Background In electronic health (eHealth) evaluations, there is increasing attention for
studying the actual usage of a technology in relation to the outcomes found, often by …

Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 70% of all deaths in a year
globally. The four main NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic pulmonary …

The use of digital information and communication technologies (ICTs) has enabled many
professionals to continue to provide their services during the COVID-19 pandemic. However …

Background Self-management support aims to give people with chronic disease confidence
in taking an active role in all aspects of their disease management and choosing healthy …

Objective The virtual delivery of patient education and other forms of telehealth have been
proposed as alternatives to providing needed care for patients with chronic diseases. The …

Background Despite an abundance of digital health interventions (DHIs) targeting the
prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), it is unclear what …

Background Many adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) experience a psychosocial
burden and mental health problems associated with the disease. Diabetes‐related distress …

Objective To determine the effectiveness of a web-based self-management programme for
people with type 2 diabetes in improving glycaemic control and reducing diabetes-related …

Background Despite the significant body of evidence on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness
of internet interventions, the implementation of such programs in Portugal is virtually non …

Background Patients who are chronically ill need novel patient counseling methods to
support their self-care at different stages of the disease. At present, knowledge of how …