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Health Coaching and Its Impact in the Remote Management of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Scoping Review of the Literature

Health Coaching and Its Impact in the Remote Management of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Scoping Review of the Literature

Studies that reported clinical outcomes. a NCM: nurse care manager. b BG: blood glucose. c BP: blood pressure. d Not applicable. e FPG: fasting plasma glucose. f SBP: systolic blood pressure. g DBP: diastolic blood pressure. h T2 DM: type 2 diabetes mellitus. i SMBG: self-monitoring blood glucose. je GFR: estimated glomerular filtration rate. k TG: triglyceride. l HDL: high-density lipoprotein. m LDL: low-density lipoprotein. n IG: intervention group. o CG: control group. p PCP: primary care physician. q RDN: registered dietitian

Jun Jie Benjamin Seng, Hosea Nyanavoli, Glenn Moses Decruz, Yu Heng Kwan, Lian Leng Low

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e60703

Experiences of a Community-Based Digital Intervention Among Older People Living in a Low-Income Neighborhood: Qualitative Study

Experiences of a Community-Based Digital Intervention Among Older People Living in a Low-Income Neighborhood: Qualitative Study

In Singapore, older adults with poor health, with less education, and residing in low-income housing were found to experience greater difficulties with internet use [24]. The unequal access to digital technology and challenges associated with its adoption among older adults have been well established in the literature [25,26].

Si Yinn Lu, Sungwon Yoon, Wan Qi Yee, Nerice Heng Wen Ngiam, Kennedy Yao Yi Ng, Lian Leng Low

JMIR Aging 2024;7:e52292

Exploring the Implementation of Shared Decision-Making Involving Health Coaches for Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management: Qualitative Study

Exploring the Implementation of Shared Decision-Making Involving Health Coaches for Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management: Qualitative Study

Despite the evidence supporting SDM, it is not widely practiced in clinical settings due to several reasons, such as low patient self-efficacy, a power imbalance between patients and physicians, and HCP’s limited time and knowledge [12,18-20].

Sungwon Yoon, Chao Min Tan, Jie Kie Phang, Venice Xi Liu, Wee Boon Tan, Yu Heng Kwan, Lian Leng Low

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e51848

Role of Caregivers in Remote Management of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review of Literature

Role of Caregivers in Remote Management of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review of Literature

With regard to the risk of bias, 3 studies were noted to have a moderate risk of bias, while the remaining studies were assessed to have a low risk of bias (Multimedia Appendix 1 [17,25-34]). Table S1 in Multimedia Appendix 2 [17,25-34] shows a summary of study details related to the 11 studies included. The follow-up period across studies ranged from 3 months to 3 years. Characteristics of included studies (N=11).

Jun Jie Benjamin Seng, Meng Ferng Ryan Gwee, Mei Hui Amanda Yong, Yu Heng Kwan, Julian Thumboo, Lian Leng Low

J Med Internet Res 2023;25:e46988

Digital Intergenerational Program to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults: Realist Review

Digital Intergenerational Program to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Older Adults: Realist Review

The relevance was rated as low (little or no information), medium (some information), and high (well-described information). The criteria for assessment of relevance were adopted from a previous realist review [33], in which “strategy” was considered in the mechanism section. The methodological quality of evidence (rigor) around each therapy was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) [50]. The MMAT assesses the quality of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies.

Jie Kie Phang, Yu Heng Kwan, Sungwon Yoon, Hendra Goh, Wan Qi Yee, Chuen Seng Tan, Lian Leng Low

JMIR Aging 2023;6:e39848

Building Digital Literacy in Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status in Singapore (Project Wire Up): Nonrandomized Controlled Trial

Building Digital Literacy in Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status in Singapore (Project Wire Up): Nonrandomized Controlled Trial

The program was designed to address digital access by providing subsidized smartphones and mobile data subscriptions to older adults of low SES. However, the program had a lower-than-expected impact on their target group as the program was put together rapidly to meet the urgent needs during the pandemic, but there were still a substantial number of older adults not reached [22].

Nerice Heng Wen Ngiam, Wan Qi Yee, Nigel Teo, Ka Shing Yow, Amrish Soundararajan, Jie Xin Lim, Haikel A Lim, Angeline Tey, Kai Wen Aaron Tang, Celine Yi Xin Tham, Jamaica Pei Ying Tan, Si Yinn Lu, Sungwon Yoon, Kennedy Yao Yi Ng, Lian Leng Low

J Med Internet Res 2022;24(12):e40341

Bridging Connectivity Issues in Digital Access and Literacy: Reflections on Empowering Vulnerable Older Adults in Singapore

Bridging Connectivity Issues in Digital Access and Literacy: Reflections on Empowering Vulnerable Older Adults in Singapore

More efforts are required from the private and public sectors to provide high-quality mobile devices that can help older adults, especially those with low socioeconomic statuses, overcome their physical impediments. This pandemic era has shown us the importance of embracing digitalization and how the elderly population has struggled to keep up with this changing tide. Although volunteer-based ground-up initiatives are important in helping this population, they face several difficulties.

Haikel A Lim, Joanne Sze Win Lee, Meng Han Lim, Lynn Pei Zhen Teo, Natalene Siew Wen Sin, Rou Wei Lim, Si Min Chua, Jia Qi Yeo, Nerice Heng Wen Ngiam, Angeline Jie-Yin Tey, Celine Yi Xin Tham, Kennedy Yao Yi Ng, Lian Leng Low, Kai Wen Aaron Tang

JMIR Aging 2022;5(2):e34764