Randomised-controlled trial of a web-based dietary intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Study protocol of myDIDeA
2011

Web-based Dietary Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Sample size: 82 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ramadas Amutha, Quek Kia Fatt, Chan Carina KY, Oldenburg Brian, Hussein Zanariah

Primary Institution: Monash University

Hypothesis

The e-intervention group will show a greater improvement in dietary knowledge, attitude, and behavior than the control group.

Conclusion

The study aims to improve dietary knowledge, attitude, and behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes through a web-based intervention.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study aims to evaluate the effect of a web-based dietary intervention on dietary knowledge, attitude, and behavior.
  • Participants will be followed up for 6 months post-intervention.
  • The intervention is personalized according to the patients' Stages of Change.

Takeaway

This study is trying to help people with diabetes eat better by using a website that teaches them about food and health.

Methodology

A randomized controlled trial with a minimum of 82 participants, divided into control and e-intervention groups, over 12 months.

Potential Biases

Participants may have a higher socio-economic background, which could affect the generalizability of the results.

Limitations

The study may not be representative of the entire population as it is conducted in urban hospitals.

Participant Demographics

Mentally sound men and women aged 18 and above with access to the Internet.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2458-11-359

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