ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2018
Digital Health Interventions for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
Article in Journal of medical Internet research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06325917 (Effect of Self-management Education With Ongoing Support Using Social Media on Glycemic Control Among Patients With Diabetes Type 2.), which is not on this map. Cited by 83 papers, 13 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Effect of Self-management Education With Ongoing Support Using Social Media on Glycemic Control Among Patients With Diabetes Type 2.
Who cites it
83 citing papers in PubMed, 13 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- User experiences and perceptions on the use of digital health technologies in the management of type 2 diabetes: an integrative systematic review.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluating the impact of self-management interventions on COPD outcomes in low- and middle-income countries in Asia: a systematic review.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2025Pooled it
- Digital Interventions for Managing Medication and Health Care Service Delivery in West Africa: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- Considering User Experience and Behavioral Approaches in the Design of mHealth Interventions for Atrial Fibrillation: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- Digital Interventions for Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
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- Digitally Delivered Interventions to Improve Nutrition Behaviors Among Resource-Poor and Ethnic Minority Groups With Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Strategies to Improve User Engagement With Digital Health Interventions Targeting Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Overweight and Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Pooled it
- Digital Patient Experience: Umbrella Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- Educational Processes for Health and Disease Self-Management in Public Health: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Toward a Digital Platform for the Self-Management of Noncommunicable Disease: Systematic Review of Platform-Like Interventions.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
- Web-Based Interventions for Dietary Behavior in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
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- Efficacy of lifestyle intervention program for Arab women with prediabetes using social media as an alternative platform of delivery.Journal of diabetes investigation · 2021Trial
- A Novel User Utility Score for Diabetes Management Using Tailored Mobile Coaching: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Trial
- Nurse Coaching and Mobile Health Compared With Usual Care to Improve Diabetes Self-Efficacy for Persons With Type 2 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Trial
- Understanding patients' experience living with diabetes type 2 and effective disease management: a qualitative study following a mobile health intervention in Bangladesh.BMC health services research · 2020Trial
- Users' acceptability of a mobile application for persons with type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2019Trial
- Medium-term to long-term effect of digital self-management interventions for type 2 diabetes mellitus: protocol of a systematic review.BMJ open · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing globally, and health services in many countries are struggling with the morbidity, mortality, and costs associated with the complications of this long-term condition. Diabetes self-management education (DSME) and behavioral support can reduce the risks of developing diabetes-related complications and improve glycemic control. However, their uptake is low. Digital health interventions (DHI) can provide sustained support and may overcome challenges associated with attending diabetes self-management sessions. They have the potential for delivery at multiple locations at convenient times, anonymity, and presentation of content in attractive and tailored formats. This study investigates the needs and wants of patients with type 2 diabetes to inform the development of digital self-management education and support.
objectiveThe objective of this study was to explore patient perspectives on unmet needs for self-management and support and the role of DHI in adults living with type 2 diabetes.
methodsThis study used a qualitative approach based on data generated from 4 focus groups with 20 patients.
resultsThe data generated by the focus groups illustrated the significant burden that the diagnosis of diabetes places on many patients and the negative impacts on their emotional well-being, work, social life, and physical health. Although patients' experiences of the health care services varied, there was agreement that even the best services were unable to meet all users' needs to support the emotional regulation, psychological adjustment, and behavioral changes needed for successful self-management.
conclusionsBy focusing on medical management and information provision, existing health care services and education programs may not be adequately meeting all the needs of patients with type 2 diabetes. DHIs have the potential to improve access to DSME and behavioral support and extend the range of content offered by health services to fit with a wider range of patient needs. Features that could help DHIs address some of the unmet needs described by participants in this study included placing an emphasis on emotional and role management, being available at all times, having up-to-date evidence-based guidance for patients, and providing access to peer-generated and professional advice.
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