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Information needs in people with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Patients' and informal caregivers' perspectives on self-management interventions for type 2 diabetes mellitus outcomes: a mixed-methods overview of 14 years of reviews.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2023Pooled it
- Navigating Diabetes Management in the Digital Era: Scoping Review of Online Health Information-Seeking Behavior.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- The quality and reliability evaluation of Parkinson's disease-related short videos on social short video platforms: cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Exploration of the Support Needs of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes and Disordered Eating Behaviours.Journal of diabetes research · 2026Article
- The quality and reliability of short videos about hypertension on TikTok: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Perspectives of nurses and patients on the misplacement of supportive care information for type 2 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study in China.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Comorbidities and use of health services in people with diabetes mellitus according to risk levels by adjusted morbidity groups.BMC endocrine disorders · 2024Article
- Assessing patient information needs for new antidiabetic medications to inform shared decision-making: A best-worst scaling experiment in China.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- Development and Validation of the Jordanian Diabetic Health Literacy Questionnaire: Enhancing Diabetes Management in Arabic-Speaking Populations.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Information needs on type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and its management in children and adolescents: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Design, development, and usability evaluation of a smartphone-based application for nutrition management in patients with type II diabetes.Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2023Article
- U-shaped association between online information exchange and app usage frequency: a large-scale survey of China 's online young and middle-aged people with pre diabetes and diabetes.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Article
- Potential of UK and US newspapers for shaping patients' knowledge and perceptions about antidiabetic medicines: a content analysis.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2022Article
- Determinants of adherence to insulin and blood glucose monitoring among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Qatar: a qualitative study.F1000Research · 2022Article
- Experiences of Online COVID-19 Information Acquisition among Persons with Type 2 Diabetes and Varying eHealth Literacy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Factors Affecting Engagement in Web-Based Health Care Patient Information: Narrative Review of the Literature.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Review
- TikTok as a Health Information Source: Assessment of the Quality of Information in Diabetes-Related Videos.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
- Patient education program for Brazilians living with diabetes and prediabetes: findings from a development study.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Needs and resources of people with type 2 diabetes in peri-urban Cochabamba, Bolivia: a people-centred perspective.International journal for equity in health · 2021Article
- Cross-Sectional Study on Health Literacy and Internet Accessibility Among Patients With DM in Gansu, China.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to identify and analyse currently available knowledge on information needs of people with diabetes mellitus, also considering possible differences between subgroups and associated factors.
methodsTwelve databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library were searched up until June 2015. Publications that addressed self-reported information needs of people with diabetes mellitus were included. Each study was assessed by using critical appraisal tools, e.g. from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Extraction and content analysis were performed systematically.
resultsIn total, 1993 publications were identified and 26 were finally included. Nine main categories of information needs were identified, including 'treatment-process', 'course of disease', 'abnormalities of glucose metabolism' and 'diabetes through the life cycle'. Differences between patient subgroups, such as type of diabetes or age, were sparsely analysed. Some studies analysed associations between information needs and factors such as participation preferences or information seeking. They found, for example, that information needs on social support or life tasks were associated with information seeking in Internet forums.
conclusionInformation needs in people with diabetes mellitus, appear to be high, yet poorly investigated. Research is needed regarding differences between diverse diabetes populations, including gender aspects or changes in information needs during the disease course. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: The review protocol has been registered at Prospero ( CRD42015029610 ).
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