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Diabetes self-management behaviors
Health Storylines mAPP → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Health Storylines mAPP → Diabetes self-management behaviors
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NoneDecreaseAdherence & Engagement
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Research Summary
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Health Storylines mAPP shows limited impact on self-management in chronic illness
Key finding
After four weeks, the intervention group showed a non-significant decrease in self-management scores (from μ=5.25 to 5.00, p=0.27).
This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Health Storylines mAPP for self-management among individuals with chronic illnesses in Baguio City, Philippines, finding no significant differences in self-management scores.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Some Concerns bias
Last updated July 7, 2026Quick read
Study at a glance
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
Health Storylines mAPP, Traditional pamphlet
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Primary outcome
Self-management score
Comparator
Comparison Group
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Health Storylines mAPP for self-management among individuals with chronic illnesses in Baguio City, Philippines, finding no significant differences in self-management scores.
Clinical relevance
Understanding the effectiveness of digital health tools like the Health Storylines mAPP is crucial for developing effective self-management strategies for chronic illnesses. This study highlights the need for further research to identify interventions that can genuinely improve self-management outcomes in this population.
Keep in mind
The study design was non-randomized, which may introduce bias. Sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability. The lack of significant findings raises questions about the intervention's effectiveness.
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Rainier CM, Kieren PGA, Jamee RA, et al. Effectiveness of the Health Storylines mAPP for Self-Management Among Individuals with Chronic Illnesses in Baguio City, Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina. 2026;60(7):76-83. doi:10.47895/amp.vi0.12853
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Main Effects
The intervention group showed a non-significant decrease in self-management scores (μ=5.25 to 5.00, p=0.27).
The comparison group exhibited a non-significant increase in self-management scores (μ=5.19 to 5.37, p=0.61).
No statistically significant difference in posttest self-management scores between the two groups (U=83.50, p=0.23).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Health Storylines mAPP, Traditional pamphlet and Diabetes self-management behaviors, Post-test self-management score.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Health Storylines mAPP
Primary outcomes
- Diabetes self-management behaviors
- Post-test self-management score
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Primary intervention
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63
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- Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Post-test self-management score
Health Storylines mAPP → Post-test self-management score
Health Storylines mAPP → Post-test self-management score
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Diabetes self-management behaviors
Traditional pamphlet → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Traditional pamphlet → Diabetes self-management behaviors
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Evidence Suggest
- The intervention group had a decrease of 0.25 in self-management scores (p=0.27).
- The comparison group had an increase of 0.18 in self-management scores (p=0.61).
- No significant difference in posttest scores (U=83.50, p=0.23).
Who this applies to
- Individuals with chronic illnesses in Baguio City, Philippines.
- Participants engaged in self-management practices.
Keep in Mind
- The findings may not apply to other populations outside Baguio City.
- Results were not statistically significant, indicating uncertainty in effectiveness.
- Further research is needed to explore other digital health interventions.
Between the Lines
- The study design was non-randomized, which may introduce bias.
- Sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability.
- The lack of significant findings raises questions about the intervention's effectiveness.
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Does Health Storylines mAPP improve diabetes self-management behaviors?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Health Storylines mAPP for Diabetes self-management behaviors.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 33.0 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ 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.
Does Health Storylines mAPP improve post-test self-management score?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Health Storylines mAPP for Post-test self-management score.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Post-test self-management score
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 33.0 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ 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.
Does Traditional pamphlet improve diabetes self-management behaviors?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Traditional pamphlet for Diabetes self-management behaviors.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 33.0 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ 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.
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