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Mensajes de texto para el control glucémico en adultos con diabetes tipo 2: revisión sistemática

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness interventions that have used text messaging in the reduction of glycosylated hemoglobin levels in type 2 diabetes patients.Methods: a systematic review of articles published in the MEDLINE database, Elsevier, Springer, DARE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Open Access, eight interventions studies that met the inclusion criteria, were identified.Results: Intervention using short message services of cellular phones improved HbA1c levels and improved the metabolic control in T2D adults. Conclusions: The use of text messaging in the management of T2D, is presented as a suitable, practical, and well accepted technology, it has strong potential for providing effective, ongoing support in the future. However the research studies, showed that the evidence is not yet conclusive to the improvement in glycemic control.

Source: Enfermería Global

DOI: 10.6018/eglobal.14.1.188461

Authors: Patricia Magdalena Valles Ortiz, Patricia Miranda Félix, Elia S García Sosa

Institutions: Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa

Language: Spanish

Topic: Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2045649876

FWCI: 1.327

Cites: 20

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10