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Development and evaluation of the Flourish Diabetes Programme.
Sylvia Kruger1, Elmari Deacon2, Esme van Rensburg1
1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Community Psychological Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Health SA = SA Gesondheid
|May 13, 2025
Summary
Positive psychology interventions help adolescents with type 1 diabetes adapt to closed-loop technology. The Flourish Diabetes Programme is a new online resource developed to support this adjustment and enhance well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Endocrinology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Adolescents with type 1 diabetes experience unique challenges adapting to closed-loop technology.
- Positive psychology interventions show promise in improving psychological adjustment and well-being.
- Effective use of medical technology can be supported by psychological interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development, content, and evaluation of the Flourish Diabetes Programme.
- To create a positive psychology intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes using closed-loop technology.
- To facilitate psychological adjustment to closed-loop technology in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research with adolescents and document analysis informed programme development.
- The Delphi method was employed for expert evaluation and refinement.
- An iterative design and development model guided the creation process.
Main Results:
- Expert feedback from the Delphi panel was integral to refining the Flourish Diabetes Programme.
- The intervention was shaped into a user-centered and evidence-based resource.
- The programme was finalized based on expert recommendations.
Conclusions:
- The Flourish Diabetes Programme is a tailored online intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes using closed-loop technology.
- The programme aims to promote positive adjustment and support technology adoption.
- This represents a novel approach to managing medical technology in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
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