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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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Research Summary
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Mobile Health Improves Diabetes Self-Management Behaviors
Key finding
Foot care behavior improved significantly (t = -18.941, p < 0.01)
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a mobile health intervention on diabetes self-management, revealing significant improvements in foot care and dietary behaviors.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Some Concerns bias
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
Diabetic Care App
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Extended (5–20+ y)
Primary outcome
Foot care behavior
Comparator
Standard care
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Study focus
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a mobile health intervention on diabetes self-management, revealing significant improvements in foot care and dietary behaviors.
Clinical relevance
Improving self-management behaviors in diabetes is crucial for preventing complications. The findings suggest that mobile health interventions can effectively enhance specific aspects of diabetes care, potentially leading to better long-term health outcomes for patients.
Keep in mind
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited evidence data. The study's sample size and population characteristics may limit generalizability. Fasting plasma glucose showed no significant change, indicating potential limitations in metabolic impact.
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Mohd KZHF, Piyanuch J, Umaporn B, Muhammad KCH. The Effect of Mobile Health Intervention on Diabetes Self-Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Belitung Nursing Journal. 2023;9(5):437-447. doi:10.33546/bnj.2664
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Main Effects
Foot care behavior improved significantly (t = -18.941, p < 0.01)
Dietary behavior improved significantly (t = -5.718, p < 0.01)
Foot condition improved significantly (t = 4.894, p < 0.01)
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Rama Diabetes Care app and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Improvement in dietary behavior, Improvement in foot care behavior, and 1 more.
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Primary intervention
Rama Diabetes Care app
Primary outcomes
- Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
- Improvement in dietary behavior
- Improvement in foot care behavior
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 60
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Evidence pairs
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- Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Improvement in dietary behavior
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Rama Diabetes Care app → Improvement in dietary behavior
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StrongIncreaseAdherence & Engagement
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Improvement in foot care behavior
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Rama Diabetes Care app → Improvement in foot care behavior
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Improvement in foot condition
Rama Diabetes Care app → Improvement in foot condition
Rama Diabetes Care app → Improvement in foot condition
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Evidence Suggest
- Foot care behavior increased significantly with a score change of 15.86 (p = 0.001).
- Dietary behavior improved with a score change of 10.44 (p = 0.001).
- Fasting plasma glucose showed no significant change (0.883 mg/dl, p = 0.913).
Who this applies to
- Adults with diabetes seeking to improve self-management.
- Individuals interested in mobile health interventions for chronic disease management.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to all diabetes populations due to specific study criteria.
- The study did not measure long-term outcomes beyond the intervention period.
- Further research is needed to explore the broader effectiveness of mobile health interventions.
Between the Lines
- The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited evidence data.
- The study's sample size and population characteristics may limit generalizability.
- Fasting plasma glucose showed no significant change, indicating potential limitations in metabolic impact.
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Does Rama Diabetes Care app improve improvement in dietary behavior?
Emerging Evidence
Rama Diabetes Care app appears to improve Improvement in dietary behavior.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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- 1
Improvement in dietary behavior
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Rama Diabetes Care app improve improvement in foot care behavior?
Emerging Evidence
Rama Diabetes Care app appears to improve Improvement in foot care behavior.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Improvement in foot care behavior
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | 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 Rama Diabetes Care app improve improvement in foot condition?
Emerging Evidence
Rama Diabetes Care app appears to improve Improvement in foot condition.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Improvement in foot condition
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 52.9 | strong positive | 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 Rama Diabetes Care app improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?
Limited Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Rama Diabetes Care app for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 35.4 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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