SIBS-ONLINE: Satisfaction of an Online Program for Siblings and Parents of Children Living with Type 1 Diabetes

The objective of this pilot study was to examine satisfaction with SIBS-ONLINE, a manual-based group online intervention for parents and children with a sibling with chronic health conditions. Three families with a child with type 1 diabetes were recruited online via summer camps. The SIBS-ONLINE intervention consisted of 6 online weekly group sessions via Zoom videoconferencing. Satisfaction with the intervention in both mothers and sibling participants was assessed at the end of the study via questionnaires. For mothers, 66.7% reported that they agreed the intervention format was easy to use, they would participate again, the intervention helped to better manage their sibling’s role and their communication with the child, and that they liked the experience. One hundred percent of mothers reported that they would recommend SIBS-ONLINE to similar families. For siblings, 100% reported enjoying the intervention experience. The SIBS-ONLINE intervention demonstrated a high level of satisfaction among families.