How do smart device apps for diabetes self-management correspond with theoretical indicators of empowerment? An analysis of app features

Smart device apps for diabetes have the potential to support patients in their daily disease management. However, uncertainty exists regarding their suitability for empowering patients to improve self-management behaviors. This paper addresses a general research gap regarding theoretically based exa...

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Main Authors: Brew-Sam, Nicola, Chib, Arul
Other Authors: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/142944
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Smart device apps for diabetes have the potential to support patients in their daily disease management. However, uncertainty exists regarding their suitability for empowering patients to improve self-management behaviors. This paper addresses a general research gap regarding theoretically based examinations of empowerment in diabetes research, by examining how diabetes app features correspond with conceptual indicators of empowerment.