Identifying critical features of type two diabetes prevention interventions: A Delphi study with key stakeholders

This study aims to identify critically important features of digital type two diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevention interventions. A stakeholder mapping exercise was undertaken to identify key end-user and professional stakeholders, followed by a three-round Delphi procedure to generate and evaluate e...

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Veröffentlicht in:PloS one 2021-08, Vol.16 (8), p.e0255625-e0255625
Hauptverfasser: Ryan, Jillian C, Wiggins, Bonnie, Edney, Sarah, Brinkworth, Grant D, Luscombe-March, Natalie D, Carson-Chahhoud, Kristin V, Taylor, Pennie J, Haveman-Nies, Annemien A, Cox, David N
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Zusammenfassung:This study aims to identify critically important features of digital type two diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevention interventions. A stakeholder mapping exercise was undertaken to identify key end-user and professional stakeholders, followed by a three-round Delphi procedure to generate and evaluate evidence statements related to the critical elements of digital T2DM prevention interventions in terms of product (intervention), price (funding models/financial cost), place (distribution/delivery channels), and promotion (target audiences). End-user (n = 38) and professional (n = 38) stakeholders including patients, dietitians, credentialed diabetes educators, nurses, medical doctors, research scientists, and exercise physiologists participated in the Delphi study. Fifty-two critical intervention characteristics were identified. Future interventions should address diet, physical activity, mental health (e.g. stress, diabetes-related distress), and functional health literacy, while advancing behaviour change support. Programs should be delivered digitally or used multiple delivery modes, target a range of population subgroups including children, and be based on collaborative efforts between national and local and government and non-government funded organisations. Our findings highlight strong support for digital health to address T2DM in Australia and identify future directions for T2DM prevention interventions. The study also demonstrates the feasibility and value of stakeholder-led intervention development processes.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0255625