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Web-based education improves diabetes knowledge and clinical outcomes.
Last updated September 12, 2026
Key finding
Participants demonstrated significant improvements in diabetes knowledge (β = 23.74, 95% CI: 20.57–26.91) compared with those receiving standard care at both three and six months (p < 0.001).
A culturally adapted web-based educational video module improved diabetes knowledge, empowerment, and clinical outcomes in adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
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Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
A culturally adapted web-based educational video module improved diabetes knowledge, empowerment, and clinical outcomes in adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.
Clinical relevance
Improving diabetes management through accessible educational resources can lead to better health outcomes for individuals with type 2 diabetes. This study highlights the potential of digital interventions to empower patients and enhance their understanding of diabetes, which is crucial for effective self-management and reducing complications.
Keep in mind
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential biases in self-reported measures. Short follow-up period may not capture long-term effects.
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Hui ZT, Poh YL, Tatt QT, et al. A culturally adapted, web-based educational video module was associated with improvements in diabetes knowledge, empowerment, and clinical outcomes among adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. PLOS One. 2026;21(8):e0355192. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0355192
Main Effects
Diabetes knowledge improved by 23.74% (p < 0.001).
Empowerment increased by 11.53% (p < 0.001).
HbA1C levels decreased by 0.89% (p < 0.001).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Web-based educational video intervention and BMI, Diabetes empowerment, Diabetes knowledge, and 7 more.
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Primary intervention
Web-based educational video intervention
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Diabetes empowerment
- Diabetes knowledge
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- Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics
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Diabetes empowerment
Web-based educational video intervention → Diabetes empowerment
Web-based educational video intervention → Diabetes empowerment
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerDiabetes knowledge
Web-based educational video intervention → Diabetes knowledge
Web-based educational video intervention → Diabetes knowledge
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerDiastolic blood pressure
Web-based educational video intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
Web-based educational video intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerHbA1c
Web-based educational video intervention → HbA1c
Web-based educational video intervention → HbA1c
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerHDL cholesterol
Web-based educational video intervention → HDL cholesterol
Web-based educational video intervention → HDL cholesterol
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerLDL cholesterol
Web-based educational video intervention → LDL cholesterol
Web-based educational video intervention → LDL cholesterol
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerSystolic blood pressure
Web-based educational video intervention → Systolic blood pressure
Web-based educational video intervention → Systolic blood pressure
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Web-based educational video intervention → Triglycerides
Web-based educational video intervention → Triglycerides
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
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- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Web-based educational video intervention → Waist circumference
Web-based educational video intervention → Waist circumference
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Evidence Suggest
- Significant HbA1C reduction of 0.89% at six months.
- Improved systolic blood pressure by 4.38 mmHg (p < 0.001).
- Increased HDL cholesterol levels at three and six months.
Who this applies to
- Adults aged 18 and older with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking to improve their diabetes management through educational resources.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic.
- The intervention's effectiveness may vary based on individual engagement levels.
- Further research is needed to assess long-term sustainability of improvements.
Between the Lines
- Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
- Potential biases in self-reported measures.
- Short follow-up period may not capture long-term effects.
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This study contributes to evidence on Web-based educational video intervention and Body Mass Index, Web-based educational video intervention and Diabetes empowerment.
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Web-based educational video intervention → Body Mass Index
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- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
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Web-based educational video intervention → Diabetes empowerment
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
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- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
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Web-based educational video intervention → Blood Pressure
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Does Web-based educational video intervention affect BMI?
Emerging Evidence
Web-based educational video intervention appears to affect BMI.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Does Web-based educational video intervention improve diabetes empowerment?
Emerging Evidence
Web-based educational video intervention appears to improve diabetes empowerment.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes empowerment
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Web-based educational video intervention improve diabetes knowledge?
Emerging Evidence
Web-based educational video intervention appears to improve diabetes knowledge.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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- 1
Diabetes knowledge
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Web-based educational video intervention improve diastolic blood pressure?
Emerging Evidence
Web-based educational video intervention appears to improve diastolic blood pressure.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diastolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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