Longitudinal Effects of an Intergenerational mHealth Program for Older Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Rural Taiwan.
Kexin YuShinyi WuPey-Jiuan LeeDu-An WuHsin-Yi HsiaoYi-Chuan TsengYing-Wei WangChing-Feng ChengYi-Hsuan WangSzu-Pei LeeIris ChiPublished in: The Diabetes educator (2021)
IMTOP had lasting effects on diet and decreased smoking behavior, clinic visits, and medication costs over 8 months. Self-monitoring through an app increased awareness and may explain the increased reporting of diabetes symptoms. IMTOP is a promising model for promoting T2DM self-management in rural areas.
Keyphrases
- type diabetes
- glycemic control
- end stage renal disease
- cardiovascular disease
- physical activity
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- primary care
- prognostic factors
- south africa
- emergency department
- metabolic syndrome
- weight loss
- insulin resistance
- quality improvement
- cross sectional
- adipose tissue
- patient reported outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- middle aged