Journal
NURSING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 565-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2015.05.009
Keywords
Type 2 diabetes; Technology; Rural adults; Self-management; Health literacy; Mobile applications
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- Walker Area Community Foundation (Walker County, AL)
- Health Action Partnership of Walker County (Walker County, AL)
- University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing (Tuscaloosa, AL) [GR 23881]
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A pilot program was initiated to improve self-management of type 2 diabetes by rural adults. Using an iOS-based, individually tailored pre-/postintervention to improve diabetes self-management, undergraduate students developed a native mobile application to help participants effectively manage their diabetes. Brief quizzes assessed diabetes knowledge. A diabetes dictionary and physical activity assessment provided additional support to users of the app. On completion of the pilot, data analysis indicated increased diabetes knowledge and self-efficacy, and ease of use of the technology. Native app technology permits ready access to important information for those living with type 2 diabetes.
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