ArticleNursing open2023
Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana.
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- The research hotspots and trends of artificial intelligence technology in nursing management: a bibliometric study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Health Providers' Perceptions and Experiences of Using mHealth for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Pooled it
- Implementation process and acceptability of the electronic community health information system among community health workers in Kenya.Frontiers in health services · 2026Article
- Status and future prospects for mobile phone-enabled diagnostics in Tanzania.PLOS digital health · 2024Article
- Role and knowledge of nurses in the management of non-communicable diseases in Africa: A scoping review.PloS one · 2024Article
- Exploring social media adoption by nurses for nursing practice in rural Volta, Ghana.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana.Nursing open · 2023Article
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Abstract
aimThis study aims to explore the perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone SMS for managing diabetes in rural Ghana.
designExploratory Descriptive Qualitative Design.
methodsPurposive sampling was used to recruit (13) participants relative to data saturation after ethical clearance (REDACTED); using a semi-structured interview guide. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic content analysis.
resultsParticipants believe SMS was useful in facilitating interaction between nurses, clients, family and statistically significant others; improving medication adherence and supporting blood glucose monitoring. The use of infographics was preferred to traditional SMS among digitally literate patients and voice calls for those who were illiterate. Participants had limited knowledge of downloadable diabetic applications. Participants were willing to accept and use SMS for the management of diabetes mellitus. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Thirteen nurses actively participated in the study.
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