Effect of web‐based education intervention on blood glucose control, self‐care and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes: A single‐blinded randomized controlled trial.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the effects of web‐based education on blood glucose control, self‐care and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: A single‐blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted in accordance with the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist at a university hospital in Turkey. The study included 89 patients with type 2 diabetes who were randomly divided into an intervention group (44) and a control group (45). Participants in the intervention group participated in a 3‐month web‐based education programme. Results: The findings indicated that there were no significant differences in sociodemographic characteristics and illness features between the intervention and control groups, and both were homogeneous. A statistically significant decrease of 0.71 was observed in the HbA1c (%) level of the intervention group following web‐based education. Following web‐based education, there was a significant difference in body mass index (kg/m2) and waist circumferences (cm) between the intervention and control groups. The intervention group displayed significantly improved self‐care and quality of life over the 3‐month period (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study suggests that web‐based education can enhance the self‐care and quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes. Summary statement: What is already known about this topic? Patients with type 2 diabetes frequently struggle to manage their blood glucose levels regularly.Continuing regular education of these patients is necessary.The use of wireless health applications, including Wi‐Fi, Bluetooth and cellular/mobile phones, in blood glucose monitoring has been shown to have long‐term positive effects in reducing type 2 diabetes complications. What this paper adds? The study demonstrates that nurse‐led interventions through a web‐based education programme can have positive effects on blood glucose levels, self‐care activities, self‐efficacy and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes. The implications of this paper: Placing web‐based education within the health system and conducting follow‐ups in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]