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What are end-users' needs and preferences for a comprehensive e-health program for type 2 diabetes? - A qualitative
Tina Rishaug1, Anne-Marie Aas2,3, André Henriksen1
1Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Plos One
|March 3, 2025
Summary
Developing an e-health program for type 2 diabetes (T2D) requires user input for essential features like health parameter tracking, educational courses, and personalized content to improve self-management.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Diabetes Management
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Rising global prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) necessitates innovative interventions.
- Lifestyle modifications are crucial for T2D prevention, self-management, and remission.
- E-health tools offer potential advantages over traditional care for managing T2D.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather end-user feedback for developing a comprehensive e-health program for pre-diabetes and T2D.
- To identify essential functionalities and design preferences for lifestyle modification interventions.
Main Methods:
- Eight focus group meetings with 16 adults with pre-diabetes or T2D in Norway.
- Utilized questionnaires and paper prototyping to supplement focus group discussions.
Main Results:
- Participants identified a need for enhanced diabetes knowledge and education for self-management.
- Key functionalities include health parameter registration, long-term follow-up, coaching via communication platforms, automatic data transfer from devices, and educational courses.
- Tailoring of content and functionalities is crucial for user satisfaction and long-term engagement.
Conclusions:
- Recommendations for crucial features in e-health/m-health tools for T2D management were developed.
- Future research should involve healthcare professionals to optimize patient interaction and resource utilization.
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