A Web-Based Computer-Tailored Program to Improve Treatment Adherence in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to core type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treatment behaviors is suboptimal, and nonadherence is generally not limited to one treatment behavior. The internet holds promise for programs that aim to improve adherence. We developed a computer-tailored eHealth program for patients with T2DM to improve their treatment adherence, that is, adherence to both a healthy lifestyle and medical behaviors.

Objective

The objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the eHealth program in a randomized controlled trial.

Methods

Patients with T2DM were recruited by their health professionals and randomized into either the intervention group, that is, access to the eHealth program for 6 months, or a waiting-list control group. In total, 478 participants

SUBMITTER: Vluggen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7943340 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature