Development of the Support self-guided, web application for adults living with type 1 diabetes in Canada by a multi-disciplinary team using a people-oriented approach based on the Behaviour Change Wheel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) are central in type 1 diabetes (T1D) where individuals are responsible for 95% of care. In-person DSME/S programs have been proven clinically effective (e.g. optimizing glycemic management, improving diabetes-related behaviors) but are limited by a lack of accessibility and long-term follow-up. Self-guided digital tools such as web applications (web apps) can be an alternative for delivering DSME/S.

Objective

This article describes the development of Support, a behavioral theory-based, self-guided, web application for adults living with T1D in the province of Quebec, Canada.

Methods

A multi-disciplinary team developed Support. Patient partners first proposed its focus, learning topics, an

SUBMITTER: Xie LF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9903036 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature