Effectiveness of mHealth management with an implantable glucose sensor and a mobile application among Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

2021 ◽  
pp. 1357633X2110202
Author(s):  
Mengna Guo ◽  
Fanli Meng ◽  
Qing Guo ◽  
Tiantian Bai ◽  
Yanyan Hong ◽  
...  

Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth management with an implantable glucose sensor and a mobile application among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in China. Methods A randomised controlled trial was carried out to compare the effectiveness of usual health management to mHealth management based on a model that consisted of the network platform, an implantable glucose sensor and a mobile app featuring guidance from general practitioners (GPs) over a four-week period. Patients ( N=68) with T2DM were randomly divided into an intervention group and a control group. Before the intervention, there was no difference in body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), postprandial two-hour blood glucose (2hPG) and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) between the intervention group and the control group ( p>0.05). Patients in the control group received their usual health management, while patients in the intervention group received mHealth management. Results After health management, the mean BMI, FBG, 2hPG and HbA1c of the intervention group patients were all lower than those of the control group patients ( p < 0.05), and the quality of life and self-management of the intervention group patients had significantly improved. Discussion mHealth management effectively showed significant reductions in BMI, FBG, 2hPG and HbA1c and improved quality of life and self-management among patients, which may be related to real-time feedback from an implantable glucose sensor and guidance from GPs through a mobile app. mHealth management is a very promising way to promote the health management of T2DM in China, and this study provides a point of reference for mHealth management abroad.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Yi Li ◽  
Fu-Chun Chiu ◽  
Jyun-Kai Zeng ◽  
Yao-Wei Li ◽  
Su-Hua Huang ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health burden. Self-management plays a key role in improving modifiable risk factors. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of wearable devices, a health management platform, and social media at improving the self-management of CKD, with the goal of establishing a new self-management intervention model. METHODS In a 90-day prospective experimental study, a total of 60 people with CKD at stages 1-4 were enrolled in the intervention group (n=30) and control group (n=30). All participants were provided with wearable devices that collected exercise-related data. All participants maintained dietary diaries using a smartphone app. All dietary and exercise information was then uploaded to a health management platform. Suggestions about diet and exercise were provided to the intervention group only, and a social media group was created to inspire the participants in the intervention group. Participants’ self-efficacy and self-management questionnaire scores, Kidney Disease Quality of Life scores, body composition, and laboratory examinations before and after the intervention were compared between the intervention and control groups. RESULTS A total of 49 participants completed the study (25 in the intervention group and 24 in the control group); 74% of the participants were men and the mean age was 51.22 years. There were no differences in measured baseline characteristics between the groups except for educational background. After the intervention, the intervention group showed significantly higher scores for self-efficacy (mean 171.28, SD 22.92 vs mean 142.21, SD 26.36; <i>P</i>&lt;.001) and self-management (mean 54.16, SD 6.71 vs mean 47.58, SD 6.42; <i>P</i>=.001). Kidney Disease Quality of Life scores were also higher in the intervention group (mean 293.16, SD 34.21 vs mean 276.37, SD 32.21; <i>P</i>=.02). The number of steps per day increased in the intervention group (9768.56 in week 1 and 11,389.12 in week 12). The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of the intervention group was higher than that of the control group (mean 72.47, SD 24.28 vs mean 59.69, SD 22.25 mL/min/1.73m<sup>2</sup>; <i>P</i>=.03) and the decline in eGFR was significantly slower in the intervention group (–0.56 vs –4.58 mL/min/1.73m<sup>2</sup>). There were no differences in body composition between groups postintervention. CONCLUSIONS The use of wearable devices, a health management platform, and social media support not only strengthened self-efficacy and self-management but also improved quality of life and a slower eGFR decline in people with CKD at stages 1-4. These results outline a new self-management model to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors for patients with CKD. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04617431; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04617431


10.2196/19452 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. e19452
Author(s):  
Wen-Yi Li ◽  
Fu-Chun Chiu ◽  
Jyun-Kai Zeng ◽  
Yao-Wei Li ◽  
Su-Hua Huang ◽  
...  

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health burden. Self-management plays a key role in improving modifiable risk factors. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of wearable devices, a health management platform, and social media at improving the self-management of CKD, with the goal of establishing a new self-management intervention model. Methods In a 90-day prospective experimental study, a total of 60 people with CKD at stages 1-4 were enrolled in the intervention group (n=30) and control group (n=30). All participants were provided with wearable devices that collected exercise-related data. All participants maintained dietary diaries using a smartphone app. All dietary and exercise information was then uploaded to a health management platform. Suggestions about diet and exercise were provided to the intervention group only, and a social media group was created to inspire the participants in the intervention group. Participants’ self-efficacy and self-management questionnaire scores, Kidney Disease Quality of Life scores, body composition, and laboratory examinations before and after the intervention were compared between the intervention and control groups. Results A total of 49 participants completed the study (25 in the intervention group and 24 in the control group); 74% of the participants were men and the mean age was 51.22 years. There were no differences in measured baseline characteristics between the groups except for educational background. After the intervention, the intervention group showed significantly higher scores for self-efficacy (mean 171.28, SD 22.92 vs mean 142.21, SD 26.36; P<.001) and self-management (mean 54.16, SD 6.71 vs mean 47.58, SD 6.42; P=.001). Kidney Disease Quality of Life scores were also higher in the intervention group (mean 293.16, SD 34.21 vs mean 276.37, SD 32.21; P=.02). The number of steps per day increased in the intervention group (9768.56 in week 1 and 11,389.12 in week 12). The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of the intervention group was higher than that of the control group (mean 72.47, SD 24.28 vs mean 59.69, SD 22.25 mL/min/1.73m2; P=.03) and the decline in eGFR was significantly slower in the intervention group (–0.56 vs –4.58 mL/min/1.73m2). There were no differences in body composition between groups postintervention. Conclusions The use of wearable devices, a health management platform, and social media support not only strengthened self-efficacy and self-management but also improved quality of life and a slower eGFR decline in people with CKD at stages 1-4. These results outline a new self-management model to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors for patients with CKD. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04617431; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04617431


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Ern Mary Ng ◽  
Sean Olivia Nicholas ◽  
Shiou Liang Wee ◽  
Teng Yan Yau ◽  
Alvin Chan ◽  
...  

AbstractTo address the paucity of research investigating the implementation of multi-domain dementia prevention interventions, we implemented and evaluated a 24-week, bi-weekly multi-domain program for older adults at risk of cognitive impairment at neighborhood senior centres (SCs). It comprised dual-task exercises, cognitive training, and mobile application-based nutritional guidance. An RCT design informed by the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance framework was adopted. Outcome measures include cognition, quality of life, blood parameters, and physical performance. Implementation was evaluated through questionnaires administered to participants, implementers, SC managers, attendance lists, and observations. The program reached almost 50% of eligible participants, had an attrition rate of 22%, and was adopted by 8.7% of the SCs approached. It was implemented as intended; only the nutritional component was re-designed due to participants’ unfamiliarity with the mobile application. While there were no between-group differences in cognition, quality of life, and blood parameters, quality of life reduced in the control group and physical function improved in the intervention group after 24 weeks. The program was well-received by participants and SCs. Our findings show that a multi-domain program for at-risk older adults has benefits and can be implemented through neighborhood SCs. Areas of improvement are discussed.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04440969 retrospectively registered on 22 June 2020.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Qingqing Lou ◽  
Xiaodan Yuan ◽  
Shujie Hao ◽  
Joshua D. Miller ◽  
Juan Yan ◽  
...  

Objective. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of glucose fluctuation targeted intervention on neurologic function, independent living skills, and quality of life in type 2 diabetes patients following the first episode of cerebral infarction (CI). Methods. This was a randomized control trial. Following confirmed cerebral infarction, 75 patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized into 2 groups: control group (n=37) with usual care, focused on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) control, targeting A1c<7%, and intervention group (n=38), targeting both A1c<7%and daily glycemic fluctuation (largest amplitude of glycemic excursions (LAGE<80 mg/dL)). Results. After 6 months, data from 63 patients were analyzed (30 in the control group, 33 in the intervention group). There was no difference (P>0.05) in the reduction of A1c between the 2 groups, but the reductions of LAGE (P=0.030), 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) (P=0.023), 2-hour postprandial blood glucose (2hPG) (P=0.041), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) (P=0.046) were significantly different. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of the intervention group was better than the control group (2.35±0.81 vs. 3.50±2.24, P=0.047). In terms of quality of life, there was no significant between-group difference in total Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) score, but in the intervention group, scores in the strength, hand function, and participation dimensions were higher than those in the control group (P=0.041, P=0.049, and P=0.048, respectively). Conclusion. Glucose fluctuation targeted intervention can improve nerve function for patients with T2DM following the first CI episode. This trial is registered with NCT03932084.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yayuk Estuningsih ◽  
Thinni Nurul Rochmah ◽  
Merryana Andriani ◽  
Trias Mahmudiono

Self-regulated learning is a process of learning how to manage and regulate oneself to obtain skills and knowledge without depending on others. It is expected that diabetes patients can manage their diabetes by themselves. This study aimed to analyze the effect of self-regulated learning-based educational intervention on quality of life for patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (DM) at Dr. Ramelan Naval Hospital, Surabaya. This was a quasi-experimental study in the form of pretest and posttest with a control group design. A total of 20 patients with DM were randomly divided into intervention and control groups to undergo a 4-week intervention. The intervention group received dietary education with self-regulated learning, while the control group received standard education. The results revealed differences in variables such as dietary obedience, food intake at home, fasting blood sugar, diastolic blood pressure, and quality of life. The intervention group experienced a positive impact on the quality of life and resulted in better dietary obedience than that of the control group. In conclusion, the implementation of self-regulated learning-based dietary education can improve dietary obedience, knowledge, intention, family support, social support, physical activity, and quality of life for patients with type 2 diabetes.


Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Chen ◽  
Xiaofang Shen ◽  
Fang Wang ◽  
Lin Lv ◽  
Yan Chen

Keywords: Patient-centered; Self-management; Empowerment; Stroke Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a patient-centered self-management empowerment intervention (PCSMEI) program for first-time stroke survivors on self-management behaviors, stroke related depression and quality of life. Methods: One hundred and forty-four first-time stroke survivors were recruited from a comprehensive hospital in China. Patients were randomly allocated into control group (CG: n=72) and intervention group (IG: n=72) after baseline measurement. The intervention group received patient-centered self-management empowerment intervention (PCSMEI) and the control group received a routine care. The data of self-management behaviors, stroke related depression and quality of life were collected at baseline (T0), on discharge (T1), one month post-discharge (T2) and three months post-discharge (T3). Descriptive and Generalized Estimating Equations Modelling (GEE) analyses were conducted to estimate the intervention effect over time. Findings: One hundred and twenty-six participants finished the study (IG: n=64; CG: n=62). Significant improvement in self-management behaviors in the intervention group were observed in stretching or strengthening at T2 and T3; cognitive symptom management at T1, T2 and T3. The depression level was lower in IG than that in CG at T1, T2 and T3. Significant difference in quality of life between the two groups were shown in Physical Component Summary (PCS) at T3 and in Mental Component Summary (MCS) at T2 and T3. Conclusions: The patient-centered self-management empowerment intervention program appears to be an effective and well-received solution to improve first-time stroke patients’ self-management behaviors, stroke related depression and quality of life. Clinical Relevance: This program may be effective for first-time stroke patients.


2020 ◽  
pp. 026921552094693
Author(s):  
LianHong Wang ◽  
YunMei Guo ◽  
Meili Wang ◽  
Yan Zhao

Objective: To investigate the effects of a mobile health smartphone application to support self-management programmes on quality of life, self-management behaviour and exercise and smoking cessation behaviour in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Design: A randomised controlled, single-blind trial, was carried out from November 2017 to February 2019, which included 78 participants admitted with COPD to the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University in Guizhou. The study participants were randomised into intervention ( n = 39) and control groups ( n = 39). Methods: Participants in the intervention group undertook a mobile medical application-based programme in addition to routine care, and participants in the control group received only routine care. The outcome measures were health-related quality of life evaluated by the COPD Assessment-Test, self-management behaviour using the COPD Self-Management Scale and physical activity and smoking behaviour were measured using a self-designed questionnaire. Data collection was conducted at baseline, third month, sixth month and 12th months. Results: Thirty-five participants in the intervention group and 33 in the control group completed the study. Compared to the control group, participants in the intervention group showed statistically significant improvement in the COPD -Assessment -Test scores ( P < 0.01) and in all domains of the COPD Self-Management Scale scores ( P < 0.01) at 12th 12 months. Improvements in the COPD -Assessment -Test scores by 4.3 and 0.3 units, and in the total scores of the COPD Self-Management Scale total score by 23.01 and 2.28 units, respectively, were observed in the intervention and control groups, respectively over the 12-month study period. Meanwhile, the mobile health application programme also improved participants’ exercise and smoking cessation behaviour. Conclusions: The mobile health smartphone application to support self-management programmes was effective in improving health-related quality of life and self-management behaviour in patients with COPD. Trial registration: This study was registered in Chinese clinicaltrials.gov


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Collado-Borrell ◽  
Vicente Escudero-Vilaplana ◽  
Almudena Ribed ◽  
Cristina Gonzalez-Anleo ◽  
Maite Martin-Conde ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND Oral antineoplastic agents (OAAs) have revolutionized cancer management. However, they have been reported with adverse side effects and drug-drug interactions. Moreover, patient adherence to OAA treatment is critical. Mobile apps can enable remote and real-time pharmacotherapeutic monitoring of patients, while also promoting patient autonomy in their health care. OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to analyze the effect of using a mobile app for the follow-up of patients with oncohematological malignancies undergoing treatment with OAAs on their health outcomes. The secondary objectives were to analyze the role of the app in communication with health care professionals and patient satisfaction with the app. METHODS We performed a comparative, quasi-experimental study based on a prepost intervention with 101 patients (control group, n=51, traditional pharmacotherapeutic follow-up vs intervention group, n=50, follow-up through e-OncoSalud, a custom-designed app that promotes follow-up at home and the safety of patients receiving OAAs). The effect of this app on drug safety, adherence to treatment, and quality of life was evaluated. RESULTS With regard to drug safety, 73% (37/51) of the patients in the control group and 70% (35/50) of the patients in the intervention group (<i>P</i>=.01) presented with drug-related problems. The probability of detecting an insufficiently treated health problem in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group (<i>P</i>=.04). The proportion of patients who presented with side effects in the intervention group was significantly lower than that in the control group (<i>P</i>&gt;.99). In the control group, 49% (25/51) of the patients consumed some health resources during the first 6 months of treatment compared with 36% (18/50) of the patients in the intervention group (<i>P</i>=.76). Adherence to treatment was 97.6% (SD 7.9) in the intervention group, which was significantly higher than that in the control group (92.9% [SD 10.0]; <i>P</i>=.02). The EuroQol-5D in the intervention group yielded a mean (SD) index of 0.875 (0.156), which was significantly higher than that in the control group (0.741 [0.177]; <i>P</i>&lt;.001). Approximately 60% (29/50) of the patients used the messaging module to communicate with pharmacists. The most frequent types of messages were acknowledgments (77/283, 27.2%), doubts about contraindications and interactions with OAAs (70/283, 24.7%), and consultations for adverse reactions to treatment (39/283, 13.8%). The satisfaction with the app survey conducted in the intervention group yielded an overall mean (SD) score of 9.1 (0.4) out of 10. CONCLUSIONS Use of e-OncoSalud for the real-time follow-up of patients receiving OAAs facilitated the optimization of some health outcomes. The intervention group had significantly higher health-related quality of life and adherence to treatment than the control group. Further, the probability of the intervention group presenting with side effects was significantly lower than that of the control group.


10.2196/14967 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. e14967 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J Tait ◽  
Raquel Paz Castro ◽  
Jessica Jane Louise Kirkman ◽  
Jamie Christopher Moore ◽  
Michael P Schaub

Background Alcohol use is prevalent in many societies and has major adverse impacts on health, but the availability of effective interventions limits treatment options for those who want assistance in changing their patterns of alcohol use. Objective This study evaluated the new Daybreak program, which is accessible via mobile app and desktop and was developed by Hello Sunday Morning to support high-risk drinking individuals looking to change their relationship with alcohol. In particular, we compared the effect of adding online coaching via real-time chat messages (intervention group) to an otherwise self-guided program (control group). Methods We designed the intervention as a randomized control trial, but as some people (n=48; 11.9%) in the control group were able to use the online coaching, the main analysis comprised all participants. We collected online surveys at one-month and three-months follow-up. The primary outcome was change in alcohol risk (measured with the alcohol use disorders identification test–consumption [AUDIT–C] score), but other outcomes included the number of standard drinks per week, alcohol-related days out of role, psychological distress (Kessler-10), and quality of life (EUROHIS-QOL). Markers of engagement with the program included posts to the site and comments on the posts of others. The primary analysis used Weighted Generalized Estimating Equations. Results We recruited 398 people to the intervention group (50.2%) and 395 people to the control group (49.8%). Most were female (71%) and the mean age was 40.1 years. Most participants were classified as probably dependent (550, 69%) on the AUDIT–10, with 243 (31%) classified with hazardous or harmful consumption. We followed up with 334 (42.1%) participants at one month and 293 (36.9%) at three months. By three months there were significant improvements in AUDIT–C scores (down from mean 9.1 [SD 1.9] to 5.8 [SD 3.1]), alcohol consumed per week (down from mean 37.1 [SD 28.3] to mean 17.5 [SD 18.9]), days out of role (down from mean 1.6 [SD 3.6] to 0.5 [SD 1.6]), quality of life (up from 3.2 [SD 0.7] to 3.6 [SD 0.7]) and reduced distress (down from 24.8 [SD 7.0] to 19.0 [SD 6.6]). Accessing online coaching was not associated with improved outcomes, but engagement with the program (eg, posts and comments on the posts of others) were significantly associated with improvements (eg, in AUDIT–C, alcohol use and EUROHIS-QOL). Reduced alcohol use was found for both probably dependent (estimated marginal mean of 40.8 to 20.1 drinks) and hazardous or harmful alcohol users (estimated marginal mean of 22.9 to 11.9 drinks). Conclusions Clinically significant reductions in alcohol use were found, as well as reduced alcohol risk (AUDIT–C) and days out of role. Importantly, improved alcohol-related outcomes were found for both hazardous or harmful and probably dependent drinkers. Since October 2016, Daybreak has reached more than 50,000 participants. Therefore, there is the potential for the program to have an impact on alcohol-related problems at a population health level, importantly including an effect on probably dependent drinkers. Trial Registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12618000010291; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=373110 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/9982


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Reza Diko Utama ◽  
Indasah Indasah ◽  
Siti Farida Noor Layla

Self-management is a form of self-regulation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) on the Improvement of Self-Management and Quality of Life in Type II Diabetes Millitus Patients. This research method is True-Experiment Pre-Test and Post-Test design. DSMQ and WHOQOL instruments. Independent Variable (DSME) Dependent variable Self-management and quality of life. The subjects of the control group were 55 people and the intervention group was 55 people. Wilcoxon data analysis, Maan-Whitney and Path Analysis. The results of the comparison of self-management between the intervention group and the control group, a significance value of 0.000 less than 0.05 (p <0.05), indicating that the group given effective intervention significantly improved self-management compared to the group that was not given the intervention. The results of the comparison of the quality of life of the intervention group and the control group, the significance value of 0.000 less than 0.05 (p <0.05) indicates that the group given the intervention was more effective in improving the quality of life significantly than the group that was not given the intervention. There is an effect of Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) on the Improvement of Self-Management and Quality of Life for Type II Diabetes Millitus Patients in the Work Area of the Kempo Health Center, Kempo District. DSME is a process to facilitate knowledge, skills and abilities in self-care (Self-Management) and quality of life


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