The use of videos for diabetes patient education: A systematic review

Abstract

Diabetes prevalence is rising worldwide, calling for public health concerns and interventions to improve prevention and management. Self‐care is an important component in reducing the incidence of complications from diabetes, but it must be taught. This systematic review aims to synthesise the evidence for education videos for people with diabetes. Electronic databases, including Ovid (Medline, Embase, EmCare), PsychInfo, CINAHL, Web of Science and Scopus, were searched for studies on educational videos for patients with diabetes that met the inclusion criteria. A total of 36 studies met the inclusion criteria. Data extracted were synthesised through narrative synthesis. Studies examined outcomes including biological (i.e., glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C), weight, BMI), non‐biological (health literacy, self‐efficacy) and subjective feedback (i.e., acceptability, cultural appropriateness). The most common length of video was ≤10 min. Online dissemination was the most common method of video distribution. A statistically significant decrease (ranging from −0.1% to −2.1%) in HbA1C was noted in 7 of 12 studies examining this outcome. Other studies also found evidence of improvement in health literacy, self‐efficacy, physical activity, medication adherence and other outcomes. Feedback from participants was generally positive, and emphasis was placed on the need for cultural appropriateness and representation in the educational videos.

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“…37,38 Moreover, self-management and increased awareness of the disease can be achieved, as shown in studies related to diabetes and chronic kidney disease. 39,40 High-quality education can also mitigate the risk of recurrence and complications in inflammatory bowel disease. 41 Enhancing health education to improve awareness of disease and lifestyle changes may be crucial steps in addressing MASLD.…”

The Effect of an Educational Video on Physical Activity for Diabetes Prevention among Obese High School Students in Yogyakarta

“…Efforts to prevent an increase in DM cases can be made by taking precautions following new habits that emerge in society, or to prevent growing generations from imitating or engaging in lifestyle habits which can put them at risk of various diseases. One of them is the basic level of prevention, especially among young people and adolescents (11). One of the media that can be used in education is video media.…”