Prototyping Process and Usability Testing of a Serious Game for Brazilian Children With Type 1 Diabetes.

This study aims to describe the prototype development and testing of a serious game designed for Brazilian children with diabetes. Following an approach of user-centered design, the researchers assessed game's preferences and diabetes learning needs to develop a Paper Prototype. The gameplay strategies included diabetes pathophysiology, self-care tasks, glycemic management, and food group learning. Diabetes and technology experts (n = 12) tested the prototype during audio-recorded sessions. Next, they answered a survey to evaluate the content, organization, presentation, and educational game aspects. The prototype showed a high content validity ratio (0.80), with three items not achieving the critical values (0.66). Experts recommended improving the game content and food illustrations. This evaluation contributed to the medium-fidelity prototype version, which after testing with diabetes experts (n = 12) achieved high content validity values (0.88). One item did not meet the critical values. Experts suggested increasing the options of outdoor activities and meals. Researchers also observed and video-recorded children with diabetes (n = 5) playing the game with satisfactory interaction. They considered the game enjoyable. The interdisciplinary team plays an important role guiding the designers in the use of theories and real needs of children. Prototypes are a low-cost usability and a successful method for evaluating games.

Clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the quality of life of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. METHOD: A quantitative, cross-sectional and analytical study, developed in a municipality in northeastern Brazil, between March and September 2021, with 81 children/adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and their guardians/caregivers. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic and clinical variables and two quality of life instruments were used. Descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out. RESULTS: Adolescents whose parents had a family income greater than a minimum wage had a lower prevalence of impaired quality of life when compared to those with a lower income. Adolescents with time since diagnosis of less than four years had a satisfactory quality of life, and children aged 8 to 12 years who self-administered insulin had a lower prevalence of high quality of life compared to those who did not. CONCLUSION: Adolescents with a family income of less than a minimum wage, diagnosis time of more than four years and children aged 8-12 who self-administer insulin need greater professional support to have a better quality of life.

ISPAD ANNUAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 2023.

The 49th Annual Conference of the International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), held from October 18 to 21, 2023, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, showcased significant advancements and diversity in paediatric and adolescent diabetes research and clinical innovations. The conference, renowned for its global impact, brought together experts to discuss cutting-edge developments in the field. Highlights from the plenary sessions included ground-breaking research on immunotherapies and diabetes technologies and offering new insights into personalised treatment approaches. Keynote speakers emphasised the importance of early diagnosis, prevention and the potential of novel biomarkers in predicting disease progression. The symposia covered a broad spectrum of topics, from advancements in continuous glucose monitoring technologies to the latest in hybrid closed loop systems which promise to revolutionise diabetes management for young patients.

Clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the quality of life of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes / Factores clínicos y sociodemográficos asociados a la calidad de vida de niños y adolescentes con diabetes tipo 1 / Fatores clínicos e sociodemográficos associados à qualidade de vida do público infantojuvenil com diabetes tipo 1

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Method: A quantitative, cross-sectional and analytical study, developed in a municipality in northeastern Brazil, between March and September 2021, with 81 children/adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and their guardians/caregivers. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic and clinical variables and two quality of life instruments were used. Descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out. Results: Adolescents whose parents had a family income greater than a minimum wage had a lower prevalence of impaired quality of life when compared to those with a lower income. Adolescents with time since diagnosis of less than four years had a satisfactory quality of life, and children aged 8 to 12 years who self-administered insulin had a lower prevalence of high quality of life compared to those who did not. Conclusion: Adolescents with a family income of less than a minimum wage, diagnosis time of more than four years and children aged 8-12 who self-administer insulin need greater professional support to have a better quality of life.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar los factores clínicos y sociodemográficos asociados a la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de niños y adolescentes con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal y analítico, desarrollado en un municipio del Nordeste brasileño, entre marzo y septiembre de 2021, con 81 niños/adolescentes con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1 y sus tutores/cuidadores. Se utilizó un cuestionario que contenía variables sociodemográficas y clínicas y dos instrumentos de calidad de vida. Se realizó análisis descriptivo e inferencial. Resultados: los adolescentes cuyos padres tenían un ingreso familiar superior a un salario mínimo tuvieron una menor prevalencia de deterioro de la calidad de vida en comparación con aquellos con menores ingresos. Los adolescentes con un tiempo de diagnóstico menor a cuatro años tuvieron una calidad de vida satisfactoria, y los niños de 8 a 12 años que se autoadministraron insulina tuvieron una menor prevalencia de alta calidad de vida en comparación con los que no lo hicieron. Conclusión: Los adolescentes con ingreso familiar menor a un salario mínimo, tiempo de diagnóstico mayor a cuatro años y niños de 8 a 12 años que se autoadministran insulina necesitan mayor apoyo profesional para tener una mejor calidad de vida.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os fatores clínicos e sociodemográficos associados à qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de crianças e adolescentes com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1. Método: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e analítico, desenvolvido em um município do Nordeste brasileiro, entre março e setembro de 2021, com 81 crianças/adolescentes com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1 e seus responsáveis/cuidadores. Utilizaram-se um questionário contendo as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas e dois instrumentos de qualidade de vida. Realizou-se análise descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: Adolescentes cujos pais tinham renda familiar superior a um salário mínimo apresentaram prevalência menor de qualidade de vida prejudicada, quando comparados àqueles com renda inferior. Adolescentes com tempo de diagnóstico menor que quatro anos apresentaram qualidade de vida satisfatória, e crianças de 8 a 12 anos que faziam autoaplicação de insulina apresentaram prevalência menor de qualidade de vida alta em relação às que não realizavam. Conclusão: Adolescentes com renda familiar inferior a um salário mínimo, tempo de diagnóstico superior a quatro anos e crianças de 8-12 anos que realizam autoaplicação de insulina necessitam de maior suporte profissional para ter melhor qualidade de vida.