Determinants of the adoption of an online community for people with diabetes: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: This study explores user experiences of CompARTE Diabetes, a nurse-moderated online peer support community, to identify factors influencing its adoption using the Non-adoption, Abandoning, Scale-up, Spread, and Sustainability (NASSS) framework. A qualitative descriptive design was employed through semi-structured interviews with 15 adult users (33.3% women; aged 19-65, M = 42.3) conducted between November and December 2024. Participants were purposively selected and met inclusion criteria. Data were thematically analysed using a deductive approach aligned with the NASSS, supported by inductive coding. Adoption was facilitated by a user-friendly interface, mobile app functionality, and attractive design. Nurse moderation was pivotal in fostering trust, curbing misinformation, and promoting

SUBMITTER: Bujanda-Sainz de Murieta A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12546743 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature