hrp0082p1-d3-81 | Diabetes (2) | ESPE2014

mHealth app for Young People with Diabetes Type 1 Transferring from Pediatric to Adult Care

Teilmann Grete , Boisen Kirsten , Hommel Eva , Olsen Birthe , Pedersen-Bjergaard Ulrik , Castensoe-Seidenfaden Pernille

Background: Managing diabetes requires self-care, knowledge and support – especially when moving from pediatric to adult care. Finding ways to empower young people in transition and transfer is therefore important.Objective: To develop, test and evaluate a mHealth app for young people with diabetes type 1 transferring from pediatric to adult care.Method: Development: We developed an app-prototype based on rapid prototyping and...