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Tara Kaushal1, Kathleen A Montgomery1, Reid Simon2
1Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The Diabetes Educator
|March 24, 2019
Summary
MyDiaText is a functional tool supporting behavior change for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). Youth found the text messages and reward system highly satisfactory.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Adolescent Medicine
- Diabetes Management
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) requires continuous self-management.
- Adolescents with T1DM face unique challenges in behavior change and adherence.
- Digital platforms offer potential for improved T1DM support in youth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and functionality of MyDiaText™, a digital platform for T1DM behavior change support.
- To evaluate user satisfaction with the MyDiaText™ system among adolescents with T1DM.
Main Methods:
- A nonrandomized, prospective, pilot trial involving 10- to 17-year-old youths with newly diagnosed T1DM.
- Feasibility assessed by profile creation; functionality by message response rates and point accumulation.
- User satisfaction evaluated via an electronic survey.
Main Results:
- All 20 enrolled subjects successfully created profiles.
- 86% of participants responded to at least two text messages weekly.
- Users reported enjoyment, utility, and appropriate frequency of text messages.
Conclusions:
- MyDiaText™ is a feasible and functional behavioral support tool for adolescents with T1DM.
- The platform demonstrated high user satisfaction with its text messaging and reward features.
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