Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026
Key finding
There was a statistically significant difference in the quality of life between Type 2 diabetes patients using mHealth education intervention and those without mHealth education intervention.
This study validated the Chinese Version of the Diabetes Health Profile Scale and assessed its impact on quality of life in Type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant differences in quality of life based on mHealth education intervention.
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Extended (5–20+ y)
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Study focus
This study validated the Chinese Version of the Diabetes Health Profile Scale and assessed its impact on quality of life in Type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant differences in quality of life based on mHealth education intervention.
Improving the quality of life for Type 2 diabetes patients is crucial, as it can lead to better health outcomes and adherence to treatment. This study highlights the importance of mHealth interventions in managing diabetes and suggests that addressing psychological factors can enhance patient well-being.
The study design was non-randomized, which may introduce bias. Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified. Effectiveness of the mHealth intervention remains unclear due to limited data.
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Xiaokang L, Jinmei Z, Jingna L, Yixuan S, Tingting Y, Wenjing H. Validation of the Chinese Version of the Diabetes Health Profile Scale and Its Impact on Quality of Life in T2DM Patients. Frontiers in Public Health. 2024;12:1330154. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1330154
Quality of life significantly improved for Type 2 diabetes patients using mHealth education intervention.
Psychological distress negatively impacted quality of life (β = −0.13, p < 0.001).
Self-management efficacy mediated the effects of psychological distress on quality of life (p < 0.001).
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This study contributes evidence to Remote multiprofessional educational program and Diabetes management self-efficacy, Psychological Distress, Quality of life.
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Remote multiprofessional educational program → Diabetes management self-efficacy
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Diabetes management self-efficacy
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Psychological Distress
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Psychological Distress
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Quality of life
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Quality of life
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Quality of Life Outcomes, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy.
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Measures Quality of Life Outcomes as a key outcome.
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Measures Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Quality of Life Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appears to improve Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes management self-efficacy
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Diabetes Distress.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Psychological Distress
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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