An Adult Health Care-Based Pediatric to Adult Transition Program for Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
An Adult Health Care-Based Pediatric to Adult Transition Program for Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
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DOI:
10.1177/0145721716677098
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发表时间:
2017-02-01
影响因子:
3.9
通讯作者:
Long, Judith A.
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作者:
Agarwal, Shivani;Raymond, Jennifer K.;Long, Judith A.
PurposeThe purpose of the study was to evaluate an adult health care program model for emerging adults with type 1 diabetes transitioning from pediatric to adult care.MethodsEvaluation of the Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Transition Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania included a cohort of 72 emerging adults with type 1 diabetes, ages 18 to 25 years. Data were extracted from transfer summaries and the electronic medical record, including sociodemographic, clinical, and follow-up characteristics. Pre-and postprogram assessment at 6 months included mean daily blood glucose monitoring frequency (BGMF) and glycemic control (A1C). Paired t tests were used to examine change in outcomes from baseline to 6 months, and multiple linear regression was utilized to adjust outcomes for baseline A1C or BGMF, sex, diabetes duration, race, and insulin regimen. Open-ended survey responses were used to assess acceptability amongst participants.ResultsFrom baseline to 6 months, mean A1C decreased by 0.7% (8 mmol/mol), and BGMF increased by 1 check per day. Eighty-eight percent of participants attended >= 2 visits in 6 months, and the program was rated highly by participants and providers (pediatric and adult).ConclusionsThis study highlights the promise of an adult health care program model for pediatric to adult diabetes transition.