title: Using qualitative methods to evaluate a family behavioral intervention for type 1 diabetes.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The objectives of this study were to qualitatively evaluate a dyadic adolescent-parent type 1 diabetes (T1D) program developed to prevent deterioration in diabetes care among adolescents with T1D and provide recommendations for program refinement.
  
  
  METHODS
  Thirteen adolescent-parent dyads who participated in the larger randomized controlled trial, the TeamWork Project, were interviewed regarding their perceptions of their participation in the program and current T1D challenges. Interviews were transcribed and coded to establish broad themes.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Adolescents and parents thought the TeamWork Project sessions were helpful and taught them new information. Five themes catalog findings from the qualitative interviews: TeamWork content, TeamWork structure, transition of responsibility, current and future challenges, and future intervention considerations.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Addressing T1D challenges as a parent-adolescent dyad via a behavioral clinic program is helpful to families during adolescence. Findings highlight the utility of qualitative evaluation to tailor interventions for the unique challenges related to pediatric chronic illness.
authors.forename: Linda Jones
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Herbert
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sweenie
authors.forename: Katherine Patterson
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Clarissa
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Holmes
authors.forename: Randi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Streisand
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence; D008875:Middle Aged; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015397:Program Evaluation; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Qualitative; adolescents; behavioral intervention; type 1 diabetes