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Ali Sherazi B, Läer S, Hasanbegovic S, Obarcanin E. Evaluating usability of and satisfaction with mHealth app in rural and remote areas-Germany GIZ collaboration in Bosnia-Herzegovina to optimize type 1 diabetes care. Front Digit Health 2024; 6:1338857. [PMID: 38952745 PMCID: PMC11215199 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2024.1338857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) management in children and adolescents requires intensive supervision and monitoring to prevent acute and late diabetes complications and to improve quality of life. Digital health interventions, in particular diabetes mobile health apps (mHealth apps) can facilitate specialized T1DM care in this population. This study evaluated the initial usability of and satisfaction with the m-Health intervention Diabetes: M app, and the ease of use of various app features in supporting T1DM care in rural and remote areas of Bosnia-Herzegovina with limited access to specialized diabetes care. Methods This cross-sectional study, performed in February-March 2023, evaluated T1DM pediatric patients who used the Diabetes: M app in a 3-month mHealth-based T1DM management program, along with their parents and healthcare providers (HCPs). All participants completed self-administered online questionnaires at the end of the 3-month period. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results The study population included 50 T1DM patients (children/parents and adolescents) and nine HCPs. The mean ± SD age of the T1DM patients was 14 ± 4.54 years, with 26 (52%) being female. The mean ± SD age of the HCPs was 43.4 ± 7.76 years; all (100%) were women, with a mean ± SD professional experience of 17.8 ± 8.81 years. The app was reported usable in the domains of ease-of-use and satisfaction by the T1DM children/parents (5.82/7.0), T1DM adolescents/young adults (5.68/7.0), and HCPs (5.22/7.0). Various app features, as well as the overall app experience, were rated positively by the participants. Conclusion The results strongly support the usability of mHealth-based interventions in T1DM care, especially in overcoming care shortage and improving diabetes management and communications between HCPs and patients. Further studies are needed to compare the effectiveness of apps used to support T1DM management with routine care.
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- Bushra Ali Sherazi
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Gregory JW, Cameron FJ, Joshi K, Eiswirth M, Garrett C, Garvey K, Agarwal S, Codner E. ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines 2022: Diabetes in adolescence. Pediatr Diabetes 2022; 23:857-871. [PMID: 36250644 PMCID: PMC9828225 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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- John W. Gregory
- Division of Population Medicine, School of MedicineCardiff UniversityCardiffUK
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- Royal Children's HospitalMelbourneAustralia,Murdoch Children's Research InstituteMelbourneAustralia,Department of PaediatricsUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneAustralia
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- Department of Endocrinology & DiabetesQueensland Children's HospitalSouth BrisbaneAustralia
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- Department of Anglophone StudiesUniversität Duisburg EssenEssenGermany
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceBart's Health and East London Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Division of EndocrinologyBoston Children's HospitalBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Medicine (Endocrinology), Albert Einstein College of MedicineMontefiore Medical CenterBronxNew YorkUSA
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Materno Infantil, Facultad de MedicinaUniversity of ChileSantiagoChile
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Nasrallah M, Tamim H, Mailhac A, AlBuhairan F. Lifestyle habits in Saudi adolescents with diagnosed diabetes: An opportunity for health promotion. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270807. [PMID: 35925967 PMCID: PMC9352005 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Aims This study assessed lifestyle and health behavior habits among a representative sample of Saudi adolescents with self-reported diabetes and compared them to non-diabetic peers. Methods This was a nested case-control study, from the Jeeluna cohort, a nationwide, cross-sectional study of 12,575 Saudi boys and girls aged 10–19 years. Non-diabetic adolescents were matched to those with diabetes on a ratio of 4:1 based on age, gender and region. Retained information from the original study included: socio-demographics, lifestyle behaviors, tobacco/substance use, screen use, anthropometric measurements, and laboratory results. Results The prevalence of diabetes was 0.7% (n = 87). Overall, 65% of diabetic participants were males, and 22.4% aged ≤14 years. Overall, both groups had low rates of healthful habits in their diet and physical activity. Both groups had similar rates of tobacco use, and high digital screen time. Adolescents with diabetes had more consistent sleeping pattern, were more likely to be on a diet, thought they spent enough time with their physician and obtained medical information more often from their health clinic. They were also more likely to feel down and to chat more often. Conclusion Adolescents with diabetes remain far from guideline targets but seem predisposed to better lifestyle and have more access to health as compared to their non-diabetic peers.
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- Mona Nasrallah
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Health Sector Transformation Program, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Tsai D, Flores Garcia J, Fogel JL, Wee CP, Reid MW, Raymond JK. Diabetes Technology Experiences Among Latinx and Non-Latinx Youth with Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2022; 16:834-843. [PMID: 34225480 PMCID: PMC9264427 DOI: 10.1177/19322968211029260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes technologies, such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGM), have been associated with improved glycemic control and increased quality of life for young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D); however, few young people use these devices, especially those from minority ethnic groups. Current literature predominantly focuses on white patients with private insurance and does not report experiences of diverse pediatric patients with limited resources. METHODS To explore potential differences between Latinx and non-Latinx patients, English- and Spanish-speaking young people with T1D (n = 173, ages 11-25 years) were surveyed to assess attitudes about and barriers to diabetes technologies using the Technology Use Attitudes and Barriers to Device Use questionnaires. RESULTS Both English- and Spanish-speaking participants who identified as Latinx were more likely to have public insurance (P = .0001). English-speaking Latinx participants reported higher Hemoglobin A1c values (P = .003), less CGM use (P = .002), and more negative attitudes about technology (generally, P = .003; and diabetes-specific, P < .001) than either non-Latinx or Spanish-speaking Latinx participants. Barriers were encountered with equivalent frequency across groups. CONCLUSIONS Latinx English-speaking participants had less positive attitudes toward general and diabetes technology than Latinx Spanish-speaking and non-Latinx English-speaking peers, and differences in CGM use were associated with socioeconomic status. Additional work is needed to design and deliver diabetes interventions that are of interest to and supportive of patients from diverse ethnic and language backgrounds.
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- David Tsai
- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- David Tsai, MD, Children’s Hospital Los
Angeles, University of Southern California, 4650 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
90027, USA.
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- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Al-Nozha OM, Alshareef EK, Aljawi AF, Alhabib ET, AlMahweeti RS, Aljuhani SA, Alamri SA, Alahmadi OS. Diabetic Patients' Perspective About New Technologies Used in Managing Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e25038. [PMID: 35719798 PMCID: PMC9198967 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background: Diabetes technologies are hardware, devices, and software that are used by people with diabetes to manage their condition, from lifestyle interventions to the monitoring of blood glucose levels. The development of these technologies is advancing, but their use in Saudi Arabia is under-researched. Objectives: To appraise the awareness of using new technological options in managing patients with diabetes and to assess the patients' satisfaction while using them. Method: This was an e-questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. The targeted population of the study was patients with diabetes in Saudi Arabia. A total of 452 respondents participated in a survey in the period between 2020 and 2021. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods and Chi-squared tests. Results: Some 69% of participants were aware of the new technologies used in managing diabetes. There were discrepancies between the awareness and the use of new technologies. Several causes of non-use were identified; the main cause was high cost, as reported by more than half of non-users (53.2%). Other causes included non-availability and difficulty of use. Mobile health applications had the highest use rate (13.5%) among new technologies; patients reported using them mostly for blood glucose monitoring, physical activity, and nutritional programs. Patients' satisfaction was higher for modern technologies than for conventional methods. Conclusion: The results indicate that awareness of the new technologies used in managing diabetes was higher than their use. Moreover, the use of modern technologies improved the satisfaction of patients.
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Leong CM, Lee TI, Chien YM, Kuo LN, Kuo YF, Chen HY. Social Media-Delivered Patient Education to Enhance Self-management and Attitudes of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e31449. [PMID: 35319478 PMCID: PMC8987969 DOI: 10.2196/31449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of mobile health technologies has been necessary to deliver patient education to patients with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE This open-label randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a diabetes educational platform-Taipei Medical University-LINE Oriented Video Education-delivered through a social media app. METHODS Patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited from a clinic through physician referral. The social media-based program included 51 videos: 10 about understanding diabetes, 10 about daily care, 6 about nutrition care, 21 about diabetes drugs, and 4 containing quizzes. The intervention group received two or three videos every week and care messages every 2 weeks through the social media platform for 3 months, in addition to usual care. The control group only received usual care. Outcomes were measured at clinical visits through self-reported face-to-face questionnaires at baseline and at 3 months after the intervention, including the Simplified Diabetes Knowledge Scale (true/false version), the Diabetes Care Profile-Attitudes Toward Diabetes Scales, the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. Health literacy was measured at baseline using the Newest Vital Sign tool. Differences in HbA1c levels and questionnaire scores before and after the intervention were compared between groups. The associations of knowledge, attitudes, and self-care activities with health literacy were assessed. RESULTS Patients with type 2 diabetes completed the 3-month study, with 91 out of 181 (50.3%) patients in the intervention group and 90 (49.7%) in the control group. The change in HbA1c did not significantly differ between groups (intervention group: mean 6.9%, SD 0.8% to mean 7.0%, SD 0.9%, P=.34; control group: mean 6.7%, SD 0.6% to mean 6.7%, SD 0.7%, P=.91). Both groups showed increased mean knowledge scores at 12 weeks, increasing from 68.3% (SD 16.4%) to 76.7% (SD 11.7%; P<.001) in the intervention group and from 64.8% (SD 18.2%) to 73.2% (SD 12.6%; P<.001) in the control group. Positive improvements in attitudes and self-care activities were only observed in the intervention group (attitudes: mean difference 0.2, SD 0.5, P=.001; self-care activities: mean difference 0.3, SD 1.2, P=.03). A 100% utility rate was achieved for 8 out of 21 (38%) medication-related videos. Low health literacy was a significant risk factor for baseline knowledge scores in the intervention group, with an odds ratio of 2.80 (95% CI 1.28-6.12; P=.01); this became insignificant after 3 months. CONCLUSIONS The social media-based program was effective at enhancing the knowledge, attitudes, and self-care activities of patients with diabetes. This intervention was also helpful for patients with low health literacy in diabetes knowledge. The program represents a potentially useful tool for delivering diabetes education to patients through social media, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04876274; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/results/NCT04876274.
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- Cheng Man Leong
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacy, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacy, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Kaushal T, Katz LEL, Joseph J, Marowitz M, Morales KH, Atkins D, Ritter D, Simon R, Laffel L, Lipman TH. A Text Messaging Intervention With Financial Incentive for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2022; 16:120-127. [PMID: 32864990 PMCID: PMC8875063 DOI: 10.1177/1932296820952786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have higher hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels than others. In general, adolescents engage with text messaging (TM) and financial incentives, both associated with improved diabetes outcomes. This study aimed to assess the impact of a TM intervention with financial incentives on self-care behaviors and HbA1c. METHODS A six-month randomized controlled trial compared MyDiaText™, a TM education and support application, with standard care. The sample included 166 teens with T1D, 12-18 years old, attending a diabetes clinic. The intervention group received one daily TM and were instructed to respond. Participants who responded to TMs for the most consecutive days were eligible for a financial reward biweekly via lottery. All participants received prompts to complete the self-care inventory (SCI) at baseline, 90, and 180 days. HbA1c was collected at clinic visits. Changes in SCI and HbA1c were analyzed using a multilevel mixed-effects linear regression model. Intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses were performed. RESULTS The median TM response rate was 59% (interquartile range 40.1%-85.2%) and decreased over time. After adjustment for baseline characteristics, in per-protocol analysis, there was a statistically significant difference in SCI score increase in those receiving one TM per day vs control (P = .035). HbA1c decreased overall, without significant difference between groups (P = .786). CONCLUSIONS A TM intervention with financial incentives for adolescents with T1D in suboptimal control was associated with increasing self-care report; however, glycemic control did not differ from controls. Further research is needed to develop digital health interventions that will impact glycemic control.
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- Tara Kaushal
- Section on Clinical, Behavioral, and Outcomes Research, Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Tara Kaushal, MD, MSHP, Section on Clinical, Behavioral, and Outcomes Research, Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, PA, USA
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, PA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, PA, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Department of Research Information Services, PA, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Section on Clinical, Behavioral, and Outcomes Research, Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Section, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, PA, USA
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Tanenbaum ML, Messer LH, Wu CA, Basina M, Buckingham BA, Hessler D, Mulvaney SA, Maahs DM, Hood KK. Help when you need it: Perspectives of adults with T1D on the support and training they would have wanted when starting CGM. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 180:109048. [PMID: 34534592 PMCID: PMC8578423 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.109048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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AIMS The purpose of this study was to explore preferences that adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have for training and support to initiate and sustain optimal use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. METHODS Twenty-two adults with T1D (M age 30.95 ± 8.32; 59.1% female; 90.9% Non-Hispanic; 86.4% White; diabetes duration 13.5 ± 8.42 years; 72.7% insulin pump users) who had initiated CGM use in the past year participated in focus groups exploring two overarching questions: (1) What helped you learn to use your CGM? and (2) What additional support would you have wanted? Focus groups used a semi-structured interview guide and were recorded, transcribed and analyzed. RESULTS Overarching themes identified were: (1) "I got it going by myself": CGM training left to the individual; (2) Internet as diabetes educator, troubleshooter, and peer support system; and (3) domains of support they wanted, including content and format of this support. CONCLUSION This study identifies current gaps in training and potential avenues for enhancing device education and CGM onboarding support for adults with T1D. Providing CGM users with relevant, timely resources and attending to the emotional side of using CGM could alleviate the burden of starting a new device and promote sustained device use.
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- Molly L Tanenbaum
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- University of Colorado Anschutz, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology, & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Center for Diabetes Translational Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA; School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Ibrahim N, Treluyer JM, Briand N, Godot C, Polak M, Beltrand J. Text message reminders for adolescents with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0248549. [PMID: 33720997 PMCID: PMC7959392 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Among adolescents with type 1 diabetes, some experience great difficulties with treatment adherence, putting them at high risk of complications. We assessed the effect of text messaging (Short Messaging Service [SMS]) on glycemic control. Methods A two-arm open label randomized controlled trial enrolled adolescents with type 1 diabetes aged 12–21 years with baseline HbA1c ≥ 69 mmol/mol (8.5%). The intervention group received daily SMS reminders at self-selected times about insulin injections while the control group received standard of care. The patients allocated to the control group were not aware of the intervention. Results 92 patients were randomized, 45 in the SMS arm and 47 in the control arm. After 6 months, median HbA1c level was significantly lower in the intervention arm: 73 mmol/mol (8.8%) in the SMS arm and 83 mmol/mol (9.7%) in the control arm in the intent-to-treat analysis (P = 0.03) but no longer in the per protocol analysis (P = 0.65). When we consider the proportions of patients whose HbA1c level decreased by at least 1% between baseline and 6 months, we find a significant difference among patients whose baseline HbA1c was ≥ 80 mmol/mol (9.5%) (n = 56): 60% in the SMS arm and 30.6% in the control arm had lowered their HbA1c level (P = 0.03) in the intent-to-treat analysis but not in the per-protocol analysis (P = 0.50). Patients in the SMS arm reported high satisfaction with the intervention. Conclusions While there is a trend to lower HbA1c in the intervention group, no firm conclusions can yet be drawn. Further studies are needed to address methodological issues as we believe these interventions can support behavior change among adolescents with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02230137.
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- Nour Ibrahim
- Clinical Research Unit, Paris Descartes, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Necker University Hospital, Paris, France
- French Clinical Research Group in Adolescent Medicine and Health, Paris, France
- * E-mail:
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- Clinical Research Unit, Paris Descartes, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Necker University Hospital, Paris, France
- Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation in Children and Pregnant Women EA7323, Paris Descartes University, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Clinical Research Unit, Paris Descartes, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Necker University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Gynecology, and Diabetology Department, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Necker University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Gynecology, and Diabetology Department, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Necker University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Gynecology, and Diabetology Department, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Necker University Hospital, Paris, France
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Oser SM, Oser TK. Qualitative Content Analysis of Type 1 Diabetes Caregiver Blogs and Correlations With Caregiver Challenges and Successes. J Patient Exp 2021; 7:957-963. [PMID: 33457528 PMCID: PMC7786671 DOI: 10.1177/2374373520975726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Social media increasingly reflects patient experience, especially for self-managed conditions. We examined family experience with type 1 diabetes (T1D) through qualitative analysis of blogs written by caregivers of children with T1D, survey derived from that analysis, and survey administration among T1D caregivers. Analysis of 140 blog posts and 663 associated comments identified 77 topics, which were categorized into self-management, emotional, challenges, and successes. By subcategory analysis, self-management challenges were strongly correlated between blog content and survey responses (R = .838, P = .005), and emotional challenges were moderately correlated (R = .415, P = .02). Emotional successes were not significantly correlated (R = .161, P = .511), and self-management successes were too few to analyze. The range of topics and the correlations between blog expressions and survey responses highlight the potential of blog analysis to gain insight into the challenges facing families living with T1D.
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- Sean M Oser
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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Pais V, Patel BP, Ghayoori S, Hamilton JK. "Counting Carbs to Be in Charge": A Comparison of an Internet-Based Education Module With In-Class Education in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes. Clin Diabetes 2021; 39:80-87. [PMID: 33551557 PMCID: PMC7839608 DOI: 10.2337/cd20-0060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Carbohydrate counting is an essential component of type 1 diabetes education but can be difficult for adolescents to learn. Because adolescents are avid users of technology, an Internet-based education module was compared with an in-class education session in terms of carbohydrate counting accuracy in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Adolescent participants displayed increased carbohydrate counting accuracy after attending an in-class education session compared with an Internet-based education module. These results suggest that online education is best reserved as an adjunctive therapy to in-class teaching in this population.
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- Vanita Pais
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Lambrinou E, Hansen TB, Beulens JW. Lifestyle factors, self-management and patient empowerment in diabetes care. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2020; 26:55-63. [PMID: 31766913 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319885455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Although management of diabetes mellitus is improving, inadequately managed cases still exist. Prevention of diabetes mellitus requires an integrated and holistic approach based on the origin of the disease. In Europe only half of diagnosed patients with diabetes mellitus have good glycaemic control. Inadequate glycaemic control is significantly increasing the use of healthcare resources, the medical costs and mortality rates. A review was conducted in order to summarise and discuss central themes for prevention. A search of the databases PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane and Google Scholar between January 2010-May 2019 was undertaken. The following keywords: 'diabetes mellitus', 'cardiovascular diseases', 'empowerment', 'self-management education' and 'lifestyle factors' were used in different combinations to identify eligible articles. Important variables for the prevention of diabetes mellitus and its complications are self-management of diabetes mellitus and the management of risk factors. Education and support for self-management are fundamental when caring for people with a chronic disease like diabetes mellitus. In order to achieve effective self-management including lifestyle modification it is also crucial to motivate people. In this review, the role of the three main pillars in diabetes care are identified and discussed; patient empowerment, self-management education and lifestyle modification in the management of people with diabetes mellitus.
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- Department of Cardiology, Zealand University Hospital, Denmark.,Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam UMC, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, The Netherlands
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Gutierrez-Colina AM, Corathers S, Beal S, Baugh H, Nause K, Kichler JC. Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Preparing to Transition to Adult Care: Psychosocial Functioning and Associations With Self-Management and Health Outcomes. Diabetes Spectr 2020; 33:255-263. [PMID: 32848347 PMCID: PMC7428660 DOI: 10.2337/ds19-0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND | Young adulthood is a vulnerable developmental period associated with increased risk for suboptimal health outcomes in youth with type 1 diabetes. Psychosocial factors have been associated with self-management and glycemic control in younger populations, but the extent to which these associations exist among young adults is poorly understood. This study aimed to examine the psychosocial functioning of young adults with type 1 diabetes and associated clinical outcomes. METHODS | Participants included young adults (n = 44) between the ages of 18 and 23 years in a pediatric setting who were preparing to transition to adult care. All participants completed self-report measures of psychosocial functioning at baseline as part of this longitudinal observational study. Outcome data included glycemic control, frequency of blood glucose monitoring, and self-management ratings at baseline and 1-year follow-up. RESULTS | Young adults with type 1 diabetes reported higher levels of depressive symptoms, lower self-efficacy, and more risk behaviors compared with previously published scores for adolescents. Young adults also reported greater resilience and transition readiness than their younger counterparts. Psychosocial variables were differentially related to glycemic control and frequency of blood glucose monitoring both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. CONCLUSION | This study provides key information about the psychosocial functioning of young adults with type 1 diabetes. It identifies relevant psychosocial factors that are associated with meaningful health outcomes during the transition preparation period. These findings may inform the development of clinical programs aimed at promoting transition preparation and health outcomes in young adults with type 1 diabetes.
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- Ana M. Gutierrez-Colina
- Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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Wang Y, Min J, Khuri J, Xue H, Xie B, A Kaminsky L, J Cheskin L. Effectiveness of Mobile Health Interventions on Diabetes and Obesity Treatment and Management: Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e15400. [PMID: 32343253 PMCID: PMC7218595 DOI: 10.2196/15400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes and obesity have become epidemics and costly chronic diseases. The impact of mobile health (mHealth) interventions on diabetes and obesity management is promising; however, studies showed varied results in the efficacy of mHealth interventions. OBJECTIVE This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth interventions for diabetes and obesity treatment and management on the basis of evidence reported in reviews and meta-analyses and to provide recommendations for future interventions and research. METHODS We systematically searched the PubMed, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, and Cochrane databases for systematic reviews published between January 1, 2005, and October 1, 2019. We analyzed 17 reviews, which assessed 55,604 original intervention studies, that met the inclusion criteria. Of those, 6 reviews were included in our meta-analysis. RESULTS The reviews primarily focused on the use of mobile apps and text messaging and the self-monitoring and management function of mHealth programs in patients with diabetes and obesity. All reviews examined changes in biomarkers, and some reviews assessed treatment adherence (n=7) and health behaviors (n=9). Although the effectiveness of mHealth interventions varied widely by study, all reviews concluded that mHealth was a feasible option and had the potential for improving patient health when compared with standard care, especially for glycemic control (-0.3% to -0.5% greater reduction in hemoglobin A1c) and weight reduction (-1.0 kg to -2.4 kg body weight). Overall, the existing 6 meta-analysis studies showed pooled favorable effects of these mHealth interventions (-0.79, 95% CI -1.17 to -0.42; I2=90.5). CONCLUSIONS mHealth interventions are promising, but there is limited evidence about their effectiveness in glycemic control and weight reduction. Future research to develop evidence-based mHealth strategies should use valid measures and rigorous study designs. To enhance the effectiveness of mHealth interventions, future studies are warranted for the optimal formats and the frequency of contacting patients, better tailoring of messages, and enhancing usability, which places a greater emphasis on maintaining effectiveness over time.
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- Youfa Wang
- Fisher Institute of Health and Well-Being, College of Health, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, United States
- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Health, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, United States
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- Fisher Institute of Health and Well-Being, College of Health, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, United States
- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
- School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
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- Fisher Institute of Health and Well-Being, College of Health, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, United States
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
- Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Boggiss AL, Consedine NS, Jefferies C, Bluth K, Hofman PL, Serlachius AS. Protocol for a feasibility study: a brief self-compassion intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes and disordered eating. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e034452. [PMID: 32041861 PMCID: PMC7044828 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Adolescents with type 1 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders, particularly eating disorders, compared with their healthy peers. In turn, this increases the risk for sub-optimal glycaemic control and life-threatening diabetes-related complications. Despite these increased risks, standard diabetes care does not routinely provide psychological support to help prevent or reduce mental health risks. There is an urgent need to develop 'clinically usable' psychosocial interventions that are acceptable to patients and can be realistically integrated into clinical care. This study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief self-compassion intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes and disordered eating behaviour. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This feasibility study will examine the effectiveness of a brief self-compassion intervention, compared with a waitlist control group. Participants aged 12-16 years will be recruited from three diabetes outpatient clinics in Auckland, New Zealand. The brief self-compassion intervention is adapted from the standardised 'Making Friends with Yourself' intervention and will be delivered in a group format over two sessions. Apart from examining feasibility and acceptability through the flow of participants through the study and qualitative questions, we will assess changes to disordered eating behaviour (primary outcome), self-care behaviours, diabetes-related distress, self-compassion, stress and glycaemic control (secondary outcomes). Such data will be used to calculate the required sample size for a fully powered randomised controlled trial. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This trial has received ethics approval from the Health and Disability Ethics Committee (research project number A+8467). Study results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ANZCTR (12619000541101).
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- Anna L Boggiss
- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Starship Children's Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- The Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Auckland, New Zealand
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Kabeza CB, Harst L, Schwarz PE, Timpel P. A qualitative study of users' experiences after 3 months: the first Rwandan diabetes self-management Smartphone application "Kir'App". Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab 2020; 11:2042018820914510. [PMID: 32523670 PMCID: PMC7236575 DOI: 10.1177/2042018820914510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Owing to the increasing popularity of smartphones in Rwanda, almost 75% of the entire population currently has access to the internet. Although it has been shown that smartphone applications can support diabetes self-management, there was no diabetes self-management application available in Rwanda until April 2019. Based on the findings of a prior study assessing the needs and expectations of potential users, 'Kir'App' was developed to fill that void. The aim of this study was to evaluate users' experiences after 3 months of use of the first Kir'App prototype. METHODS The participants of the previous study were recruited to take part in the current study. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted. Findings were analysed thematically using Mayring's method of qualitative content analysis. Both deductive and inductive approaches were used to analyse transcripts according to the original categories and subcategories of the previous study. RESULTS A total of 14 people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes participated in the study. Age of participants ranged from 19 to 70 years, with a mean age of 34.4 years. Seven of the eight original themes and one additional theme were subjoined: diabetes education and desired information provision; increased diabetes knowledge and awareness; monitoring and reminder functions; nutrition; physical activity; coping with burden of disease; app features; use behaviour and usability. Overall, participants stated that the app increased their diabetes knowledge and assisted them with their diabetes self-management. CONCLUSIONS We found that the first prototype of Kir'App meets the overall needs and expectations of participating Rwandan diabetics. Having followed a strict user-centred design process, their qualitative insights will help to further improve the app.
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- Research Association Public Health Saxony, Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
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- Department for Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland Germany German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), Neuherberg, Germany Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden of the Helmholtz Centre Munich at University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department for Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland Germany
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Surkan PJ, Mezzanotte KS, Sena LM, Chang LW, Gittelsohn J, Trolle Lagerros Y, Quinn CC, Zachary WW. Community-Driven Priorities in Smartphone Application Development: Leveraging Social Networks to Self-Manage Type 2 Diabetes in a Low-Income African American Neighborhood. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16152715. [PMID: 31366047 PMCID: PMC6695754 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16152715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Social networks have the potential to enhance Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) self-management. We used qualitative methods to study if and how mobile application (app) functions that mobilize social resources to improve T2DM management would be desired in a low-income African American community. Data were collected through community discussions and in-depth interviews with 78 participants in 2016–2018. Participants included individuals with self-reported pre-diabetes, T2DM, close family members or friends of a T2DM patient, and healthcare providers. Open-ended questions solicited information about challenges with T2DM management and gathered ideas on features of a mobile app that could address them. Data were transcribed and thematically coded by two coders using Atlas-ti. Regarding types of app functions, main themes included: (1) the importance of having support in diabetes self-care; (2) using informal networks to help to each other; and (3) monitoring one another through an app. Suggested app features included reminders for and transportation to medical visits, sharing information and exercise companionship, and providing opportunities for monitoring by friends/family members, especially in case of emergencies. Participants viewed an app as a potential vehicle for reinforcing accomplishments in T2DM self-management. Future research should implement and test an app with these features in this or similar communities.
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- Pamela J Surkan
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Stockholm, and Obesity Center, Academic Specialist Center, Stockholm Health Services, 113 64 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Starship Health Technologies, LLC, 610 Sentry Parkway, Blue Bell, PA 19422, USA
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Farrell K, Brunero S, Holmes-Walker DJ, Griffiths R, Salamonson Y. Self-management of sick days in young people with type 1 diabetes enhanced by phone support: A qualitative study. Contemp Nurse 2019; 55:171-184. [PMID: 31271107 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2019.1640620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Aims and Objectives: The aim of this paper was to evaluate the impact of phone support on sick day management of young people with type 1 diabetes. Method: Qualitative exploratory study to understand the usage of a phone support service available, 8am to 8.30pm, seven days a week. Inclusion criteria were: (a) young people with type 1 diabetes who attend an age-specific service; (b) experienced acute diabetes crisis. Interviews were coded for themes using QSR NVivo™ Version 11 software. Findings were examined through the theoretical lens of the Health Belief Model. Results: Of 20 eligible individuals, 8 participated in the study. Five avoided emergency presentation by accessing the phone support service; three who did not were admitted for diabetic ketoacidosis. The interviews generated 3 major themes: (a) self-efficacy, (b) cues to action, (c) susceptibility. Conclusion: Enhancing self-efficacy and promoting confidence to seek help early during an acute health crisis enables young people to effectively self-manage and avoid hospitalization.
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- Kaye Farrell
- a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Westmead Hospital , Westmead, PO Box 533, Wentworthville , NSW 2145 , Australia.,b School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University , Locked Bag 1797, Penrith , NSW 2751 , Australia
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- c Clinical Nurse Consultant, Mental Health Liaison Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Western Sydney University , Locked Bag 1797, Penrith , NSW 2751 , Australia.,d Centre for Applied Nursing Research (CANR), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research , Liverpool , NSW , Australia
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- e Westmead Hospital , Westmead, PO Box 533, Wentworthville , NSW 2145 , Australia.,f Sydney University Medical School , Sydney , NSW , Australia
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- b School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University , Locked Bag 1797, Penrith , NSW 2751 , Australia
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- b School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University , Locked Bag 1797, Penrith , NSW 2751 , Australia.,d Centre for Applied Nursing Research (CANR), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research , Liverpool , NSW , Australia
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Celik R, Toruner EK. The Effect of Technology-Based Programmes on Changing Health Behaviours of Adolescents: Systematic Review. Compr Child Adolesc Nurs 2019; 43:92-110. [PMID: 31157992 DOI: 10.1080/24694193.2019.1599083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Technology-based applications in the health field have been increasing in recent years. Since they attract adolescents' attention, technology-based applications can be used in health-promoting interventions. This systematic literature review was conducted to determine the effect of technology-based programmes in changing adolescent health behaviors. In the literature review, 16 randomized controlled empirical studies with full text published in English between 2011 and 2016 in the PubMed and Science Direct databases were investigated. The sample of the studies investigated under the scope of this study consisted of adolescents in the age range of 12-24 years. The intervention time was determined to be a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of 24 months. When the resulting studies were examined, the model was used in some of the studies. The intervention methods used for adolescents were generally presented as informing, counseling services, protection, behavioral change development, self-assessment, goal development and problem-solving. It was observed that the majority of the studies were Internet and computer-based, and some were mobile phone-based. In 56.25% of the studies, the development in the studied health behaviors was found to be significant. In addition, 62.5% of the adolescents stated that they were satisfied with technology-based programmes. In the studies, some of the difficulties in the use of technology included the participants' withdrawing from the research, their having difficulties in accessing the website, and other technical problems. The use of technology in health promotion is becoming widespread, especially among adolescents, which increases the success of behavioural change. However, further randomized controlled studies are needed in the field to increase evidence-based knowledge.
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- Rukiye Celik
- Nursing Department, Gazi University Health Sciences Faculty , Ankara, Turkey
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Kaushal T, Montgomery KA, Simon R, Lord K, Dougherty J, Katz LEL, Lipman TH. MyDiaText™: Feasibililty and Functionality of a Text Messaging System for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. THE DIABETES EDUCATOR 2019; 45:253-259. [PMID: 30902038 PMCID: PMC7525805 DOI: 10.1177/0145721719837895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and functionality of MyDiaText™, a website and text messaging platform created to support behavior change in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and to evaluate user satisfaction of the application. METHODS This study was a nonrandomized, prospective, pilot trial to test the feasibility and user interface with MyDiaText, a text message system for 10- to 17-year-old youths with newly diagnosed T1DM. Feasibility was evaluated by assessing for the user's ability to create a profile on the website. Functionality was defined by assessing whether a subject responded to at least 2 text messages per week and by their accumulating points on the website. User satisfaction of the text messaging system was assessed using an electronic survey. The 4 phases of this study were community engagement-advisory sessions, screening and enrollment, intervention, and follow-up. RESULTS Twenty subjects (14 male, 6 female) were enrolled. All subjects were able to create a profile, and of these, 86% responded to at least 2 text messages per week. A survey administered during follow-up showed that users enjoyed reading text messages, found them useful, and thought the frequency of messages was appropriate. CONCLUSION MyDiaText is a feasible, functional behavioral support tool for youth with T1DM. Users of the application reported high satisfaction with text messages and the reward system.
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- Tara Kaushal
- Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
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Litchman ML, Walker HR, Ng AH, Wawrzynski SE, Oser SM, Greenwood DA, Gee PM, Lackey M, Oser TK. State of the Science: A Scoping Review and Gap Analysis of Diabetes Online Communities. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2019; 13:466-492. [PMID: 30854884 PMCID: PMC6501517 DOI: 10.1177/1932296819831042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Individuals with diabetes are using online resources to engage in diabetes online communities to find diabetes-related support and information. The benefits and consequences of DOC (diabetes online community) use are unclear. This scoping review aims to map existing research focused on organic DOCs in which individuals affected by diabetes are interacting with peers. METHOD A scoping review was conducted to comprehensively report and synthesize relevant literature published prior to 2018. Attention was paid to variations in study design, DOC user and platform characteristics, and potential or actual benefits and consequences. RESULTS Of the 14 486 titles identified, 47 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this scoping review. No overt definition of the DOC could be identified. Perceived or actual benefits associated with DOC use can be broadly categorized as clinical, behavioral, psychosocial and community outcomes. Perceived, potential, or actual consequences associated with DOC use were categorized as quality of information, risky behavior exploration, acute concerns, psychosocial, privacy, and inactivity. CONCLUSIONS The results of this review strongly suggest DOC use is highly beneficial with relatively few negative consequences. DOC use is an emerging area of research and research gaps exist. Future research should seek to identify benefits and consequences to DOC use in experimental trials.
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- Michelle L. Litchman
- College of Nursing, University of Utah,
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Utah Diabetes and Endocrinology Center,
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- College of Applied Health Sciences,
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and
Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Family and Community
Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah,
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Intermountain Healthcare, Nursing
Research, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences
Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Family and Community
Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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El Tantawi M, Bakhurji E, Al-Ansari A, AlSubaie A, Al Subaie HA, AlAli A. Indicators of adolescents' preference to receive oral health information using social media. Acta Odontol Scand 2019; 77:213-218. [PMID: 30632864 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2018.1536803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess (1) adolescents' preference to use social media (SM) to receive oral health information (OHI) and (2) factors associated with this preference. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2016, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia including male middle school students. A questionnaire assessed explanatory variables including background, previous OHI seeking practices, internet use purposes, convenience of using SM for OHI and perceived usefulness of obtained OHI. The outcome variable was respondents' preference to use SM to receive OHI. Simple and multiple logistic regression models were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS The response rate was 91.2% (456/500). Of those, 57.5% preferred using SM to receive OHI. The odds for this were significantly associated with being Saudi (OR = 3.12, 95%CI = 1.36, 7.18), previously using Twitter (OR = 4.59, 95%CI = 1.77, 11.89) and Instagram for OHI (OR = 2.60, 95%CI = 1.51, 4.45), frequent use of the internet to obtain OHI (OR = 1.25, 95%CI = 1.02, 1.54) and ease of obtaining OHI using the Internet (OR = 2.69, 95%CI = 1.5, 4.39). CONCLUSION Most adolescents preferred using SM to receive OHI. This was associated with previous OHI seeking practices and convenience of using SM. These findings have implications for designing SM-based health education campaigns targeting adolescents.
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- Maha El Tantawi
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Vaala SE, Lee JM, Hood KK, Mulvaney SA. Sharing and helping: predictors of adolescents' willingness to share diabetes personal health information with peers. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2019; 25:135-141. [PMID: 28575462 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocx051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective Sharing personal information about type 1 diabetes (T1D) can help adolescents obtain social support, enhance social learning, and improve self-care. Diabetes technologies, online communities, and health interventions increasingly feature data-sharing components. This study examines factors underlying adolescents' willingness to share personal T1D information with peers. Materials and Methods Participants were 134 adolescents (12-17 years of age; 56% female) who completed an online survey regarding experiences helping others with T1D, perceived social resources, beliefs about the value of sharing information and helping others, and willingness to share T1D information. Hemoglobin A1c values were obtained from medical records. Results Adolescents were more willing to share how they accomplished T1D tasks than how often they completed them, and least willing to share glucose control status. In multivariate analyses, sharing/helping beliefs (β = 0.26, P < .01) and glucose control (HbA1c value; β = -0.26, P < .01) were related to greater willingness to share personal health information. Glucose control moderated relationships such that adolescents with worse A1c values had stronger relationships between sharing/helping beliefs and willingness to share (β = 0.18, P < .05) but weaker relationships between helping experience and willingness to share (β = -0.22, P = .07). Discussion Many adolescents with T1D are willing to share personal health information, particularly if they have better diabetes health status and a stronger belief in the benefits of sharing. Conclusion Social learning and social media components may improve intervention participation, engagement, and outcomes by boosting adolescents' beliefs about the benefits of sharing information and helping others.
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- Sarah E Vaala
- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.,Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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Bellei EA, Biduski D, Lisboa HRK, De Marchi ACB. Development and Assessment of a Mobile Health Application for Monitoring the Linkage Among Treatment Factors of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Telemed J E Health 2019; 26:205-217. [PMID: 30724717 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2018.0329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: In the daily routine of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), the patients deal with many data and consider many variables to perform actions, decisions, and regimen adjustments. There is a need to apply filtering techniques to extract relevant information and provide appropriate data visualization methods to assist in clinical tasks and decision making. Objective: To present Soins DM, a mobile health tool, for monitoring the linkage among treatment factors of T1DM with an interactive data visualization approach. Methods: First, we performed a literature review, a commercial search, and ideation. Next, we created a prototype and an online survey for its feedback, with participation of 76 individuals. Afterward, the mobile app and its website version were built. Eventually, we conducted a pilot experiment with 4 patients, an online experiment for satisfaction assessment with 97 patients, and an online assessment by 9 health professionals. Results: Prototyping and feedback facilitated the design refinement. Soins DM enables the recording of data from routines of glycemia, insulin applications, meals, and physical exercises. From these logs, the app builds two different ways of interactive data visualization, a timeline and an integrated chart, providing personalized feedback on bad glycemia with its possible causes. The assessments revealed overall satisfaction with the app's characteristics. Conclusions: Soins DM is a novel application with interactive visualization and personalized feedback for easy identification of the linkage among treatment factors of T1DM. The test scenario with patients and health professionals indicates Soins DM as a useful and reliable tool.
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- Ericles Andrei Bellei
- Graduate Program in Applied Computing, Institute of Exact Sciences and Geosciences, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Applied Computing, Institute of Exact Sciences and Geosciences, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Brazil
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- IMED Medical School, Passo Fundo, Brazil.,Teaching Hospital, São Vicente de Paulo's Hospital, Passo Fundo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Applied Computing, Institute of Exact Sciences and Geosciences, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Human Aging, College of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Brazil
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Alcántara-Aragón V. Improving patient self-care using diabetes technologies. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab 2019; 10:2042018818824215. [PMID: 30728941 PMCID: PMC6351708 DOI: 10.1177/2042018818824215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Diabetes technologies are an unstoppable phenomenon. They offer opportunities to improve patient self-care through empowerment. However, they can be a challenge for both patients and clinicians. Thus, the use of technology may empower or burden. To understand and benefit from the use of diabetes technologies, one must understand the currently unmet needs in diabetes management. These unmet needs call for perspectives beyond glycated hemoglobin and an evaluation of technology solutions. Optimal use of these technologies is necessary to obtain benefits and achieve cost-effectiveness; this process depends on diabetes education and training. This review evaluates clinician and patient perspectives regarding diabetes technologies, followed by an evaluation of technology solutions. Diabetes technology solutions are evaluated according to available results about their effectiveness and their potential to empower people living with diabetes.
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- Valeria Alcántara-Aragón
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau, Sant Antoni Maria Claret 167, Barcelona, 08025, Spain
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Sherr JL, Tauschmann M, Battelino T, de Bock M, Forlenza G, Roman R, Hood KK, Maahs DM. ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines 2018: Diabetes technologies. Pediatr Diabetes 2018; 19 Suppl 27:302-325. [PMID: 30039513 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Jennifer L Sherr
- Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- UMC-University Children's Hospital, Ljubljana, Slovenia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- University of Colorado Denver, Barbara Davis Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Medical Sciences Department, University of Antofagasta and Antofagasta Regional Hospital, Antofagasta, Chile
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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Mulvaney SA, Vaala S, Hood KK, Lybarger C, Carroll R, Williams L, Schmidt DC, Johnson K, Dietrich MS, Laffel L. Mobile Momentary Assessment and Biobehavioral Feedback for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: Feasibility and Engagement Patterns. Diabetes Technol Ther 2018; 20:465-474. [PMID: 29882677 PMCID: PMC6025702 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2018.0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Integration of momentary contextual and psychosocial factors within self-management feedback may provide more specific, engaging, and personalized targets for problem solving. METHODS Forty-four youth ages 13-19 with type 1 diabetes (T1D) were provided a Bluetooth meter and completed the 30-day protocol. Participants were randomized to "app + meter" or "meter-only" groups. App + meter participants completed mealtime and bedtime assessment each day. Assessments focused on psychosocial and contextual information relevant for self-management. Graphical feedback integrated self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG), insulin, and Bluetooth-transmitted blood glucose data with the psychosocial and contextual data. App + meter participants completed an interview to identify data patterns. RESULTS The median number of momentary assessments per participant was 80.0 (range 32-120) with 2.60 per day. By 2 weeks participants had an average of 40.77 (SD 12.23) assessments. Dose-response analyses indicated that the number of app assessments submitted were significantly related to higher mean daily SMBG (r = -0.44, P < 0.05) and to lower% missed mealtime SMBG (r = -0.47, P < 0.01). Number of feedback viewing sessions was also significantly related to a lower% missed mealtime SMBG (r = -0.44, P < 0.05). Controlling for baseline variables, mixed-effects analyses did not indicate group × time differences in mean daily SMBG. Engagement analyses resulted in three trajectory groups distinguished by assessment frequencies and rates of decline. Engagement group membership was significantly related to gender, mean daily SMBG, and HbA1c values. CONCLUSIONS Momentary assessment combined with device data provided a feasible means to provide novel personalized biobehavioral feedback for adolescents with T1D. A 2-week protocol provided sufficient data for self-management problem identification. In addition to feedback, more intensive intervention may need to be integrated for those patients with the lowest self-management at baseline.
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- Shelagh A. Mulvaney
- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
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Duke DC, Barry S, Wagner DV, Speight J, Choudhary P, Harris MA. Distal technologies and type 1 diabetes management. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2018; 6:143-156. [PMID: 28867311 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(17)30260-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Revised: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Type 1 diabetes requires intensive self-management to avoid acute and long-term health complications. In the past two decades, substantial advances in technology have enabled more effective and convenient self-management of type 1 diabetes. Although proximal technologies (eg, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, closed-loop and artificial pancreas systems) have been the subject of frequent systematic and narrative reviews, distal technologies have received scant attention. Distal technologies refer to electronic systems designed to provide a service remotely and include heterogeneous systems such as telehealth, mobile health applications, game-based support, social platforms, and patient portals. In this Review, we summarise the empirical literature to provide current information about the effectiveness of available distal technologies to improve type 1 diabetes management. We also discuss privacy, ethics, and regulatory considerations, issues of global adoption, knowledge gaps in distal technology, and recommendations for future directions.
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- Danny C Duke
- Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Deakin University, and Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Gildersleeve R, Riggs SL, Cherñavvsky DR, Breton MD, DeBoer MD. Improving the Safety and Functionality of an Artificial Pancreas System for Use in Younger Children: Input from Parents and Physicians. Diabetes Technol Ther 2017; 19:660-674. [PMID: 28854339 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2017.0150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Artificial pancreas (AP) systems have initially been designed for and tested in teens and adults, but there is evidence that an AP system with additional support and safety systems could greatly benefit younger children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). SUBJECTS AND METHODS Five pediatric endocrinologists and 15 parents of children aged 5-8 years with T1D participated in a total of four focus groups. Focus groups investigated current diabetes technology use and acceptance, as well as possible modifications to the current adult AP system, which would allow for safe and successful use in younger children. Modifications discussed include child-specific functionality for input tasks, safety features, and monitoring capabilities. RESULTS Participant suggestions included the following: passcodes for differential access to AP features by parents, ancillary caregivers, and the child; preset early, intermediate, and advanced child access categories; maximal customization for general and alarm settings; simplified meal screens utilizing the AP' corrective blood glucose (BG) ability; automated exercise mode; spoken and dictated messaging capabilities; emergency contacts; treatment instructions for the child and caregiver; remote monitoring website and application; animated continuous glucose monitor BG trace; gamification, such as rewarding diabetes-friendly behaviors; and comprehensive training of all individuals involved in the child's diabetes care. CONCLUSION Parents and physicians were eager for AP applications to be available for younger children, but stressed that a modified system could better serve this group's needs for safety and improved diabetes-related communication. The diverse and emerging needs of 5-8-year olds require flexible and customizable systems for T1D management.
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- Rachel Gildersleeve
- 1 Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 2 Department of Industrial Engineering, Clemson University , Clemson, South Carolina
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- 1 Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia
- 3 TypeZero Technologies, Inc. , Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 1 Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia
- 3 TypeZero Technologies, Inc. , Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 1 Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia
- 4 Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia
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Oser TK, Oser SM, McGinley EL, Stuckey HL. A Novel Approach to Identifying Barriers and Facilitators in Raising a Child With Type 1 Diabetes: Qualitative Analysis of Caregiver Blogs. JMIR Diabetes 2017; 2:e27. [PMID: 30291073 PMCID: PMC6238834 DOI: 10.2196/diabetes.8966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND With rising incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses among children and the high levels of distress experienced by the caregivers of these children, caregiver support is becoming increasingly important. Historically, relatively few support resources have existed. Increasing use of the Internet, and blogs in particular, has seen a growth of peer support between caregivers of children with T1D. However, little is known about the type and quality of information shared on T1D caregiver blogs. At the same time, the information on such blogs offers a new window into what challenges and successes caregivers experience in helping to manage their children's T1D. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to (1) analyze blogs of caregivers to children with T1D to better understand the challenges and successes they face in raising a child with T1D, and (2) assess the blogs for the presence of unsafe or inaccurate clinical information or advice. METHODS An inductive thematic qualitative study was conducted of three blogs authored by caregivers of children living with T1D, which included 140 unique blog posts and 663 associated comments. Two physician investigators evaluated the blogs for presence of clinical or medical misinformation. RESULTS Five major themes emerged: (1) the impact of the child's diagnosis, (2) the burden of intense self-management experienced in caring for a child with T1D, (3) caregivers' use of technology to ease their fear of hypoglycemia and impacts that device alarms associated with this technology have on caregiver burden, (4) caregivers' perceptions of frequently missed or delayed diagnosis of T1D and the frustration this causes, and (5) the resilience that caregivers develop despite the burdens they experience. Misinformation was exceedingly rare and benign when it did occur. CONCLUSIONS Blog analysis represents a novel approach to understand the T1D caregiver's experience. This qualitative study found many challenges that caregivers face in raising a child with T1D. Despite the many barriers caregivers face in managing their children's T1D, they find support through advocacy efforts and peer-to-peer blogging. Blogs provide a unique avenue for support, with only rare and benign findings of medical misinformation, and may be a resource that diabetes care providers can consider offering to families for support.
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- Tamara K Oser
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
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- Departments of Internal Medicine, Humanities, and Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
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Hartz J, Yingling L, Powell-Wiley TM. Use of Mobile Health Technology in the Prevention and Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Curr Cardiol Rep 2017; 18:130. [PMID: 27826901 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-016-0796-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with diabetes being an independent risk factor. Adequate diabetes management has proven to be resource-intensive, requiring frequent lab work, primary care and specialist visits, and time-consuming record-keeping by the patient and care team. New mobile health (mHealth) technologies have enhanced how diabetes is managed and care is delivered. While more recent work has investigated mHealth devices as complementary tools in behavioral interventions for diabetes prevention and management, little is still known about the effectiveness of mHealth technology as stand-alone intervention tools for reducing diabetes risk. In addition, more work is needed to identify the role of mHealth technology in treating vulnerable populations to ameliorate cardiovascular health disparities. With advances in mobile health technology development for diabetes prevention and management, these modalities will likely play an increasingly prominent role in reducing cardiometabolic risk for the US population.
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- Jacob Hartz
- Department of Cardiology, Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA
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- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10, 5-3330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10, 5-3330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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Grady M, Katz LB, Cameron H, Levy BL. Diabetes App-Related Text Messages From Health Care Professionals in Conjunction With a New Wireless Glucose Meter With a Color Range Indicator Improves Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Diabetes 2017; 2:e19. [PMID: 30291092 PMCID: PMC6238868 DOI: 10.2196/diabetes.7454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Mobile diabetes apps enable health care professionals (HCPs) to monitor patient progress, offer remote consultations, and allow more effective and informed treatment decisions between patients and HCPs. The OneTouch Reveal app aggregates data from a blood glucose meter and provides analytics to help patients and HCPs visualize glycemic trends and patterns, enabling more informed treatment and lifestyle decisions. The app also allows patients and HCPs to keep connected by exchanging text messages (short message service [SMS]) or progress reports via email. Objective The primary objective of our study was to assess changes in glycemic control and overall experiences of patients and HCPs using the app in conjunction with the wireless OneTouch Verio Flex blood glucose meter. Methods We randomly assigned 137 adults with type 1 (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level of ≥7.5% and ≤11.0% to use the glucose meter alone or glucose meter plus the app for 24 weeks. The meter + app group were scheduled to receive diabetes-related text messages from their HCP every 2 weeks (total of 12 texts). Clinical measures and self-reported outcomes were assessed during face-to-face clinic visits between the participant and a diabetes nurse at baseline, week 12, and week 24. Results In 128 completed participants, HbA1c decreased after 12 and 24 weeks in both the meter-only (n=66) (0.56% and 0.55%, respectively) and meter + app groups (n=62) (0.78% and 0.67%, respectively) compared with baseline (each P<.001). The difference in HbA1c reduction between the 2 groups was not statistically significant at 12 or 24 weeks (P=.12 and P=.45, respectively). However, the decrease in HbA1c was greater in T2DM participants using the meter + app after 12 weeks (1.04%) than in T2DM participants using the meter alone (0.58%; P=.09). In addition, decrease in HbA1c in participants using the meter + app who received at least 10 diabetes-related text messages (1.05%) was significantly greater than in meter-only participants (P<.01). Conclusions Use of the OneTouch Verio Flex glucose meter alone or in combination with the OneTouch Reveal diabetes app was associated with significant improvements in glycemic control after 12 and 24 weeks. Improvements using the app were greatest in participants with T2DM and those participants who received the highest number of HCP text messages. This study suggests that real-time availability of patient data and the ability to send personalized diabetes-related text messages can assist HCPs to improve glycemic control in patients between scheduled visits. Trial Registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02429024; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02429024 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6sCTDRa1l)
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- Mike Grady
- LifeScan Scotland Ltd, Inverness, United Kingdom
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Holtz BE, Murray KM, Hershey DD, Dunneback JK, Cotten SR, Holmstrom AJ, Vyas A, Kaiser MK, Wood MA. Developing a Patient-Centered mHealth App: A Tool for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Parents. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2017; 5:e53. [PMID: 28428167 PMCID: PMC5415658 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.6654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Revised: 02/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Type 1 diabetes (T1D) afflicts approximately 154,000 people under 20 years of age. Three-quarters of adolescents are not achieving glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) targets, which leads to negative health outcomes. Mobile health (mHealth), the use of technology in health, has been used successfully to improve health in many chronic conditions, including diabetes. Objective The purpose of this study was to use patient-centered research methods to inform and improve the design and functionality of our T1D app, MyT1DHero, and to provide insight for others who are designing a health app for adolescents and parents. Methods This study included data from focus groups with participants recruited from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) southeast Michigan’s family network. All data collected during the sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded. Results Four key themes were identified: (1) diabetes is unpredictable, (2) negative and frustrated communication, (3) motivations to use an app, and (4) feedback specific to our app. Conclusions A patient-centered approach was used to assist in the development of an app for adolescents with T1D. Participants were satisfied with overall app design; customization, interactivity, and tangible rewards were identified as being necessary for continued use. Participants believed the app would help improve the communication between parents and adolescents. Many apps developed in the health context have not used a patient-centered design method or have seen vast improvements in health. This paper offers suggestions to others seeking to develop apps for adolescents and their parents.
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- Bree E Holtz
- Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Sparrow Health System, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Media and Information, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Communication, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Hood M, Wilson R, Corsica J, Bradley L, Chirinos D, Vivo A. What do we know about mobile applications for diabetes self-management? A review of reviews. J Behav Med 2016; 39:981-994. [PMID: 27412774 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-016-9765-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2015] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Diabetes is a chronic illness with significant health consequences, especially for those who are unable to adhere to the complex treatment regimen. Self-management tasks such as regular medication and insulin use, frequent blood sugar checks, strict diet management, and consistent exercise can be quite challenging. Mobile technologies, specifically mobile applications (apps), present a unique opportunity to help patients improve adherence to these behaviors. The availability of commercial diabetes self-management apps is increasing rapidly, making it difficult for patients and providers to stay informed about app options. A number of reviews have described commercial app technology and use for patients with diabetes. The aims of this article are to summarize the results and themes of those reviews, to review outcomes of apps described in the research literature, and to identify areas for further consideration in the use of mobile apps for diabetes self-management.
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- Megan Hood
- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, 1645 W Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, 1645 W Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, 1645 W Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, 1645 W Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, 1645 W Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, 1645 W Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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Quillen K. The trials and tribulations of chronic transfusion in pediatric sickle cell disease: progress from STOP to TWiTCH? Transfusion 2016; 56:1673-4. [PMID: 27389991 DOI: 10.1111/trf.13662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Karen Quillen
- Department of Pathology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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With the growing prevalence of diabetes in teens and frequent concomitant problems with adherence, adolescents are a frequent target for diabetes self-management support and education. Due to widespread use of technology among teens in general, the use of serious games, games used for purposes beyond entertainment with the intention to educate and support health behavior for teens with diabetes self-management, is an emerging and promising practice. This report explores games intended for teens with diabetes, how the use of games may enhance clinical practice, and provides suggestions for future research and better utilization of these technologies. Current research on the use of gaming for promoting diabetes management in teens is fairly limited, with some initial support for improvements in both behavioral and clinical outcomes among teens. More research is clearly needed in order to further determine how gaming can best be utilized to impact health outcomes in these teens, as well as potential mechanisms of change.
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- Ellen Swartwout
- O'Neil Center/GetWellNetwork, 7700 Old Georgetown Road, 4th Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA.
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- O'Neil Center/GetWellNetwork, 7700 Old Georgetown Road, 4th Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- O'Neil Center/GetWellNetwork, 7700 Old Georgetown Road, 4th Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Center for Translational Science, Children's National Health System, 111 Michigan Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA
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- Center for Translational Science, Children's National Health System, 111 Michigan Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA
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