Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Conditions
Keywords
Type 1 Diabetes, Adolescent
Brief summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of mobile application-supported education based on the Health Promotion Model on diabetes management in adolescents aged 12-18 years with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. The study will be conducted in a pediatric endocrinology clinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive mobile application-based diabetes education, while the control group will receive standard care. Outcomes of the study include diabetes knowledge level, self-efficacy, blood glucose monitoring skills, and HbA1c levels.
Detailed description
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial conducted in adolescents diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. The intervention is based on the Health Promotion Model and delivered through a mobile application including educational modules and interactive content. Data will be collected using validated scales and clinical parameters such as HbA1c. The effectiveness of the intervention will be evaluated through pre-test, post-test, and follow-up measurements.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMobile Application-Supported Education
A mobile application-based education program developed according to the Health Promotion Model to improve diabetes management in adolescents.
Sponsors
Deniz Akkaya Balcı
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: intervention and control. The intervention group will receive mobile application-supported education, while the control group will receive standard care.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years * Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus * Able to use a smartphone * Willing to participate in the study * Provided informed consent (from parents/guardians if under 18)
Exclusion criteria
Presence of any severe chronic disease other than Type 1 Diabetes * Cognitive or psychiatric conditions that may affect participation * Participation in another intervention study * Inability to use a mobile application
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Score | Baseline and 3 months after intervention | Self-efficacy levels of adolescents will be assessed using a validated scale. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed