A Virtual Living Lab Platform Codeveloped for Mental Health in Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes (BrightSpark Care Lab): Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

Key Points

• This research aims to create and evaluate a virtual living lab platform to address mental health challenges in youth with type 2 diabetes.
• Develop a co-created virtual living lab platform for mental health support.
• Employ mixed methods for data collection and analysis.
• Engage youth and stakeholders in the development process.
• Anticipated improvements in mental health outcomes among youth participants.
• Increased engagement with diabetes management through the virtual platform.