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Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Development of a new measure to assess self-management in people with type 2 diabetes using web-based or mobile technology 

Computer based self-management services, such as mobile applications and web-based portals, can be an important source of information and support for people with type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study is to to develop a questionnaire to assess self-management in people with type 2 diabetes which is suitable for use in technology-based interventions. We have carried out qualitative interviews to understand how people with type 2 diabetes use web or mobile technology to support the management of their health. Questionnaire items have been developed and are currently undergoing cognitive testing to establish understanding and acceptability of the items. Following the refinement of the questionnaire items, psychometric evaluation of the items will take place with a large sample.

For more information on this study, please contact Dr Laura Kelly  

Participant Updates

Participant update - January 2017

Participant update - October 2018 

Publications

Kelly L, Jenkinson C, Morley D. Experiences of Using Web-Based and Mobile Technologies to Support Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes: Qualitative Study JMIR Diabetes 2018;3(2):e9. PMID: 30291098