People with type 2 diabetes experiences of using WhatsApp-based diabetes self-management education and support: The process evaluation.
J Eval Clin Pract
; 2024 Jul 04.
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ABSTRACT
RATIONAL Online Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) offers people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) accessible and tailored education, utilising innovative and interactive tools such as social media to enhance engagement and outcomes. Despite the demonstrated effectiveness of social media-based DSMES in improving health outcomes, there remains a significant gap in qualitative insights regarding participants' experiences. AIM:
This study aims to explore the experiences of people with T2DM who are using a newly developed WhatsApp-based DSMES.METHODS:
A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted. Data consisted of 23 semi-structured phone interviews with people with T2DM who had received the WhatsApp-based DSMES. Interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The present study adheres to the COREQ guidelines.RESULTS:
Four themes emerged from the data (1) acceptability of the programme, (2) flexible accessibility of the programme, (3) promoting healthy lifestyle and (4) future preferences for the programme use.CONCLUSION:
This study explored the experiences of people with T2DM participating in a 6-week WhatsApp-based DSMES. The findings indicated that the programme was acceptable, accessible, effectively revealing necessary self-management knowledge and skills, and provided essential support from professional and peer. The study also indicated that WhatsApp-based programmes could be feasibly implemented in various populations, healthcare settings and communities to support people with T2DM globally.
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MEDLINE
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J Eval Clin Pract
Asunto de la revista:
PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Australia