Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension Health Condition 2: E11- Type 2 diabetes mellitus Health Condition 3: E10- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Targeted Client Communication: Delivery of Targeted/individualized messages (text messages, images, short videos) on risk status, control status, reminder messages, self-care related me
Sponsors
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 18 and above, on treatment for DM, HTN or both for the past 6 months who can read English/Tamil, owning a smartphone/at least one family member owning a smartphone.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: People with other comorbidities like stroke
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Among people living with Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension or both availing treatment from public health facilities in Puducherry, 1.To develop a Targeted Client Communication using smartphone (WhatsApp messaging) for improving self-care practices 2.To determine the clinical and behavioural outcomes at the end of 6 months intervention in comparison to the standard of careTimepoint: The outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 3 months and 6 months from the start of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To explore the facilitators and barriers and user engagement of the Targeted Client Communication for self-care in people living with Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension or both availing treatment from public health facilities in Puducherry, from the patients’ and Health Care Providers’ perspective.Timepoint: after 6 months of intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Subitha L
JIPMER
Outcome results
None listed