Summary:
In patients with type 2 diabetes, using the Diabetes for mobile app significantly increased the perception of the disease as more threatening compared to the standard diabetes management approach. Although no specific adverse effects were reported, the increased threat perception could influence long-term psychological outcomes.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. |
| Intervention | Use of the Diabetes: diabetes self-management mobile app for four weeks. |
| Comparison | Standard care for managing type 2 diabetes without the mobile app. |
| Outcome | Participants using the app reported a statistically significant increase in perceiving their disease as a greater threat. Long-term psychological impacts and behavioral adjustments were not measured. |
Source: Lucija Gosak, et al. “How Does Mobile Technology Shape the Perceptions of People with Type 2 Diabetes?” Read article here.
