Illness Perception. Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Eligible study participants will receive concept mapping instruction intervention in group sessions of 3 to 5 individuals, conducted weekly for one hour per session
Sponsors
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 19 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of type 1 diabetes by a pediatric specialist The age range of 12 to 19 years Newly diagnosed adolescent diabetes. Specifically, patients diagnosed within one month before the study's commencement. Patient's awareness of their diabetes diagnosis Absence of other underlying medical conditions. Informed consent for participation (obtained from both parents and the adolescent)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Illness Perception. Timepoint: Illness perception will be measured using the Illness Perception Questionnaire before the intervention and following three sessions of concept mapping instruction, conducted weekly for one hour per session. Method of measurement: Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohsen Salari
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed