Dewey, DeborahWinston, Karin2016-10-172016-10-1720162016Winston, K. (2016). Evaluation of a Targeted Video for Transition from Pediatric To Adult Care For Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25981http://hdl.handle.net/11023/3437Transition from pediatric to adult care is challenging for patients with complex, chronic illnesses such as type 1 diabetes mellitus. To optimize successful transition of care, providers put great efforts into preparing patients for the change. This thesis evaluated the use of videos for patient decision-making in general and one video in particular that was designed to facilitate transition of care. The scoping review demonstrated that there is a vast amount of published data, which show that videos are effective in helping patients make decisions. The focus group study affirmed that patients appreciate the incorporation of a video in their transition preparation. These participants also noted that the process of transition required then to deal with complex emotional ambiguity as well as navigate logistic challenges. Video resources, which may be particularly useful to prepare in youth and young adults for important junctions in care, are valuable tools that should continue to be developed and refined.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Mass CommunicationsMedicine and SurgeryDiabetesTransitionVideomaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/25981