Adapting a Generic Coping Skills Programme for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study

作者：Serlachius A^*; Northam E; Frydenberg E; Cameron F

来源：Journal of Health Psychology, 2012, 17(3): 313-323.

DOI：10.1177/1359105311415559

• adolescents
• coping skills
• psychosocial programme
• qualitative methods
• type 1 diabetes

Few qualitative studies have examined the views of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) regarding psychosocial programme development and content. We conducted focus groups with 13 adolescents with T1DM to explore stressors and gain feedback on adapting a generic coping skills programme. The following prevalent stressors were identified: parental/adolescent conflict, balancing self-management and daily life, and health concerns. Prevalent views on programme adaptation included enhancing social support and adding diabetes-specific information and skills. Based on these data, the programme was adapted to address stressors and support self-management, thus better meeting the needs of, and appeal to, adolescents with T1DM.

• 出版日期2012-4