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Perspectives on promoting physical activity using e-health in primary care by health care professionals and individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: Qualitative study
Sophiahemmet University, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3657-7536
Sophiahemmet University, Sweden.
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
Linnaeus University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Medicine and Optometry. (DISA;DISA-IDP)ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4934-8684
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2023 (English)In: JMIR Diabetes, E-ISSN 2371-4379, Vol. 8, article id e39474Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: The trend of an exponential increase in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is projected to continue rising worldwide. Physical activity could help prevent T2D and the progression and complications of the disease. Therefore, we need to create opportunities for individuals to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to self-manage their chronic condition through physical activity. eHealth is a potential resource that could facilitate self-management and thus improve population health. However, there is limited research on users’ perception of eHealth in promoting physical activity in primary care settings.

Objective: This study aims to explore the perspectives of health care professionals and individuals with prediabetes and T2D on eHealth to promote physical activity in primary care.

Methods: A qualitative approach was applied using focus group discussions among individuals with prediabetes or T2D (14 participants in four groups) and health care professionals (10 participants in two groups). The discussions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Qualitative content analysis was used inductively to code the data.

Results: Three main categories emerged: utility, adoption process, and accountability. The utility of eHealth was described as a motivational, entertaining, and stimulating tool. Registration of daily medical measurements and lifestyle parameters in a cohesive digital platform was recognized as a potential resource for strengthening self-management skills. The adoption process includes eHealth to increase the accessibility of care and personalize the support of physical activity. However, participants stated that digital technology might only suit some and could increase health care providers’ administrative burden. Accountability refers to the knowledge and skills to optimize eHealth and ensure data integrity and security.

Conclusions: People with prediabetes and T2D and health care professionals positively viewed an integration of eHealth technology in primary care to promote physical activity. A cohesive platform using personal metrics, goal-setting, and social support to promote physical activity was suggested. This study identified eHealth illiteracy, inequality, privacy, confidentiality, and an increased workload on health care professionals as factors of concern when integrating eHealth into primary care. Continuous development of eHealth competence was reported as necessary to optimize the implementation of eHealth technology in primary care.

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JMIR Publications , 2023. Vol. 8, article id e39474
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Endocrinology and Diabetes
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Health and Caring Sciences, Health Informatics; Health and Caring Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-118583DOI: 10.2196/39474Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85149986364OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-118583DiVA, id: diva2:1729478
Available from: 2023-01-20 Created: 2023-01-20 Last updated: 2024-05-06Bibliographically approved

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