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Erschienen in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine 6/2016

13.07.2016

What do we know about mobile applications for diabetes self-management? A review of reviews

verfasst von: Megan Hood, Rebecca Wilson, Joyce Corsica, Lauren Bradley, Diana Chirinos, Amanda Vivo

Erschienen in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 6/2016

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Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic illness with significant health consequences, especially for those who are unable to adhere to the complex treatment regimen. Self-management tasks such as regular medication and insulin use, frequent blood sugar checks, strict diet management, and consistent exercise can be quite challenging. Mobile technologies, specifically mobile applications (apps), present a unique opportunity to help patients improve adherence to these behaviors. The availability of commercial diabetes self-management apps is increasing rapidly, making it difficult for patients and providers to stay informed about app options. A number of reviews have described commercial app technology and use for patients with diabetes. The aims of this article are to summarize the results and themes of those reviews, to review outcomes of apps described in the research literature, and to identify areas for further consideration in the use of mobile apps for diabetes self-management.
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Metadaten
Titel
What do we know about mobile applications for diabetes self-management? A review of reviews
verfasst von
Megan Hood
Rebecca Wilson
Joyce Corsica
Lauren Bradley
Diana Chirinos
Amanda Vivo
Publikationsdatum
13.07.2016
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-016-9765-3

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