Abstract
Objective: The Diabetes Network (D-Net), a randomized trial of an Internet-based, diabetes self-management and peer support intervention, was evaluated after 3 months. Design: The study assessed separate and combined effects of diabetes self-management and peer support. Outcomes included physiologic, behavioral, mental health, and website usage, Results are presented on the first 160 type 2 diabetes patients recruited from 16 primary care offices. Of those eligible, 61% participated in the study. Results: There was significant overall improvement, especially on dietary behavior, but no significant between-condition differences, Conclusions: Providing basic diabetes information as well as a "personal coach," self-management intervention entirely over the Internet proved feasible. Even novice computers users will participate in an Internet-based program to assist themselves in managing their diabetes, Validated Internet interventions could prove to be valuable resources that overcome many costs and limitations of conventional diabetes management.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-48 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Rehabilitation Psychology |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health