Effectiveness of DialBetesPlus, a self-management support system for diabetic kidney disease: Randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: We evaluated the effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention for diabetic kidney disease patients by conducting a 12-month randomized controlled trial among 126 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with moderately increased albuminuria (urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR): 30-299 mg/g creatinine) recruited from eight clinical sites in Japan. Using a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) behavior change theory framework, the intervention provides patients detailed information in order to improve patient control over exercise and dietary behaviors. In addition to standard care, the intervention group received DialBetesPlus, a self-management support system allowing patients to monitor exercise, blood glucose, diet, blood pressure, and body weight via a smartphone application. The

SUBMITTER: Waki K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11055918 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature