimize interventions for parents of children with Type 1 diabetes.
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