NCT06694467

Improving Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life and Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Improving Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life and Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: An Experimental Evaluation of the Family Centered Empowerment Model

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 68 (actual)
• Sponsor: Near East University, Turkey · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 12 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Empowerment in healthcare, particularly in the context of chronic illness management such as diabetes, entails equipping patients with knowledge, expertise, and self-assurance to proactively oversee their health and make well-informed choices. This encompasses comprehensive strategies that target psychological, social, and lifestyle elements with the goal of enhancing self-confidence and health results. The objective of this research is to evaluate how the Family-Centered Empowerment Model affects the clinical and psychological outcomes of adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, with an emphasis on increases in quality of life, self-efficacy, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels.

Detailed description

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent and increasingly acknowledged medical disorder that affects individuals worldwide. It is a metabolic condition marked by elevated blood glucose levels that can cause serious side effects like renal failure, heart disease, blindness, and even amputations. To provide a better understanding of the Family-Centered Empowerment Model intervention applied in this work, the components and delivery modes are described in more detail below. Furthermore, a figure or a table suggested at this part could help to present this information more shortly. Details about the intervention The Family-Centered Empowerment Model intervention aimed to help engage the adolescent, an individual with type 1 DM, and his/her family in the self management process. The purpose of this study was to improve coping skills with type 1 DM population by increasing teamwork between adolescents and their members of their household.

Conditions

• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Education program	An official diabetes education program designed to provide people with diabetes and their families the information and abilities they need to manage their condition effectively. Diabetes kinds, blood sugar control, self-monitoring methods, nutrition, meal planning, physical activity recommendations, medication management, and problem-solving approaches are all included in these programs. Additionally, they offer psychological assistance to help people manage the emotional challenges of having diabetes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-01
• Primary completion: 2023-07-30
• Completion: 2023-11-15
• First posted: 2024-11-19
• Last updated: 2024-11-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)