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. 2023 Sep;40(9):e15099.
doi: 10.1111/dme.15099. Epub 2023 Apr 17.

A systematic review on the impact of commercially available hybrid closed loop systems on psychological outcomes in youths with type 1 diabetes and their parents

Roberto Franceschi  1 , Enza Mozzillo  2 , Francesca Di Candia  2 , Evelina Maines  1 , Letizia Leonardi  1 , Martina Girardi  1 , Ludovica Fedi  2 , Francesco Maria Rosanio  2 , M Loredana Marcovecchio  3
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A systematic review on the impact of commercially available hybrid closed loop systems on psychological outcomes in youths with type 1 diabetes and their parents

Roberto Franceschi et al. Diabet Med. 2023 Sep.

Abstract

Aim: To systematically assess the impact of commercially available hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems on psychological outcomes in youths with type 1 diabetes and their parents.

Methods: We performed a systematic review including studies published in the last 10 years. PICOS framework was used in the selection process, and evidence was assessed using the GRADE system.

Results: A total of 215 studies were identified after duplicate removal, and 31 studies were included in this systematic review: 20 on first-generation HCL and 11 on second-generation HCL systems. According to studies with moderate- to high-level quality of evidence, HCL systems led to better, or in some studies, unchanged psychological outcomes such as distress and burden related to diabetes management, fear of hypoglycemia, quality of life, satisfaction; instead, quality of sleep was perceived as improved, although results were not confirmed in studies using actigraphy. From semi-structured interviews, answers were more homogeneous, and participants reported a positive experience and attitude towards HCL technology, which was felt to be easy to use and apt to achieve glycemic targets.

Conclusions: Evidence confirms the importance of evaluating the psychosocial needs of youths with diabetes and their families when starting HCL systems and during follow-up, and to set realistic expectations of what can be achieved along with awareness of the limitations of the systems, and educate and motivate families to overcome barriers.

Keywords: HCL; adolescent; child; psychological outcomes; type 1 diabetes.

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