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August 15, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

A phased online support program improves self-efficacy and reduces distress in type 2 diabetes patients using mixed methods design

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SXShuping XingHainan General HospitalWTWen TuUniversity of UtahYLYan LinHainan Medical University

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Mixed methods analysis shows improved self-efficacy and reduced diabetes distress in patients, indicating program acceptability.

Key Points

  • The online support program significantly reduces diabetes distress and improves self-efficacy among participants.
  • At the 12-month follow-up, improvements in HbA1c and self-management behaviors were noted following the intervention.
  • Adopting a mixed methods design allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the program's feasibility and acceptability.
  • Findings suggest that the phased online support program can enhance resource utilization for chronic disease management.

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Xing et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a34f63234c60ad5c20bd5bhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-15786-z
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