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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2023

The Effect of Mobile eHealth Education to Improve Knowledge, Skills, Self-Care, and Mobile eHealth Literacies Among Patients With Diabetes: Development and Evaluation Study.

Sophie Huey-Ming Guo, Jiun-Lu Lin, Hung-Chun Hsing, Chun-Chuan Lee, Shih-Ming Chuang

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Sophie Huey-Ming GuoDepartment of Nursing, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-5092-3079
Jiun-Lu LinDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-5709-4114
Hung-Chun HsingDepartment of Nursing, Hsinchu Cathay General Hospital, HsinChu, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-1731-4255
Chun-Chuan LeeDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-8134-9578
Shih-Ming ChuangDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-8622-1968
Mackay Memorial Hospital · TWCathay General Hospital · TWMackay Medical University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe promotion of mobile health (mHealth) and eHealth technologies as tools for managing chronic diseases, particularly diabetes mellitus, is on the rise. Nevertheless, individuals with diabetes frequently face a literacy gap that hinders their ability to fully leverage the benefits offered by these resources. Enhancing technology literacy to facilitate the adoption of mobile eHealth services poses a significant challenge in numerous countries.

objectiveThis study aims to develop an educational mobile eHealth literacy (eHL) program for patients with diabetes and to evaluate its effect on patients' outcomes.

methodsThis study designed a mobile eHL education program comprising 2 modules specifically tailored for individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). These modules focused on guiding participants through the process of effectively navigating reliable health websites and utilizing diabetes-related apps. Using a pre- and posttest experimental design, the study featured an intervention group and a control group. Participants were recruited from 3 outpatient departments in hospitals, and assessments were conducted both before and after the intervention, along with a follow-up measure at the 3-month mark. The evaluation encompassed sociodemographic characteristics, computer and internet proficiency, mobile app usage, mobile eHL, and patient outcomes such as self-care behaviors and glycated hemoglobin (HbA

resultsThe analysis included a total of 132 eligible participants. Significant differences were observed in the mean scores of knowledge (P<.001) and skills (P<.001) related to computers, the web, and mobile devices at the initiation of the study and after the intervention. During the 3-month follow-up, the findings indicated a significant improvement in mobile eHL (t

conclusionsThe implementation of a mobile eHL education intervention demonstrates a positive influence on the familiarity of patients with T2D regarding health technology, leading to favorable glycemic outcomes. While additional studies are warranted for a more comprehensive understanding, this program emerges as a promising solution for enhancing patients' uptake of digital health technology.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Health LiteracyEducational StatusHumansOutpatientsSelf CarediabeteseHealth literacyHbA1cmHealth literacymobile eHealth technologyself-care behavior

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