Last updated July 8, 2026
Key finding
82% of participants fell into the 'Averagers' category.
This study explored engagement patterns in a mobile health intervention for women at risk of gestational diabetes, revealing varied engagement clusters.
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Long-Term (1–5 y)
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This study explored engagement patterns in a mobile health intervention for women at risk of gestational diabetes, revealing varied engagement clusters.
Understanding engagement patterns in mobile health interventions is crucial for tailoring these tools to better support women at risk of gestational diabetes. By identifying how different users interact with the app, healthcare providers can enhance user experience and potentially improve health outcomes.
Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear. Limited generalizability due to specific population focus. Potential unmeasured confounders affecting engagement.
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Signe BB, Timothy CS, Sharleen LO, Elena RV, Mathias SH, Ditte HL. Exploring engagement patterns within a mobile health intervention for women at risk of gestational diabetes. Women's Health. 2025;21:17455057251327510. doi:10.1177/17455057251327510
82% of participants were categorized as 'Averagers'.
Participants in the 'Goalers' cluster primarily engaged with goal-setting features.
The 'Immersers' cluster showed significant engagement with multiple app features.
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This study contributes evidence to Mobile app for diabetes self-management and Patient engagement.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Patient engagement
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Patient engagement
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve patient engagement.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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