Last updated July 8, 2026
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.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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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.
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.
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
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 1 more.
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Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Depression score
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Depression score
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Diabetes burnout scores
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Diabetes burnout scores
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention → Stress
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This study contributes to evidence on Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Mental Health, Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Mental Health.
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Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Mental Health.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Stress
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Depression score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 3 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
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Digital storytelling behavioral intervention appears to improve Diabetes burnout scores.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Diabetes burnout scores
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Usual care for Diabetes distress scores.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Diabetes distress scores
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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