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Area of Science:

  • Digital health research
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Health research

Background:

  • Digital health research integrates human-computer interaction and health research methodologies.
  • Type 2 diabetes management requires effective patient education programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the combined methods used to develop HeLP-Diabetes: Starting Out, a web-based structured education program.
  • To detail the iterative development process for a digital intervention for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients.

Main Methods:

  • An iterative, user-centered approach was employed, following human-computer interaction design principles and Medical Research Council guidelines.
  • The development involved three phases: initial design for effectiveness, usability optimization, and real-world testing within the National Health Service.
  • Data from in-the-wild testing informed program revisions, addressing uptake and barriers to use.

Main Results:

  • The initial 8-session program incorporated behavior change techniques for weight loss, physical activity, and medication adherence.
  • Usability testing necessitated adjustments to the program's language and layout.
  • Real-world testing indicated low program uptake and completion, though users reported benefits; perceived time commitment was a barrier.

Conclusions:

  • Interdisciplinary methods facilitated an iterative development process, refining the program based on user needs and uptake data.
  • The final intervention demonstrated improved suitability for definitive evaluation compared to the initial version.
  • The described approach offers insights for digital health researchers aiming to enhance user-centered intervention design.