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Acceptability of an AI-enabled family module in a mobile app for enhanced diabetes management: Patient and family perspectives.

Sungwon Yoon, Rena Lau, Yu Heng Kwan, Huiyi Liu, Razeena Sahrin, Jie Kie Phang, Yichi Zhang, Nicholas Graves, Lian Leng Low

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Sungwon YoonHealth Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9458-6097
Rena LauDuke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Yu Heng KwanHealth Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Huiyi LiuHealth Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Razeena SahrinHealth Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Jie Kie PhangHealth Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Yichi ZhangCentre for Population Health Research and Implementation, SingHealth Regional Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Nicholas GravesHealth Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Lian Leng LowHealth Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.

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Objective: To explore the acceptability of family support through an AI-enabled mobile app and identify preferences for its novel family module features among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and family members. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with T2DM and family members. A mock wireframe of the FAMILY module was created to help participants visualize the module features. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Inductive thematic analysis using the constant-comparative method was performed to identify and interpret patterns within the data. Results: A total of 25 patients with T2DM and 25 family members participated in the study. Participants viewed the FAMILY module as a valuable tool for reinforcing patients' self-discipline. However, some patients expressed concerns about family involvement, particularly among those who preferred greater control and autonomy over their self-management plan. Family members also raised concerns about caregiving burden and feelings of self-blame if they were unable to provide adequate support. Regarding module features, participants appreciated algorithm-driven nudges and in-app interactions but emphasized the importance of controlling the frequency of nudges. Features such as collaborative goal setting, report cards, and AI-powered smart logging were found useful. However, family members expressed a need for more personalized in-app advice on patient data and medical terminology to better support patient's self-care. In-app family resources should be tailored to meet the needs of first-time caregivers to enhance the module's usability. Conclusion: The insights from this study will guide the development of the novel FAMILY module and inform targeted interventions aimed at mitigating risks, managing T2DM-related comorbidities, and enhancing self-care.

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Artificial intelligencediabetesdigital healthfamily interventionmHealthself-care

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