The effectiveness of social media intervention in people with diabetes: An integrative review

Yaagoob, Esmaeel; Hunter, Sharyn; Chan, Sally Wai‐Chi

doi:10.1111/jocn.16354

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“…Social media apps offer an innovative approach to overcoming barriers of traditional face-to-face delivery of DSMES, such as remote geographic locations, time constraints, or both (Davis et al, 2022). A 2022 study, found DSMES delivery via social media is an effective and accessible alternative for T2DM management (Yaagoob et al, 2022).…”

Section: Diabetes Self-management Education and Supportmentioning

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WhatsApp‐based intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

Yaagoob,

Lee,

Stubbs

et al. 2024

Nursing & Health Sciences

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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by prolonged elevated blood glucose levels. Diabetes self‐management education and support programs are widely used in western countries. The impact of social media education and support interventions such as a WhatsApp‐based program and the nurses' role in supporting and implementing this self‐management program unclear. Using a WhatsApp‐based program, we evaluated the effects of a 6‐week program in improving self‐efficacy and education among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia. Eligible participants (n = 80) were recruited with the support of nurses into a randomized controlled trial and randomly assigned into self‐management intervention and control groups. The intervention group (n = 40) received the self‐management program support and the usual care. The control group (n = 40) received only the usual care with nurses' support. Results from generalized estimating equation analysis showed a significant increase in self‐efficacy, self‐management, and education in the WhatsApp‐based intervention support group compared with the control group at 6 and 12 weeks (follow‐up). Implementing the program via social media improves self‐efficacy. The use of social media platforms should be promoted for global diabetes management.

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Section: Diabetes Self-management Education and Supportmentioning

confidence: 99%

WhatsApp‐based intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

Yaagoob,

Lee,

Stubbs

et al. 2024

Nursing & Health Sciences

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“…Studies have shown that social media has an impact on people's health behaviors and decisions, not least in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic [9,91]. There is also growing evidence that social media use among people with chronic conditions can lead to better clinical and psychosocial outcomes, as described in several reviews [8,[92][93][94]. Although some of these reviews call for more studies, their findings are promising.…”

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When People With Chronic Conditions Turn to Peers on Social Media to Obtain and Share Information: Systematic Review of the Implications for Relationships With Health Care Professionals

Kjærulff¹,

Andersen²,

Kingod³

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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Background People living with chronic conditions such as diabetes turn to peers on social media to obtain and share information. Although social media use has grown dramatically in the past decade, little is known about its implications for the relationships between people with chronic conditions and health care professionals (HCPs). Objective We aimed to systematically review the content and quality of studies examining what the retrieval and sharing of information by people with chronic conditions on social media implies for their relationships with HCPs. Methods We conducted a search of studies in MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid), and CINAHL (EBSCO). Eligible studies were primary studies; examined social media use; included adults with any type of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases that are closely linked with diabetes, obesity, hypertension, or dyslipidemia; and reported on the implications for people with chronic conditions–HCP relationships when people with chronic conditions access and share information on social media. We used the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool version 2018 to assess the quality of the studies, and the included studies were narratively synthesized. Results Of the 3111 screened studies, 17 (0.55%) were included. Most studies (13/17, 76%) were of low quality. The narrative synthesis identified implications for people with chronic conditions–HCP relationships when people with chronic conditions access and share information on social media, divided into 3 main categories with 7 subcategories. These categories of implications address how the peer interactions of people with chronic conditions on social media can influence their communication with HCPs, how people with chronic conditions discuss advice and medical information from HCPs on social media, and how relationships with HCPs are discussed by people with chronic conditions on social media. The implications are illustrated collectively in a conceptual model. Conclusions More evidence is needed to draw conclusions, but the findings indicate that the peer interactions of people with chronic conditions on social media are implicated in the ways in which people with chronic conditions equip themselves for clinical consultations, evaluate the information and advice provided by HCPs, and manage their relationships with HCPs. Future populations with chronic conditions will be raised in a digital world, and social media will likely remain a strategy for obtaining support and information. However, the generally low quality of the studies included in this review points to the relatively immature state of research exploring social media and its implications for people with chronic conditions–HCP relationships. Better study designs and methods for conducting research on social media are needed to generate robust evidence.

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“…New methods, such as mobile technology and social media, now complement traditional methods of recruiting study participants for public health interventions. [18][19][20][21][22][23] The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for online solutions, including the recruitment of study participants. 24 25 Therefore, this study aimed to (1) analyse preferred sources of health information on diabetes prevention programmes and (2) identify sociodemographic determinants influencing these preferences among adults in Poland.…”

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Preferred sources of information on diabetes prevention programmes: a population-based cross-sectional study in Poland

Grudziąż-Sękowska,

Sękowski,

Pinkas

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to analyse preferred sources of information on diabetes prevention programmes and to identify sociodemographic determinants influencing these preferences among adults in Poland.DesignA cross-sectional survey was carried out between 15 and 18 September 2023 using a computer-assisted web interview. A self-prepared questionnaire included 10 questions on sources of information on type 2 diabetes prevention.ParticipantsData were obtained from 1046 adults (18–82 years); 53.4% were females.ResultsMost respondents preferred email communication (46.4%), followed by a doctor or nurse (33.5%), and a letter or leaflet directly delivered to the mailbox (25.8%) for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) prevention information. Younger respondents were more likely to indicate mass media (OR=1.81, 95% CI=1.12 to 2.95, p=0.01) and digital media (OR=1.65, 95% CI=1.02 to 2.67, p=0.04) as a source of information on DM2 prevention. Those who had higher education (OR=1.51, 95% CI=1.16 to 1.96, p=0.002), as well as those with chronic diseases (OR=1.50, 95% CI=1.14 to 1.97, p=0.004), were more likely to indicate digital media. Out of 10 different variables analysed in this study, passive occupational status (OR=1.43, 95% CI=1.04 to 1.96, p=0.03) as well as having chronic diseases (OR=1.51, 95% CI=1.16 to 1.96, p=0.002) were associated with higher odds of indicating healthcare workers as a preferred source of information. Marital status, having children, place of residence, household characteristics and financial status do not significantly decide communication preferences.ConclusionCommunication on DM2 prevention should be adjusted to public preferences and expectations. Tailoring interventions to different demographic groups can enhance outreach and engagement. Email emerged as a popular choice, suggesting the potential of digital communication in preventive health programmes.

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The effectiveness of social media intervention in people with diabetes: An integrative review

Cited by 6 publications

References 78 publications

WhatsApp‐based intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

WhatsApp‐based intervention for people with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

When People With Chronic Conditions Turn to Peers on Social Media to Obtain and Share Information: Systematic Review of the Implications for Relationships With Health Care Professionals

Preferred sources of information on diabetes prevention programmes: a population-based cross-sectional study in Poland

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