Comparative efficacy of social media delivered health education on glycemic control: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare outcomes associated with patient education about glycemic control via group chat versus patient education as usual among individuals with diabetes in China.

Methods

We searched the following databases both in English and in Chinese languages: PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang database, VIP database, and CBM for articles published up to Jan 1, 2018. The studies were screened by two independent reviewers. Using criteria from the risk of bias assessment tool developed by Cochrane Collaboration to assess the risk of bias of eligible studies. A meta-analysis of studies was performed using comprehensive meta-analysis version 3.0.

Results

Twenty-five unique randomized clinical trials, including 2,838 patients, were identified. The education delivered via group chat

SUBMITTER: Chen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7424160 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature