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Co-Designing a Digital Health Application for Assisting Self-Care Diabetes Patients: A Qualitative Study
Hema Malini1, Misita Anwar2, Fitri Mailani1
1Faculty of Nursing Universitas Andalas Padang Indonesia.
Health Science Reports
|June 9, 2026
Summary
Co-designing digital health tools for diabetes self-care is crucial. Patient input ensures applications meet needs for diet, activity, and emotional support, enhancing sustained diabetes management.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Diabetes Management
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Diabetes self-care is complex and requires ongoing support.
- Existing digital health applications often fall short of meeting patients' long-term needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand patient needs and preferences for co-designing a diabetes self-care digital health application.
- To identify key features for a user-friendly and interactive diabetes management tool.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing focus group discussions in two workshops.
- Involved 27 participants diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).
- Employed reflexive thematic analysis to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Identified three main themes: current diabetes management knowledge/practices, self-care challenges, and expectations for digital tools.
- Participants emphasized the need for user-friendly, interactive features.
- Key areas for application focus include diet, physical activity, and emotional support.
Conclusions:
- Co-designing digital health applications with end-users is essential for meeting specific patient needs.
- Involving patients ensures the development of tools that support sustainable diabetes self-care.
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