Advancing Type 2 Diabetes Prevention through Text-Messaging Interventions: A Narrative Review. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Text-messaging interventions effectively prevent and manage numerous health conditions. This scoping review evaluates recent literature on text-messaging interventions focused on diabetes prevention, highlighting their development, associated outcomes, reach, and potential sustainability. RECENT FINDINGS: A total of 28 studies met eligibility criteria and were included in this review. Text-messaging was often used as a primary intervention method, focusing on promoting weight loss through physical activity and dietary changes. Studies also explored hybrid approaches integrating text-messaging with in-person sessions or other digital platforms. Intervention development involved multi-phase content creation, often leveraging established diabetes prevention curricula. Studies generally reported high feasibility and acceptability, although effectiveness was mixed. Cost-effectiveness comparisons favored text-messaging over traditional in-person programs. Implementation strategies aligned interventions with existing healthcare workflows, facilitating scalability and integration into routine care practices. Text-messaging interventions demonstrate considerable promise but require further refinement to ensure their effectiveness, particularly in enhancing participant engagement to ensure effectiveness and sustainability. Future research should focus on refining intervention content, integrating interactive features, and expanding cost-effectiveness evaluations to support broader implementation in real-world settings.

publication date

  • December 4, 2024

Research

keywords

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Text Messaging

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC11618152

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85211333627

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s11892-024-01568-w

PubMed ID

  • 39630283

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 25

issue

  • 1