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Key finding
Participants perceived wide-ranging and unexpected benefits from using the intervention over time.
The SuMMiT-D study evaluated a digital health intervention for diabetes management, revealing mixed perceptions of its effectiveness.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
The SuMMiT-D study evaluated a digital health intervention for diabetes management, revealing mixed perceptions of its effectiveness.
Understanding the effectiveness of digital health interventions like SuMMiT-D is crucial for improving diabetes management strategies. If proven effective, such tools could enhance patient adherence and education, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.
Effectiveness of the intervention was unclear across all outcomes. Limited generalizability due to the specific population studied. Qualitative nature may introduce subjective biases in participant responses.
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Naomi C, Abdul NA, Malinda P, et al. Support Through Mobile Messaging and Digital Health Technology for Diabetes (SuMMiT-D): A Qualitative Process Evaluation. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e70203. doi:10.2196/70203
Participants perceived wide-ranging benefits in medication adherence over time.
The perceived value of the intervention messages varied based on contextual needs.
The system supported various cognitive and behavioral changes necessary for self-management.
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This study contributes evidence to SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion and Self-reported behavioral change mechanisms, Treatment adherence, Understanding of type 2 diabetes.
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Self-reported behavioral change mechanisms
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Self-reported behavioral change mechanisms
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Treatment adherence
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Treatment adherence
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Understanding of type 2 diabetes
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Understanding of type 2 diabetes
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Self-reported behavioral change mechanisms, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Treatment Adherence.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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All studies on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs
Contributes to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs evidence base.
All studies measuring Self-reported behavioral change mechanisms
Measures Self-reported behavioral change mechanisms as a key outcome.
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Measures Treatment Adherence as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Treatment Adherence.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Treatment adherence
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 7 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion for Self-reported behavioral change mechanisms.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Self-reported behavioral change mechanisms
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion for Understanding of type 2 diabetes.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Understanding of type 2 diabetes
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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