Patients' perspectives on social and goal-based comparisons regarding their diabetes health status.

William MartinezKenneth A WallstonDavid G SchlundtGerald B HicksonKemberlee R BonnetRicardo J TrochezTom A Elasy

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2018)

Our findings provide significant insights into the anticipated response of patients with T2DM to receiving social and goal-based comparison information regarding their diabetes health status. Providing patients with diabetes with social and goal-based comparison information may affect motivation, mood, and self-concept in ways that may improve or sustain diabetes self-care behaviors for some patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
type diabetes
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
mental health
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
social media
health information
sleep quality
insulin resistance
depressive symptoms
patient reported