Junior KICk-OFF: Diabetes education for children under 11 years V1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Junior KICk-OFF. Development and pilot evaluation of structured self-management education packages for children 11 years of age and under with type 1 diabetes, their parents and carers.
IRAS ID
153644
Contact name
Katherine J Price
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 30 days
Research summary
Junior KICk-OFF: The aim of this study is to develop educational packages for children of primary school age with type 1 diabetes and their parents, and to undertake a small scale feasibility study to allow evaluation of the curriculum. UK Paediatric diabetes teams currently deliver education using largely unevaluated teaching materials. By working with the education profession we aim to develop packages which are based on recognised educational theory and practice. We hope that use of these will result in better blood glucose control, reducing the risk of long-term diabetes complications such as eye and kidney disease.
Our team have previously produced KICk-OFF (KO); a course for 11-16 year olds. It was tested in a multicentre randomised trial. The intervention group reported improved quality of life and those with the poorest control, had improved blood glucose control at 2 years. KO was developed with schoolteachers, families and educationalists. The same approach is planned for this study.
Focus groups of parents and children have been undertaken. Their opinion is being used to develop educational packages for:
1. Parents/carers of children under 11 years
2. Key Stage 1 children (Reception and school years 1 and 2)
3. Key Stage 2 Children (Years 3-6)
Using the new curricula and teaching material, pilot education sessions will be delivered. We will recruit 24 children from Sheffield Children’s Hospital diabetes clinic. They will be 11 years of age or under, attending primary school and have Type 1 diabetes. They will all speak English and have no other conditions that affect diabetes control. We will assess, through observation of lessons and questionnaires, the educators’ interpretation of the curriculum, delivery methods, children’s engagement and learning. Interviews, measurement of blood glucose control and psychological outcomes will undertaken after the teaching. Data from this will be used to design a larger scale evaluation.REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Sheffield Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/YH/0002
Date of REC Opinion
19 Jan 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion