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ArticleInternet interventions2021

Developing a web-based support using self-affirmation to motivate lifestyle changes in type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study assessing patient perspectives on self-management and views on a digital lifestyle intervention.

Emelia Mellergård, Per Johnsson, Frida Eek

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Emelia MellergårdDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Margaretavägen 1B, 222 40 Lund, Sweden.
Per JohnssonDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lund University, Allhelgona kyrkogata 16a, 223 62 Lund, Sweden.
Frida EekDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Margaretavägen 1B, 222 40 Lund, Sweden.

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aimsThe aim of the present study was to explore patients' experiences of diabetes self-management and views on a digital lifestyle intervention using self-affirmation to motivate lifestyle changes.

methodsSemi-structured interviews focusing on needs, attitudes, and barriers to diabetes self-management were conducted with 22 individuals with type 2 diabetes recruited from the All New Diabetics in Scania (ANDIS) cohort. The interviews were followed by three additional study visits, where participants gave feedback on computer-based assignments based on self-affirmation. Interviews and feedback were qualitatively analyzed using thematic analysis.

resultsParticipants described a range of barriers to diabetes self-management, and a varying sense of urgency and distress related to diabetes management. A need for accessible, reliable, and relevant information was reported, as well as a sense that required lifestyle changes was incompatible with current life situation. Further, the use of self-affirmation was described as relevant, motivating and engaging.

conclusionsBarriers to diabetes self-management need to be addressed when supporting diabetes self-management, e.g. through carefully matching the support to the patient's readiness to change, supporting patient autonomy and focusing on long-term changes. Using self-affirmation may raise acceptability of a digital lifestyle intervention and help connect diabetes self-management with overall life context, by guiding the patient to focus on personal relevance.

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Digital health interventionsMotivationSelf-managementType 2 diabetes

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PMID33912400
PMCPMC8056219

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