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Improving Diabetes-Related Parent-Adolescent Communication With Individualized Feedback
Dana K K May1, Deborah A Ellis2, Annmarie Cano1
1Wayne State University.
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|April 8, 2017
Summary
A brief feedback intervention improved parent communication skills for adolescents with type 1 diabetes. This approach enhanced person-centered communication, empathy, and intimacy in family diabetes management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Behavioral Science
- Family Communication
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial for managing type 1 diabetes in adolescents.
- Parental communication styles can impact adolescent adherence and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot a brief, individualized feedback intervention aimed at enhancing parent communication skills.
- To assess the intervention's effect on person-centered communication in parent-adolescent dyads managing type 1 diabetes.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-nine parent-adolescent dyads participated.
- Parents were randomized to receive either targeted communication feedback or an educational session.
- Communication skills and perceived closeness/empathy were assessed via independent raters and self-report.
Main Results:
- Parents receiving feedback demonstrated greater improvement in person-centered communication skills compared to the control group.
- Adolescents in the feedback group reported significant increases in perceived parental empathy and intimacy.
Conclusions:
- The brief feedback intervention shows preliminary efficacy in improving parent-adolescent communication.
- This approach holds promise for enhancing family dynamics and support in type 1 diabetes management.