Última actualización 7 de julio de 2026
Key finding
62% of the messages were rated as personally relevant.
This study developed two automated texting systems aimed at improving diabetes self-management. Findings indicated that a significant portion of messages were rated as relevant and confidence-enhancing.
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study developed two automated texting systems aimed at improving diabetes self-management. Findings indicated that a significant portion of messages were rated as relevant and confidence-enhancing.
These findings are significant as they highlight the potential of automated texting systems to support diabetes self-management. By tailoring messages to individual preferences, these systems could enhance patient engagement and improve health outcomes, making diabetes management more effective.
Study design was non-randomized, limiting causal inference Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear Sample size and demographics not specified Potential bias in self-reported ratings
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Amaryllis M, Jacob R, Stephanie AR, et al. Development of Two Versions of an Automated Texting System for Diabetes Self-Management. JMIR Formative Research. 2026;10:e83144. doi:10.2196/83144
62% of messages rated as personally relevant
61% of respondents found messages confidence-enhancing
Participants preferred 1-2 texts per day
81 messages flagged for revision by expert panel
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This study contributes evidence to DSMES and Confidence-enhancing message rating, Customization preference for message frequency, Message relevance rating, and 1 more.
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DSMES → Confidence-enhancing message rating
DSMES → Confidence-enhancing message rating
DSMES → Customization preference for message frequency
DSMES → Customization preference for message frequency
DSMES → Messages flagged for revision by expert panel
DSMES → Messages flagged for revision by expert panel
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Confidence-enhancing message rating, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Customization preference for message frequency.
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Measures Customization preference for message frequency as a key outcome.
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DSMES appears to improve Confidence-enhancing message rating.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Confidence-enhancing message rating
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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DSMES appears to improve Customization preference for message frequency.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Customization preference for message frequency
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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DSMES appears to improve Message relevance rating.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Message relevance rating
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DSMES for Messages flagged for revision by expert panel.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Messages flagged for revision by expert panel
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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