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Peer-Created Videos Improve Psychological Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes

Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026

Key finding

The intervention group demonstrated significant improvement in diabetes distress scores at two time points (immediately post-intervention, and one-month post-intervention) with p-values < 0.001.

This study evaluated the impact of peer-created digital storytelling videos on psychological outcomes in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. Significant improvements in diabetes distress, burnout, and depressive symptoms were observed in the intervention group.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

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Study focus

This study evaluated the impact of peer-created digital storytelling videos on psychological outcomes in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. Significant improvements in diabetes distress, burnout, and depressive symptoms were observed in the intervention group.

Clinical relevance

The findings highlight the importance of addressing psychological well-being in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. By utilizing peer-created digital storytelling, healthcare providers can offer innovative support that may enhance patients' emotional health, potentially leading to better diabetes management and overall quality of life.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. The control group did not receive any active intervention, which may affect comparative outcomes. Long-term effects beyond one month were not assessed.

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Sheyda Z, Samereh A, Fataneh G, Leila MD. Effectiveness of Peer-Created Digital Storytelling Videos on Psychological Outcomes in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Psychology. 2025;13:942. doi:10.1186/s40359-025-03258-y

Efectos Principales

The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in diabetes distress scores (p < 0.001, effect size: -2.5).

The intervention group showed a significant decrease in diabetes burnout scores (p < 0.001, effect size: -2.3).

The intervention group experienced significant improvement in depressive symptoms scores (p < 0.001, effect size: -1.8).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Digital storytelling behavioral intervention, Usual care and Depression score, Diabetes burnout scores, Stress, and 3 more.

Primary intervention

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention

Primary outcomes

  • Depression score
  • Diabetes burnout scores
  • Stress

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 55

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

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Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 0 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Diabetes Technology

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Study findings

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Depression score

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Depression score

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Depression score

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Diabetes burnout scores

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Diabetes burnout scores

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Diabetes burnout scores

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Stress

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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Depressive symptoms score in control group

Usual care → Depressive symptoms score in control group

Usual care → Depressive symptoms score in control group

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Diabetes burnout (control group)

Usual care → Diabetes burnout (control group)

Usual care → Diabetes burnout (control group)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Diabetes distress scores

Usual care → Diabetes distress scores

Usual care → Diabetes distress scores

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Diabetes distress decreased significantly in the intervention group (effect size: -2.5).
  • Diabetes burnout scores improved significantly (effect size: -2.3).
  • Depressive symptoms were significantly reduced (effect size: -1.8).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Individuals diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
  • Patients seeking support for psychological challenges related to diabetes management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not be applicable to individuals with Type 2 diabetes or other chronic conditions.
  • The intervention's effectiveness may vary based on individual differences in engagement with the storytelling content.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term benefits and potential scalability of the intervention.
between the lines

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  • The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • The control group did not receive any active intervention, which may affect comparative outcomes.
  • Long-term effects beyond one month were not assessed.

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This study contributes to evidence on Digital storytelling behavioral intervention and Mental Health, Digital storytelling behavioral intervention and Mental Health.

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Does Digital storytelling behavioral intervention improve stress?

Moderate Evidence

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Stress.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Stress

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

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  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Digital storytelling behavioral intervention improve depression score?

Emerging Evidence

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Depression score.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Depression score

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Digital storytelling behavioral intervention improve diabetes burnout scores?

Emerging Evidence

Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Diabetes burnout scores.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diabetes burnout scores

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Usual care improve depressive symptoms score in control group?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Usual care for Depressive symptoms score in control group.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Depressive symptoms score in control group

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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