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- ImpactScore™
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- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Mobile app improves diabetes self-management
Última actualización 29 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
The results of the usability evaluation revealed overall user satisfaction with the app.
This study evaluated a mobile-based diabetes self-management app, revealing overall user satisfaction and positive feedback from healthcare providers.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
This study evaluated a mobile-based diabetes self-management app, revealing overall user satisfaction and positive feedback from healthcare providers.
Clinical relevance
This study highlights the potential of mobile health technologies in diabetes management, suggesting that such apps can enhance user engagement and satisfaction. Understanding user experiences and provider feedback is crucial for improving diabetes care and encouraging sustained behavioral changes.
Keep in mind
Effectiveness of the app remains unclear due to insufficient long-term data. Sample size and demographic details were not specified. Potential biases in self-reported satisfaction measures. The study did not assess the app's impact on clinical outcomes.
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Gunther E, Reza R, Supraja S, et al. Development and Usability Evaluation of a Mobile-Based Diabetes Self-Management App. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2021;23(6):e18167. doi:10.2196/18167
Efectos Principales
User satisfaction with the app was reported positively.
Usability evaluation scores indicated high ratings across multiple dimensions.
Healthcare provider satisfaction was also noted.
Behavioral change tracking requires further research.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to DSMES and Behavioral change tracking, Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP, Treatment satisfaction, and 1 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
DSMES
Primary outcomes
- Behavioral change tracking
- Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP
- Treatment satisfaction
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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 65
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Evidence pairs
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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Evidencia principal
Relación de evidencia
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Treatment Experience
Evidencia relacionada
Tema de evidencia
Diabetes Self-Management Education
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
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Core evidence
Study findings
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Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP
DSMES → Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP
DSMES → Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerUsability evaluation score based on User Experience Questionnaire
DSMES → Usability evaluation score based on User Experience Questionnaire
DSMES → Usability evaluation score based on User Experience Questionnaire
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- User satisfaction score showed an increase of 1.56.
- Usability evaluation scores indicated a median score of 2.35.
- Healthcare provider satisfaction also indicated an increase of 1.53.
A quién se aplica
- Individuals diagnosed with diabetes.
- Patients seeking mobile health solutions for diabetes management.
Tener en Cuenta
- The study's findings may not generalize to all diabetes populations.
- Further research is needed to establish long-term effectiveness.
- Usability scores are subjective and may vary among different users.
Entre Líneas
- Effectiveness of the app remains unclear due to insufficient long-term data.
- Sample size and demographic details were not specified.
- Potential biases in self-reported satisfaction measures.
- The study did not assess the app's impact on clinical outcomes.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Behavioral change tracking, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP.
Relaciones de evidencia relacionadas
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Behavioral & Lifestyle
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs → Behavioral change tracking
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
View evidenceBehavioral & Lifestyle
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs → Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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outcome_hubMeasures Behavioral change tracking as a key outcome.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs Evidence Hub
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intervention_hubContributes to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs evidence base.
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outcome_hubMeasures Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP as a key outcome.
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Do Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs improve treatment experience?
Strong Evidence
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs appear to improve treatment experience.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Treatment satisfaction
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Does DSMES improve participants' satisfaction evaluation of the app?
Emerging Evidence
DSMES appears to improve participants' satisfaction evaluation of the app.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Participants' satisfaction evaluation of the APP
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does DSMES improve usability evaluation score based on user experience questionnaire?
Emerging Evidence
DSMES appears to improve usability evaluation score based on user experience questionnaire.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Usability evaluation score based on User Experience Questionnaire
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does DSMES improve behavioral change tracking?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DSMES for behavioral change tracking.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Behavioral change tracking
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
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