Introduction and Objective: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) prevention protocols are underused and difficult to understand by patients. We aimed to co-create with people living with T1D, caregivers, and healthcare professionals a core DKA education infographic.Methods: Focus groups were recruited through purposive sampling. In a user-centered design process involving oversight by a User Advisory Panel, participants were shown iterative versions of the infographic in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis of coded transcripts informed iterative refinements until convergence was achieved.Results: Following focus groups that defined barriers and behaviours for DKA prevention, a total of 20 diverse participants and 10 members of a User Advisory Panel were involved in seven iterative design sessions. A final draft of the infographic (Figure 1, Faceplate) emerged that incorporated key actions and barriers. Findings emphasized the importance of simplification compared to existing resources; use of clear and accessible language defining the necessary actions. Main design themes were flow of the infographic, legibility, and use of visuals that enhance understanding.Conclusion: A dramatically simplified patient co-created DKA education infographic that addressed known barriers and behaviours is ready for evaluation of DKA prevention knowledge in an intervention study.
W. Cheema: None. D. Mumford: None. N. Ivers: None. M.T. Cheema: None. N. Verhoeff: None. A. Al Mulla: None. A. Orszag: None. L. Lovblom: None. A. Weisman: None. B.A. Perkins: Other Relationship; Abbott, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi. Advisory Panel; Abbott, Insulet Corporation, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, Nephris, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. Research Support; Novo Nordisk.
Diabetes Canada Operating Grant (OG-3-21-5572-BP)
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