Utility and Acceptability of a Brief Type 2 Diabetes Visual Animation: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study

• DOI: 10.2196/35079
• Publication Date: 2022-05-30T09:56:12Z
• Authors: Mohsen Alyami; Anna Serlachius; Mikaela Law; Rinki Murphy; Turky H Almigbal; Mataroria Lyndon; Mohammed A Batais; Rawabi K Algaw; Elizabeth Broadbent
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis

Visualizations of illness and treatment processes are promising interventions for changing unhelpful perceptions improving health outcomes. However, these yet to be tested in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).This study assesses the cross-cultural acceptability potential effectiveness a brief visual animation T2DM at self-efficacy among family members countries, New Zealand Saudi Arabia. Health care professionals' views on visualization also explored.A total 52 participants (n=39, 75% n=13, 25% professionals) were shown 7-minute animation. Patients completed questionnaire before immediately after intervention semistructured interviews. professionals written open-ended questions. Means 95% CIs reported estimate effectiveness. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted qualitative data.All rated as acceptable engaging. Four main themes identified: animation-related factors, impact animation, an effective format delivering information, management-related factors. Effect sizes (ranged from 0.10 0.56) suggested members.Visualizations may improve patients' short time frame. This has current education. A subsequent randomized controlled trial investigate effects perceptions, adherence, glycemic control, unplanned hospital admission is being prepared.