The diabetes management experiences questionnaire: Psychometric validation among adults with type 1 diabetes.
Christel Hendrieckx; Hanafi M Husin; Sienna Russell-Green; Jennifer A Halliday; Benjamin Lam; Steven Trawley; Sybil A McAuley; Leon A Bach; Morton G Burt; Neale D Cohen; Peter G Colman; D Jane Holmes-Walker; Alicia J Jenkins; Melissa H Lee; Roland W McCallum; Steve N Stranks; Vijaya Sundararajan; Tim W Jones; David N O'Neal; Jane Speight;
Abstract
To examine the psychometric properties of the Diabetes Management Experiences Questionnaire (DME-Q). Adapted from the validated Glucose Monitoring Experiences Questionnaire, the DME-Q captures satisfaction with diabetes management irrespective of treatment modalities.The DME-Q was completed by adults with type 1 diabetes as part of a randomized controlled trial comparing hybrid closed loop (HCL) to standard therapy. Most psychometric properties were examined with pre-randomization data (n = 149); responsiveness was examined using baseline and 26-week follow-up data (n = 120).Pre-randomization, participants' mean age was 44 ± 12 years, 52% were women. HbA1c was 61 ± 11 mmol/mol (7.8 ± 1.0%), diabetes duration was 24 ± 12 years and 47% used an insulin pump prior to the trial. A forced three-factor analysis revealed three expected domains, that is, 'Convenience', 'Effectiveness' and 'Intrusiveness', and a forced one-factor solution was also satisfactory. Internal consistency reliability was strong for the three subscales ( range = 0.74-0.84) and 'Total satisfaction' = 0.85). Convergent validity was demonstrated with moderate correlations between DME-Q 'Total satisfaction' and diabetes distress (PAID: r = -0.57) and treatment satisfaction (DTSQ; r = 0.58). Divergent validity was demonstrated with a weak correlation with prospective/retrospective memory (PRMQ: r = -0.16 and - 0.13 respectively). Responsiveness was demonstrated, as participants randomized to HCL had higher 'Effectiveness' and 'Total satisfaction' scores than those randomized to standard therapy.The 22-item DME-Q is a brief, acceptable, reliable measure with satisfactory structural and construct validity, which is responsive to intervention. The DME-Q is likely to be useful for evaluation of new pharmaceutical agents and technologies in research and clinical settings.
Journal | DIABETIC MEDICINE : A JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH DIABETIC ASSOCIATION |
ISSN | 1464-5491 |
Published | 10 Aug 2023 |
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Pages | e15195 e15195 |
DOI | 10.1111/dme.15195 |
Type | Journal Article |
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