Mobile Health Apps for the Control and Self-management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Qualitative Study on Users' Acceptability and Acceptance.
Marloes BultsCatharina Margaretha van LeersumTheodorus Johannes Josef OlthuisRobin Enya Marije BekhuisMarjolein Elisabeth Maria den OudenPublished in: JMIR diabetes (2023)
The research showed that mobile health apps provide support for diabetes control and self-management in patients with T2DM. Integrating app use in care as usual and guidelines for health care professionals are recommended. Future research is needed on how to increase the implementation of mobile health apps in current care pathways. In addition, health care professionals need to improve their digital skills, and lifelong learning is recommended.