Systematic review of technology‐mediated peer support interventions in paediatric type 1 diabetes care
Authors' conclusion
Technology-mediated peer support interventions may have the potential to improve diabetes care and outcomes. However, further well-designed studies are necessary that address the needs of diverse populations and settings, and the sustainability of intervention effects.
Study context
- Population
- Randomised and non-randomised trials of technology-mediated peer support interventions for children with T1D, their caregivers and/or healthcare providers; CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, Jan 2007–June 202212 studies
- Outcome
- Technology-mediated peer support interventions
Methodological detailsQuality assessed with the Cochrane risk of bias tool
- Quality assessed with the Cochrane risk of bias tool
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
- Studies included (of 308 retrieved)
- 12
- Randomised trials
- n = 8, 66.67%
- Study duration range
- 3 weeks to 24 months
- Technology-based interventions identified: phone-based text messages, video, web portal and social media, or hybrid peer support model
- 4
- Studies exclusively targeting children with diabetes
- 58.6%, n = 7
Further pooled results
Psychosocial outcomes
- No significant improvement in psychosocial outcomes (quality of life, n = 4; stress and coping, n = 4; social support, n = 2)
HbA1c
- Mixed findings in HbA1c (studies)
- n = 7
Hypoglycaemia incidence
- Studies reporting reduced incidence of hypoglycaemia
- 28.5% (n = 2/7)
Original publication
Systematic review of technology‐mediated peer support interventions in paediatric type 1 diabetes care. Diabet Med. Published 20 July 2023. doi:10.
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