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Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Depression score
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Peer-Created Videos Improve Psychological Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes
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.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Some Concerns bias
Last updated July 8, 2026Quick read
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T1 Diabetes
Intervention
Peer-created digital storytelling (DST) intervention, Routine care
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Primary outcome
Diabetes distress
Comparator
Routine care
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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
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Main Effects
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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This study contributes evidence to Digital storytelling behavioral intervention, Usual care and Depression score, Diabetes burnout scores, Stress, and 3 more.
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Digital storytelling behavioral intervention
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- Depression score
- Diabetes burnout scores
- Stress
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- Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
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- Linked to 0 direct semantic evidence topics
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Diabetes burnout scores
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Diabetes burnout scores
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Diabetes burnout scores
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Stress
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress
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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
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NoneNo Change
Diabetes burnout (control group)
Usual care → Diabetes burnout (control group)
Usual care → Diabetes burnout (control group)
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Diabetes distress scores
Usual care → Diabetes distress scores
Usual care → Diabetes distress scores
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Evidence Suggest
- 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 to
- Individuals diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
- Patients seeking support for psychological challenges related to diabetes management.
Keep in Mind
- 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
- 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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Does Digital storytelling behavioral intervention improve stress?
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Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Stress.
ConsensusScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Stress
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 55.3 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Consistent | 1 study
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Does Digital storytelling behavioral intervention improve depression score?
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Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Depression score.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Depression score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 50.5 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
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Does Digital storytelling behavioral intervention improve diabetes burnout scores?
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Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Diabetes burnout scores.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Diabetes burnout scores
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 50.5 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
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Depressive symptoms score in control group
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 33.0 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
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