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

November 11, 2020 updated by: Nurten Terkes, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

The Effect of Web-Based Education Program on Metabolic Control, Self-Care Activities, Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

89

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Control Group
The control group didn't apply any interference during the study. Participants in the control group continued their routine follow-up.
Other: Control Group
The control group didn't apply any interference during the study. Participants in the control group continued their routine follow-up.
Experimental: Intervention Group
After 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.
Other: Web-Based Education
Participants in the intervention group had unlimited access to the Web site, free of charge. The Web site was designed to run on personal computers and smartphones.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire
Time Frame: 5 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.
5 minute
Metabolic Control Variable Form
Time Frame: 5 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.
5 minute
The Self-Efficacy Scale for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Time Frame: 5 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.
5 minute
The Diabetes Quality of Life Scale
Time Frame: 5 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.
5 minute

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Website Analysis and Measurement Inventory
Time Frame: 5 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.
5 minute

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Collaborators

Akdeniz University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Mustafa Kemal Balci, Proof, Akdeniz University Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 10, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 15, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

April 15, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 6, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 6, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

November 12, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 13, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 11, 2020

Last Verified

November 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MAKU

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

All authors contributed to the interpretation, writing, and approval of the final manuscript.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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