Type 2 Diabetes
Conditions
Keywords
youth onset type 2 diabetes, shared medical appointments, group appointments, pediatric type 2 diabetes
Brief summary
The goal of this study is to learn about if shared medical appointment is an acceptable way to deliver care to youth with type 2 diabetes. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Design four group activities centered around nutrition therapy, peer interactions, exercise and stress management. * Design the clinical workflow for implementation phase. Participants will attend quarterly clinic appointments and group activities and take surveys. Researchers will compare this intervention to standard of care.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
AYA Advisory Council Inclusion Criteria * Age 12 to 18 at time of study enrollment * Receives care for type 2 diabetes * Willingness to attend all meetings * English-speaking
Exclusion criteria
• Non-verbal or unable to participate in group activities and discussions Caregiver Advisory Council Inclusion Criteria * Age 18 or above * Caregiver of AYA with type 2 diabetes * Willingness to attend all meetings * English- or Spanish-speaking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Design four group activities for Team Clinic for youth with type 2 diabetes | Baseline to 5 months | Activities will be prepared for the focus group for the following topics 1. Nutrition Therapy, 2. Peer Interactions, 3. Exercise, 4. Stress Management. |
| Design Team Clinic for youth with type 2 diabetes workflow | Baseline to 1 year | Team Clinic in a multidisciplinary care model that includes 1) individual encounter with clinician, 2) group activity, 3) caregiver group discussion, 4) option to consult with nurse, dietician, and/or behavioral health specialist. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Children's Hospital Los Angeles