Mobile Applications to Support Diabetes Self-Management Education: Patient Experiences and Provider Perspectives
Authors' conclusion
Findings suggest DSMES apps can play a role in self-management support and provide guidance on factors to consider when introducing digital tools into clinical practice.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T2D new to or having difficulties with insulin therapy; diabetes providers
- Participants
- 32 vs 60
- Exposure
- Patients vs Providers
- Patients (phase 1)n = 32
- Providers (phase 2)n = 60
- Outcome
- Phase 1: app satisfaction, HbA1c and diabetes distress
- Follow-up
- 3 months
Methodological detailsphase 2
- Phase 2
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Patients reported satisfaction with the app
- Significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and diabetes distress
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Phase 2: provider perspectives on diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) apps
- Previous app experience
- 33%
- Would consider recommending apps to patients
- 100%
- Most would spend this time introducing apps to patients
- 5-15 minutes
- Most providers viewed apps as adjuncts to diabetes education
- All agreed key features: evidence-based educational content, data logging and tracking, customizable user experience, digital coaching via goal setting or reminders, data sharing with providers
Original publication
Mobile Applications to Support Diabetes Self-Management Education: Patient Experiences and Provider Perspectives. J Diabetes Sci Technol. Published 10 May 2023. doi:10.
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