Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana
Abstract Aim 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 clearanc...
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| author | Kwadwo Ameyaw Korsah Eliasu Abdulai Gladys Dzansi Nathan Gamor |
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| description | Abstract Aim 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 study. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e54fdf8fa28e462fb5e21058c6100f382023-04-06T09:45:47ZengWileyNursing Open2054-10582023-05-011053415342310.1002/nop2.1596Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural GhanaKwadwo Ameyaw Korsah0Eliasu Abdulai1Gladys Dzansi2Nathan Gamor3School of Nursing and Midwifery University of Ghana Legon GhanaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences University of Ghana Legon GhanaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery University of Ghana Legon GhanaCatholic Hospital Battor University of Ghana Legon GhanaAbstract Aim 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 study.https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1596diabetes mellitusmHealthnursesnursing managementperceptionSMS |
| spellingShingle | Kwadwo Ameyaw Korsah Eliasu Abdulai Gladys Dzansi Nathan Gamor Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana Nursing Open diabetes mellitus mHealth nurses nursing management perception SMS |
| title | Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana |
| title_full | Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana |
| title_fullStr | Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana |
| title_short | Perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural Ghana |
| title_sort | perception of nurses on the use of mobile phone text messaging for the management of diabetes mellitus in rural ghana |
| topic | diabetes mellitus mHealth nurses nursing management perception SMS |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1596 |
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