Implementing a transition pathway in diabetes: a qualitative study of the experiences and suggestions of young people with diabetes

ISRCTN ISRCTN73417551
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN73417551
Protocol serial number 4383
Sponsor Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Funder Diabetes UK (UK) (ref: BDA:RD06/0003267)
Submission date
07/07/2010
Registration date
07/07/2010
Last edited
30/08/2013
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Gail Dovey Pearce
Scientific

North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Shields
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom

Email gail.dovey-pearce@northumbria.nhs.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designSingle centre non-randomised interventional process of care trial
Secondary study designNon randomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study acronymDRN132
Study objectives1. Each young person given the option of 'Transition Sessions' (4 in total)
2. Begins with 'Transition Planner'
3. Addresses issues pertinent to young person and their diabetes
4. Aimed at looking at self care issues
5. Encouraging young people to take control of their health
6. Managing the transition to adult services
7. Supporting young people to make informed decisions about health choices
8. Supporting staff to encourage this to happen
Ethics approval(s)MREC approved (ref: 07/Q0904/19)
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedTopic: Diabetes Research Network; Subtopic: Both; Disease: Service delivery
InterventionTransition Pathway: Young people with diabetes aged 15 - 16 years at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Barriers and facilitators to implementing a Transition Pathway for adolescents with diabetes

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date31/08/2010

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit16 Years
SexNot Specified
Target sample size at registration31
Key inclusion criteria1. Young people aged 16 years and older
2. Attend the Diabetes service at North Tyneside General Hospital
3. Transferred from the paediatric service at North Tyneside, having taken part in the 'transition pathway' during their final year in paediatrics
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment01/01/2008
Date of final enrolment31/08/2010

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

North Tyneside General Hospital
North Shields
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/11/2011 Yes No