NDLI: Family-based intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes via WeChat in China: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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Author	Mao, Linqi Lu, Jun Zhang, Qi Zhao, Yuxi Chen, Gang Sun, Mei Chang, Fengshui Li, Xiaohong
Abstract	Background China has the largest number of cases of diabetes with a high rate of uncontrolled blood sugar. Many studies show that family members’ involvement is related to better glycemic control. However, there is a significant problem with low participation of family members. The widespread use of WeChat provides an opportunity for family members to support their diabetic loved ones in their type 2 diabetes self-management practices. The main aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a family-based intervention via WeChat. Methods A parallel, two-group, randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the central urban area of Jiading district in Shanghai, China. A total of 222 type 2 diabetics will be randomly divided into an intervention group or a control group using a 1:1 ratio. Patients in the intervention group will receive the usual care, and their family will get education in diabetes control and the importance of family support by subscribing to the WeChat public account. Both the patients and the family members will be followed up at 12 months after the intervention commences. Data collection is scheduled at baseline, 6-months, and 12-months. Discussion Family involvement based on WeChat may generate ongoing support for type 2 diabetic patients and improve these patients’ health outcomes. A successful outcome of this study may also provide inspiration for other efforts to provide health education via WeChat. Trial registration ChiCTR1900020736 . Registered 15 January 2019.
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ISSN	14712458
DOI	10.1186/s12889-019-6702-8
Journal	BMC Public Health
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	19
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2019-04-05
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Public Health Medicine Epidemiology Biostatistics Vaccine Environmental Health Type 2 diabetes WeChat Family member Randomized controlled trial China Medicine/Public Health
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Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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