Implementing a Scalable, personalised, behaviour Change digitAL hEalth programme in primary care for type 2 diabetes...

Area of Science:

• Digital health interventions
• Primary care research
• Chronic disease management

Background:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) presents a significant health burden in Australia, particularly in Western Sydney.
• Current primary care struggles to meet the increasing demand for diabetes management.
• Digital health technologies offer a scalable solution for T2DM self-management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the Gro-AUS digital health app for T2DM management.
• To evaluate the Gro-AUS app's impact on glycaemic control, cardiovascular risk factors, and diabetes remission.
• To explore the potential of digital health in Australian primary care settings.

Main Methods:

• A cluster-randomised controlled trial involving general practices in Western Sydney Local Health District.
• Participants randomly assigned to either a digital health program (Gro-AUS app) or standard care.
• Mixed-methods approach to ensure inclusivity and collect data on glycaemic control, cardiovascular risk factors, weight, physical activity, and mental well-being.

Main Results:

• The study aims to measure improvements in glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk factors.
• Secondary outcomes include weight loss, increased physical activity, and enhanced mental well-being.
• Data analysis will assess the effectiveness of the digital health intervention.

Conclusions:

• Digital health technologies like Gro-AUS have the potential to enhance T2DM management in primary care.
• Findings will inform future models of diabetes care, demonstrating the scalability of digital health solutions.
• The trial provides evidence for integrating digital health into routine diabetes care.