Publications by authors named "K Driscoll"
Objectives: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in pregnancy is challenging. This study explores how assisted hybrid closed-loop (HCL) therapy versus sensor-augmented pump therapy (SAPT) impacts quality of life (QoL) in pregnancy.
Methods: We interviewed 22 of 24 participants randomized to HCL therapy or SAPT in the Pregnancy Intervention with a Closed-Loop System study.
Objective: To examine: 1) differences in prevalence of elevated depressive symptoms between individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and without any type of diabetes overall and by sex; and 2) associations between depressive symptoms and HbA1c, self-management behaviors, and cardiovascular health.
Research Design And Methods: Adults (n = 414) with T1D (mean age = 52 ± 9 years, mean duration = 38 ± 9 years; mean HbA1c = 7.8 ± 1.
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses health-related stigma faced by individuals with chronic health conditions, highlighting its negative effects on mental and physical well-being.
- Researchers created the Internalized Health-Related Stigma (I-HEARTS) Scale to measure this stigma across diverse health conditions, using feedback from affected individuals and health professionals.
- The I-HEARTS Scale was validated through factor analysis, resulting in a reliable 25-item scale that identifies three key aspects of internalized stigma and helps indicate levels of stigma within the population studied.