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Published in: Current Diabetes Reports 7/2016

01-07-2016 | Psychosocial Aspects (S Jaser and KK Hood, Section Editors)

Social Support for Diabetes Self-Management via eHealth Interventions

Authors: Allison Vorderstrasse, Allison Lewinski, Gail D’Eramo Melkus, Constance Johnson

Published in: Current Diabetes Reports | Issue 7/2016

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Abstract

eHealth interventions have been increasingly used to provide social support for self-management of type 2 diabetes. In this review, we discuss social support interventions, types of support provided, sources or providers of support, outcomes of the support interventions (clinical, behavioral, psychosocial), and logistical and clinical considerations for support interventions using eHealth technologies. Many types of eHealth interventions demonstrated improvements in self-management behaviors, psychosocial outcomes, and clinical measures, particularly HbA1c. Important factors to consider in clinical application of eHealth support interventions include participant preferences, usability of eHealth technology, and availability of personnel to orient or assist participants. Overall, eHealth is a promising adjunct to clinical care as it addresses the need for ongoing support in chronic disease management.
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Metadata
Title
Social Support for Diabetes Self-Management via eHealth Interventions
Authors
Allison Vorderstrasse
Allison Lewinski
Gail D’Eramo Melkus
Constance Johnson
Publication date
01-07-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Diabetes Reports / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 1534-4827
Electronic ISSN: 1539-0829
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-016-0756-0

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