Relationships and the development of transition readiness skills into early emerging adulthood for individuals with type 1 diabetes. Issue 3 (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kelly, Caitlin S.; Berg, Cynthia A.; Ramsey, Meagan A.; Baker, Ashley C.; Donaldson, David L.; Swinyard, Michael T.; Lindsay, Rob; Murray, Mary; Wiebe, Deborah J.
• Is Part Of: Children's health care. Volume 47:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 308
• Page End: 325
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Children -- Hospital care -- Periodicals; Child health services -- Periodicals; Children -- Preparation for medical care -- Periodicals; 362.19892
• DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2017.1354294
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0273-9615

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The study examined how "transition readiness" skills develop from relationship processes with parents, friends, and healthcare providers. During their senior year of high school and one year later, participants ( n = 217) with type 1 diabetes completed measures of transition readiness skills (Self-Management; Self-Advocacy), adherence, HbA1c, and relationships with providers (patient-centered communication), parents (monitoring/knowledge), and friends (knowledge/helpfulness) surrounding diabetes. Self-Management skills increased across time. Higher friend knowledge/helpfulness during emerging adulthood was associated with increased Self-Management skills. Adherence improved when relationships with providers and friends matched transition readiness skills, indicating that these relationships may facilitate transition skills in early emerging adulthood.