Summary:
In emerging adults living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), a multicomponent, text message-based digital intervention significantly enhanced knowledge and motivation for self-management during the transition to adult care compared to standard care alone, though it was associated with varying responses among participant subgroups, highlighting the need for tailored approaches.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Emerging adults living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) transitioning to adult care. |
| Intervention | A multicomponent, text message-based digital intervention designed to enhance self-management knowledge and motivation. |
| Comparison | Standard care alone during the transition from pediatric to adult diabetes management. |
| Outcome | The digital intervention enhanced participants’ knowledge and motivation for diabetes self-management. Different participant subgroups responded variably to the intervention components, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to optimize the impact of digital health interventions for diverse populations. |
Source: Ruoxi Wang, et al. “Insights Into How Digital Health Interventions Shape Outcomes for Emerging Adults Living With Type 1 Diabetes: Qualitative Realist Process Evaluation.” PubMed. Read article here.
