ReviewJMIR diabetes2022
Diabetes Self-management Apps: Systematic Review of Adoption Determinants and Future Research Agenda.
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- The DIAMONDS intervention for type 2 diabetes for people with severe mental illness: findings from a single-group feasibility study.Frontiers in health services · 2025Trial
- Artificial Intelligence-Driven Digital Tools for Diabetes Self-management in Children: A Scoping Review.International journal of endocrinology and metabolism · 2027Review
- Mechanisms of Engagement With Mobile Health Apps for Adults With Long-Term Conditions: Overview of Systematic Reviews.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Review
- Digital Outpatient Care for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes (DigiDiaS): Pragmatic Observational Pre-Post Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Observational
- Digital Health Literacy and Health Technology Readiness Among People With Epilepsy or Multiple Sclerosis: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
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- Internal factors related to self-management among type 2 diabetes patients during the COVID-19 pandemic as humanitarian emergencies: a scoping review protocol.Systematic reviews · 2025Article
- A Tailor-Made Mobile App With a Local Cuisine Database for Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR diabetes · 2025Article
- An Integrative Model of Self-Regulation in Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review of Individual and Family-Based Interventions.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Use of digital self-care solutions for diabetes long-term management: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- A Technology-Enhanced Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management Education for Adults With Disability and Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Pilot and Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Examining Patient Characteristics Associated With Digital Outpatient Care for Type 1 Diabetes (DigiDiaS): Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- Examining How Adults With Diabetes Use Technologies to Support Diabetes Self-Management: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR diabetes · 2025Article
- Digital Health Technology in Diabetes Management in the Asia-Pacific Region: A Narrative Review of the Current Scenario and Future Outlook.Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders · 2025Review
- Intention of smartphone application usage in diabetes self-management and its associated factors among patients with diabetes: A cross-sectional study.Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia · 2025Article
- A Culturally Sensitive Mobile App (DiaFriend) to Improve Self-Care in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Development Study.JMIR diabetes · 2024Article
- Digital Health Readiness: Making Digital Health Care More Inclusive.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Article
- Behavioral Engagement and Activation Model Study (BEAMS): A latent class analysis of adopters and non-adopters of digital health technologies among people with Type 2 diabetes.Translational behavioral medicine · 2024Article
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- A Serious Game (MyDiabetic) to Support Children's Education in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Iterative Participatory Co-Design and Feasibility Study.JMIR serious games · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundMost diabetes management involves self-management. Effective self-management of the condition improves diabetes control, reduces the risk of complications, and improves patient outcomes. Mobile apps for diabetes self-management (DSM) can enhance patients' self-management activities. However, they are only effective if clinicians recommend them, and patients use them.
objectiveThis study aimed to explore the determinants of DSM apps' use by patients and their recommendations by health care professionals (HCPs). It also outlines the future research agenda for using DSM apps in diabetes care.
methodsWe systematically reviewed the factors affecting the adoption of DSM apps by both patients and HCPs. Searches were performed using PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Central, ACM, and Xplore digital libraries for articles published from 2008 to 2020. The search terms were diabetes, mobile apps, and self-management. Relevant data were extracted from the included studies and analyzed using a thematic synthesis approach.
resultsA total of 28 studies met the inclusion criteria. We identified a range of determinants related to patients' and HCPs' characteristics, experiences, and preferences. Young female patients were more likely to adopt DSM apps. Patients' perceptions of the benefits of apps, ease of use, and recommendations by patients and other HCPs strongly affect their intention to use DSM apps. HCPs are less likely to recommend these apps if they do not perceive their benefits and may not recommend their use if they are unaware of their existence or credibility. Young and technology-savvy HCPs were more likely to recommend DSM apps.
conclusionsDespite the potential of DSM apps to improve patients' self-care activities and diabetes outcomes, HCPs and patients remain hesitant to use them. However, the COVID-19 pandemic may hasten the integration of technology into diabetes care. The use of DSM apps may become a part of the new normal.
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