Conformity of Diabetes Mobile apps with the Chronic Care Model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the growing use of mobile applications (apps) for chronic disease management, the evidence on the effectiveness of this technology on clinical and behavioural outcomes of the patients is scant. Many studies highlight the importance of the theoretical foundations of mobile-based interventions. One of the most widely accepted models for the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, is the Chronic Care Model (CCM). In this study, we investigated the conformity of the selected diabetes mobile apps with CCM.

Method

We searched online journal databases related to diabetes mobile apps to find common features. Then considering the components of the CCM as a reference model, features of some popular and top-ranking apps were compared with CCM.

Results

SUBMITTER: Salari R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7062315 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature