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Assessing acceptability and patient experience of a behavioral lifestyle intervention using fitbit technology in older adults to manage type 2 diabetes amid COVID-19 pandemic: A focus group study.
Jiwani, Rozmin; Dennis, Brittany; Bess, Chandler; Monk, Siler; Meyer, Kylie; Wang, Jing; Espinoza, Sara.
  • Jiwani R; School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC), South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas, USA. Electronic address: jiwani@uthscsa.edu.
  • Dennis B; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio,Texas, USA; Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Bess C; School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Monk S; School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Meyer K; School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Wang J; School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Espinoza S; Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC), South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Sam
Geriatr Nurs ; 42(1): 57-64, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1172446
ABSTRACT
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) contributes to reduced quality of life in older adults, especially in those with comorbidities such as being overweight or obese. Personal fitness technology (Fitbit ®) has the potential to improve the management of T2D. Using a semi-structured interview guide, focus groups were conducted to explore participants' acceptability and experiences following a behavioral lifestyle intervention that integrated Fitbit in overweight/obese older adults with T2D amid the COVID-19 pandemic which began during the time of this study. Focus group transcripts were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Eighteen (18) of the 20 participants completed the program and focus group interviews. Overall, we observed high acceptability of the program, and participants reported favorable experiences such as increased knowledge of health behaviors, improved diabetes management, and improved quality of life following the behavioral lifestyle intervention, even under stressful life circumstances from COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Behavior Therapy / Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Fitness Trackers / COVID-19 / Life Style / Obesity Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Geriatr Nurs Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Behavior Therapy / Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Fitness Trackers / COVID-19 / Life Style / Obesity Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Geriatr Nurs Year: 2021 Document Type: Article