DBCOACH APP
The app (www.db.coach) is an integral part of a research study supported by InnoSuisse and 4 Swiss health insurers (Swica, EGK, Meconex, Sympany) in which type 2 diabetics are coached through a specific intervention program in the area of exercise and nutrition.
RESEARCH STUDY INTENT
The study aims to show how type 2 diabetes patients can be supported to improve the following points:
- blood sugar control (HbA1c)
- Increase in physical activity
- Healthy eating
- Life quality
- Blood values
- Comorbidities of diabetes
- Psychological resources for lifestyle change
The «dbcoach» app supports users in achieving their goals.
APP FEATURES
- Protected communication between coach and patient
- assessment and analysis
- Target agreement, recommendations, appointments, patient stories
- Setting exercise and nutrition goals
- Chat module
- Log diet and exercise
- Adaptive energy balance calculation
- Vital data with trend analysis
BENEFIT FOR THE PROBANDS / PATIENTS
Thanks to digitization, there are now suitable tools that have proven to be very good support options when changing health behavior. The Diabetes Coach program includes the use of a personalized app and / or website to implement exercise and a healthy diet. When participating in the program, you will receive a personal account in the app and / or website as well as a briefing on the functions. In addition, you will either receive a written recommendation on your diet and exercise behavior, especially with regard to diabetes, or regular individual telephone advice over a year with a personal health coach. Which of the two additional programs you get will be decided at random. Since we want to check which of the two program options is more helpful, a study is linked to the program.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
- Are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with medical treatment.
- Age: between 18 - 65
- You move less than 150 minutes a week
- HbA1c over 7.5%
- Internet access
PROBANDS PRIVACY
The protection of your personal data is our top priority. You will receive detailed information on the subject of confidentiality, data protection, data management and contact options as part of the project in an information meeting and in writing if you participate.
ARE THERE DISADVANTAGES FOR THE SUBJECT?
There are no disadvantages when participating in the program. Participation is voluntary and can be canceled at any time. Medical treatment will continue even if you participate in the program and is therefore independent of participation. Questions about participation and the project can be asked at any time. The project team will be happy to provide information at any time.
HEAD OF THE RESEARCH STUDY
The study is led by Dr. Oliver Faude and his research team (Vivien Hohberg / M.A., Jan-Niklas Kreppke / M.Sc., Dr. Fiona Streckmann) at the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health at the University of Basel.
FURTHER PARTNERS OF THE RESEARCH STUDY
- InnoSuisse
- DSGB of the University of Basel
- Health insurers: Swica, EGK, Meconex, Sympany
- University Hospital Basel, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen
- Project partner: Prof. Dr. Lukas Zahner, Prof. Dr. Marc Donath, Prof. Dr. Daniel König, Jan Kohl (M.Sc.)
- SalutaCoach AG: provides the diabetes coaches
- Youdowell AG: App developer
The app (www.db.coach) is an integral part of a research study supported by InnoSuisse and 4 Swiss health insurers (Swica, EGK, Meconex, Sympany) in which type 2 diabetics are coached through a specific intervention program in the area of exercise and nutrition.
RESEARCH STUDY INTENT
The study aims to show how type 2 diabetes patients can be supported to improve the following points:
- blood sugar control (HbA1c)
- Increase in physical activity
- Healthy eating
- Life quality
- Blood values
- Comorbidities of diabetes
- Psychological resources for lifestyle change
The «dbcoach» app supports users in achieving their goals.
APP FEATURES
- Protected communication between coach and patient
- assessment and analysis
- Target agreement, recommendations, appointments, patient stories
- Setting exercise and nutrition goals
- Chat module
- Log diet and exercise
- Adaptive energy balance calculation
- Vital data with trend analysis
BENEFIT FOR THE PROBANDS / PATIENTS
Thanks to digitization, there are now suitable tools that have proven to be very good support options when changing health behavior. The Diabetes Coach program includes the use of a personalized app and / or website to implement exercise and a healthy diet. When participating in the program, you will receive a personal account in the app and / or website as well as a briefing on the functions. In addition, you will either receive a written recommendation on your diet and exercise behavior, especially with regard to diabetes, or regular individual telephone advice over a year with a personal health coach. Which of the two additional programs you get will be decided at random. Since we want to check which of the two program options is more helpful, a study is linked to the program.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
- Are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with medical treatment.
- Age: between 18 - 65
- You move less than 150 minutes a week
- HbA1c over 7.5%
- Internet access
PROBANDS PRIVACY
The protection of your personal data is our top priority. You will receive detailed information on the subject of confidentiality, data protection, data management and contact options as part of the project in an information meeting and in writing if you participate.
ARE THERE DISADVANTAGES FOR THE SUBJECT?
There are no disadvantages when participating in the program. Participation is voluntary and can be canceled at any time. Medical treatment will continue even if you participate in the program and is therefore independent of participation. Questions about participation and the project can be asked at any time. The project team will be happy to provide information at any time.
HEAD OF THE RESEARCH STUDY
The study is led by Dr. Oliver Faude and his research team (Vivien Hohberg / M.A., Jan-Niklas Kreppke / M.Sc., Dr. Fiona Streckmann) at the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health at the University of Basel.
FURTHER PARTNERS OF THE RESEARCH STUDY
- InnoSuisse
- DSGB of the University of Basel
- Health insurers: Swica, EGK, Meconex, Sympany
- University Hospital Basel, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen
- Project partner: Prof. Dr. Lukas Zahner, Prof. Dr. Marc Donath, Prof. Dr. Daniel König, Jan Kohl (M.Sc.)
- SalutaCoach AG: provides the diabetes coaches
- Youdowell AG: App developer
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