hrp0084p2-257 | Diabetes | ESPE2015

Developing a Targeted, Mobile-Health Technology (E-Book) to Promote Self-Care During Diabetes Transition

Dwyer Andrew , Unal Samaita , Emmanouilidis Severine , Aquarone-Vaucher Marie-Paule , Pichard Silvia , Gyuriga Teresa , Korpes Joelle , Jornayvaz Francois , Gonzalez-Rodriguez Elena , Elowe-Gruau Eglantine , Stoppa Sophie , Zanchi-Delacretaz Anne , Puder Jardena , Amati Francesca , Bouthors Therese , Phan-Hug Franziska , Pitteloud Nelly , Hauschild Michael

Background: For young adults with type 1 diabetes, transition from a paediatric setting to an adult care setting is a vulnerable period with risks for gaps in care. These emerging adults need to develop skills for managing their diabetes yet it is often challenging to cover all anticipatory guidance topics related to type 1 diabetes. In the context of a structured transition clinic, we hypothesized that by leveraging teensÂ’ facility with technology and marketing/design we...