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Digital Care for Holistic Health in Older Adults With Diabetes and Multimorbidity

RecruitingNAAges 50 Years - anyAllChang Gung University of Science and Technology
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of the "Digital Care Community Common Good" program in improving disease control indicators, self-management abilities, depression, and quality of life among patients with comorbidities and type 2 diabetes. The study was designed as a two-year experimental study, with a specific area in New Taipei City selected as the research site. In the first year, the main tasks include establishing an integrated intervention team composed of primary healthcare providers and community resources, expanding the functionalities of the mHealth platform, developing digital educational materials for diabetes comorbidities care, and recruiting and training 6 to 8 community care volunteers. Additionally, 169 eligible participants with type 2 diabetes and comorbidities will be recruited from four communities, completing baseline assessments and random

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age and Consent: Individuals aged 50 years or older who are willing to provide written informed consent. * Language and Literacy: Participants must be literate and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. * Medical Diagnosis: Participants must have a physician-confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and at least one comorbid chronic disease (e.g., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease, or heart disease). * Technology Use: Participants must own a smartphone and be willing to use the LINE messaging app and web-based health education links. * Residence: Participants must reside within one of the four participating communities and have no plans to move away during the study intervention period. Exclusion Criteria: * Those with severe diabetes-related complications, such as renal failure, cerebrovascular disease, diabetic foot, or retinopathy. * Individuals with psychiatric disorders, undergoing active cancer treatment, or those unable to perform independent self-care (e.g., due to visual impairment or mobility limitations). * Individuals without diabetes but with other chronic diseases. * Individuals residing in long-term care institutions. * Individuals who are simultaneously participating in other intervention programs.
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What it tests

  • Digital Care Community Common Good Program
  • Usual Care
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Where

1 site
Wugu District Public Health Center,
New Taipei City, Taiwan
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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