The use of text messaging for improving adherence to anti-diabetic regimen and glycaemic control in low-resource settings of South Africa: A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the various innovations and treatment modalities, diabetes treatment outcomes remain sub-optimal globally and in South Africa. This places significant strain on the healthcare system. Text messaging is a cost-effective measure for promoting health. Yet, its effectiveness in improving diabetes treatment outcomes has not been documented in South Africa, especially in the resource-restrained settings. This study aims as determining the effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability of text messaging in improving diabetes outcomes in low-resource settings of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Methods and analysis

This is a multi-centre, two-arm, parallel, randomised controlled trial which will compare the use of text messaging in addition to diabetes sta

SUBMITTER: Owolabi EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6661274 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature