Table 3.

Illustrative feedback on the in-person group model building workshop from older adults living with Type 1 diabetes and their caregivers

Feedback Theme	Illustrative Response [Workshop #, Participant #]
Things Liked about the Study*
Opportunity to share experiences with peers	“Sharing CGM & other T1 experiences with other diabetics” [WS 1, P1] // “Good chance to share experiences and learning” [WS 6 P3]
Learning and exchange of knowledge	“I learned a lot of valuable information about type 1 diabetes and CGM. I also learned I am not alone in some of the problems I encountered with diabetes.” [WS 2 P1]
Peer support	“Hearing about others going through what I go through” [W 5 P2] // “It let me know that that other participants were or have similar experiences.” [WS 9 P3]
Workshop pace and structure	“Everything. Expectations were well-addressed and the concepts we discussed were relevant and important. Liked the flow– the explanation and the freedom to discuss all topics” [W7 P1]// “it was fast moving” [W7 P4]// “brainstorming” [W5 P2]
Age-specific discussions	“Talking with other diabetics close to my age. It was reassuring to hear others talk about feelings and experiences similar to mine” [W7 P2]
Systems thinking framework	“The researchers. The iceberg. The way experiences impact positive and negative behavior. The examples. The exploration of why the graphs over time may have changed” [W9 P2] // “Very interesting methodology-technique for a study” [W3 P1]
Contribution to research	“Knowing that our input will (eventually) be put to use in clinical practice” [WS2 P2]
Areas for Improvement**
Duration of the workshop	Graphs too long—I understand reason—but workshop should be two hours [W6 P2] // Need more time in discussion [W8 P3] // Not enough time. I LOVE learning about ways to live a longer productive life- and to explore ways that will allow me to do so [W7 P1]
Lack of food or beverages provided	It would be nice to have water or coffee available to participants [W6 P3]// no snacks or refreshments [W5 P4]

*Participants responded to the following prompt: “What did you like about the workshop?”

** Participants responded in writing to the following prompt: “What did you not like about the workshop? Please provide suggestions for ways to improve the workshop.”

Abbreviations: T1 = Type 1 diabetes. WS = Workshop. P = Participant.