Date of Award
8-28-2020
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (MMSc)
First Advisor
Lynn E. Fiellin, MD
Abstract
Type 1 diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by an inability to produce insulin, leading to hyperglycemia and other serious complications. Type 1 diabetes can be managed with exogenous insulin and careful dietary monitoring. However, adolescents with type 1 diabetes often have difficulty adhering to optimal treatment regimens, resulting in poorer diabetic control than patients in any other age group. In this study, we will test the efficacy of a serious videogame for increasing adherence to effective treatment regimens. We hypothesize that this intervention will lead to a significant reduction in glycosylated hemoglobin A1c, the standard assessment of diabetic control. We will randomize patients to the videogame intervention or a control group and measure hemoglobin A1c levels before and after intervention. This study will evaluate an engaging, age-appropriate tool to allow clinicians to connect with adolescent patients with the goal of decreasing their incidence of future diabetes-related complications.
Recommended Citation
Gibson, Zachary, "Videogame Intervention for Improved Control of Type 1 Diabetes in Adolescents" (2020). Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses. 16.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysmpa_theses/16
This Article is Open Access