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The Effect of Web-Based Education in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Educational Problems
Interventions
Other: Control Group
Other: Web-Based Education
Registration Number
NCT04626531
Lead Sponsor
Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Brief Summary

This research was designed as a randomized controlled study to develop a web-based training program and evaluate the program's impact on diabetes management. This research was carried out on 89 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases of Akdeniz University. The preparation of the web page and its content has benefited from the latest literature, national and international websites, and expert opinions. Individuals in the survey scope have been stratified random method with as intervention group (n=44) and control group (n=45). Individuals who were taken in the initiative group were informed by web page, SMS, e-mail prepared for a period of three months. Personal information forms Metabolic Control Variable Form, Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire, Self-Efficacy Scale for Type 2 Diabetic Individuals, Diabetes-Specific Quality of Life Scale and Web Site Analysis and Measurement Inventory were used as the data tools. The informed consent was obtained from the patients and all data were collected by author during face-to-face interviews.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
89
Inclusion Criteria
  • Between the ages of 18-65
  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at least six months ago
  • Not have communication disabilities
  • Used insulin
  • Phone and internet connection
Exclusion Criteria
  • Have a physical, cognitive or mental disability to answer questions

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Control GroupControl GroupThe control group didn't apply any interference during the study. Participants in the control group continued their routine follow-up.
Intervention GroupWeb-Based EducationAfter the pre-tests (Self-Care Activities, Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life) , the patients were given web based education and containing information and recommendations on self-management strategies for three months.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Diabetes Quality of Life Scale5 minute

The Diabetes Quality of Life Scale was developed by Jacobson et al to evaluate the quality of life of individuals with diabetes (Jacobson, Groot, \& Samson, 1994). The Turkish validity and reliability study of the scale was conducted by Yıldırım et al (2007). The total Cronbach alpha value of the scale was found to be 0.89. The scale total score ranges between 46-230. High scores according to scale total scores indicate good quality of life.

The Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire5 minute

The Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire was developed by Toobert and Glasgow to determine the self-care activities of individuals with diabetes. The Turkish validity and reliability of the questionnaire were conducted by Kav et al. (2010) and the total Cronbach alpha value was found 0.72. The tool contains 11 items, which measure the frequency of performing dia- betes self-care activities over the last seven days including diet, exercise, blood glucose testing, foot care and tobacco use. The scale total score ranges between 0-7. Higher scores indicate more self-care activities.

The Self-Efficacy Scale for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus5 minute

The Self-Efficacy Scale for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus was developed in 1999 by Van der Bijl et al. The Turkish validity and reliability of the scale were performed by Kara et al. (2006). The total Cronbach alpha value was found to be 0.88. The scale consists of 20 items in 5-point Likert type. Responses to the scale; "Yes, I'm sure" 5 points "No, I'm not sure" are evaluated as 1 point. The scale total score ranges between 20-100. High scores according to scale total scores indicate good self-efficacy.

Metabolic Control Variable Form5 minute

It is a 9-item information form that questions the participants' clinical measurements including height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and laboratory results including blood glucose, HbA1c, cholesterol, triglyceride, and microalbuminuria level.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Website Analysis and Measurement Inventory5 minute

The Website Analysis and Measurement Inventory is a scale based on software evaluation for usability and international software standards. WAMMI is used for the evaluation of websites in many areas. The inventory includes the sub-dimensions of attractiveness, controllability, efficiency, helpfulness, learnability, global usability. The scale total score ranges between 0-100. The scores on the WAMMI are given as percentages, higher percentages indicate higher usability.

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