Assessing Adolescent Involvement in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment: A Scoping Review of Person-Reported Outcome Instruments.

AIM

The aim of this study was to identify and map the content, structure, and application of person-reported outcome instruments used to assess the experience of treatment involvement among adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

METHODS

Studies were identified in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, JSTOR, and MedNar. We included studies that used instruments that assess treatment involvement among adolescents (aged 11-18 years) with type 1 diabetes. All review steps involved two reviewers. Data extraction, charting, and analysis were guided by a template focusing on the content, structure, and application of instruments.

RESULTS

This scoping review identified 23 instruments used in 52 studies, measuring different kinds of treatment involvement among adolescents with type 1 diabetes, e.g., communication with clinicians, clinicians' commitment, and shared decision-making. Both instrument length and response formats varied across instruments. Some instruments were applicable in adolescents, whereas others were suitable for use in adults.

CONCLUSION

This review details the use of several instruments assessing treatment involvement experiences among adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The findings of this review can guide clinicians and researchers on optimal instrument content, structure, and application to implement a person-centred care practice in paediatric diabetes care.