Understanding the Roles of Romantic Partners and Parents in the Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Emerging Adults.

During the emerging adulthood of people with type 1 diabetes, long-term romantic partners may be involved in diabetes management in ways that supplant parental involvement. We examined the perspectives of involvement in diabetes management of the parents and romantic partners of 29 emerging adults with type 1 diabetes, using qualitative interviews and an online survey. When the individuals with diabetes were in long-term romantic relationships, their partners were heavily involved in managing diabetes and providing support; however, when the individuals with diabetes were in short-term relationships or not in a relationship, their parents were described as having the biggest positive impact on their diabetes management.

Qualitative analysis of helpful and unhelpful aspects of social relationships among young adults with type 1 diabetes.

Aims: Young adulthood is a high-risk time for type 1 diabetes management when individuals are managing diabetes within changing social contexts and new social relationships. This qualitative study examined helpful and unhelpful aspects of social relationships in the daily lives of young adults with type 1 diabetes.

Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews with 29 young adults with type 1 diabetes (ages 22-24, mean = 23 years; 55% female) explored: (a) who in the past week was present when diabetes management occurred; (b) what others did that was helpful or unhelpful for diabetes management; (c) what made helpful and unhelpful aspects of social relationships more or less likely; and (d) what young adults disclosed to others about diabetes.

Psychosocial Factors Related to Functional Restoration Treatment Completion and Return-to-Function for Patients With Chronic Disabling Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify demographic and psychosocial variables associated with successful completion of a functional restoration program and return-to-function within 3 months of treatment completion.

Methods: Three hundred seven patients admitted to the functional restoration program were evaluated for completion status and 200 patients with valid data were assessed for 3-month return-to-function status following completion. Psychosocial and functional status was assessed at baseline.