Diabetes Text-Message Self-Management Support Program (SMS4BG): A Pilot Study
An article published in the Journal of Medical Internet research (JMIR) 2015 Mar 25;3(1):e32. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.3988.
From the article abstract: "The increasing prevalence of diabetes and costly long-term complications associated with poor glycemic control are issues facing health services worldwide. Diabetes self-management, with the support of health care providers, is critical for successful outcomes, however, frequent clinical contact is costly. Text messages via short message service (SMS) have the advantage of instant transmission at low cost and, given the ubiquity of mobile phones, may be the ideal platform for the delivery of diabetes self-management support."
| Study Region | New Zealand |
| Organization | National Institute for Health, School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland |
| Issue or Problem | To determine the usability and acceptability of SMS4BG among adults with poorly controlled diabetes. |
| Tech Medium | SMS |
| Technology Device | Smartphone |
| mFHAST Implication | Opportunity to improve diabetes education, management, lifestyle factors (healthy eating, exercise, and stress management) and blood glucose monitoring reminders using SMS. |
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To the original JMIR articleA tailored text message-based intervention is both acceptable and useful in supporting self-management in people with poorly controlled diabetes. A randomized controlled trial of longer duration is needed to assess the efficacy and sustainability of SMS4BG.