User Perceptions of Behavioral Change Strategies in Diabetes Apps: Feedback From Online Support Groups
Authors' conclusion
We identified that the users in this survey preferred more, and other behavior change strategies that were identified were used in a recent review. We conclude that more awareness is needed among app developers of preferences among end users.
Study context
- Population
- Individuals with diabetes and their relatives, recruited from 12 diabetes support groups on Facebook; all responses from Norwegian Facebook groups
- Participants
- 107 survey responses
- Outcome
- Preferences for nine main behavioural change strategies for diabetes apps (agreement rated on a three-point scale: Agree, Don't know, Disagree)
Methodological detailsonline survey, Recruitment targeted 12 diabetes support groups on Facebook
- Online survey
- Recruitment targeted 12 diabetes support groups on Facebook
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Respondents wanting app functions based on each behaviour intervention function
Enablement (most valued)
85%
Environmental restructuring
70.1%
Incentivization
68.2%
Training
67.3%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
User Perceptions of Behavioral Change Strategies in Diabetes Apps: Feedback From Online Support Groups. J Diabetes Sci Technol. Published 24 May 2025. doi:10.
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