Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana

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dc.contributor.authorKorsah, K.A.
dc.contributor.authorAbdulai, E.
dc.contributor.authorDzansi, G.
dc.contributor.authorGamor, N.
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-17T09:51:26Z
dc.date.available2023-02-17T09:51:26Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.descriptionResearch Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractAim: This study aims to explore the perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone SMS for managing diabetes in rural Ghana. Design: Exploratory Descriptive Qualitative Design. Methods: Purposive sampling was used to recruit (13) participants relative to data saturation after ethical clearance (REDACTED); using a semi-structured interview guide. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic content analysis. Results: Participants believe SMS was useful in facilitating interaction between nurses, clients, family and statistically significant others; improving medication adherence and supporting blood glucose monitoring. The use of infographics was preferred to traditional SMS among digitally literate patients and voice calls for those who were illiterate. Participants had limited knowledge of downloadable diabetic applications. Participants were willing to accept and use SMS for the management of diabetes mellitus. Patient or Public Contribution: Thirteen nurses actively participated in the studyen_US
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.1002/nop2.1596
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh:8080/handle/123456789/38682
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherNursing Openen_US
dc.subjectdiabetes mellitusen_US
dc.subjectmHealthen_US
dc.subjectnursesen_US
dc.subjectnursing managementen_US
dc.subjectperceptionen_US
dc.subjectSMSen_US
dc.titlePerception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghanaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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