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NCT Number: NCT04626531

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Educational Problems Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Web-Based Education

Other

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.

Control Group

Other

The control group didn't apply any interference during the study. Participants in the control group continued their routine follow-up.

Primary outcomes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Other

Collaborators

  • Akdeniz University

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Nov 12, 2020
Registry last updated
Nov 13, 2020

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