The Impact of an Internet-Based Self-Management Intervention (HeLP-Diabetes) on the Psychological Well-Being of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Cohort Study
Table 6
Outline of domains and themes for postintervention interviews.
Domains and themes
Prevalence
(1) Positive outcomes: psychological
(1.1) Feeling better informed and more aware
General
(1.2) Taking diabetes more seriously
Common
(1.3) Increased self-efficacy and support
Common
(1.4) Improved management of worries and low mood
Common
(2) Positive outcomes: behavioural
(2.1) Changes to eating habits
Common
(2.2) Changes to exercise
Variant
(2.3) Other changes to self-management
Variant
(3) Negative experiences of the website
(3.1) Information not new or helpful
Common
(3.2) Not feeling able to relate to the experiences of others
Variant
(3.3) No changes to certain aspects of diabetes-related behaviour
Common
(3.4) Technical frustrations
Common
(3.5) Feeling guilty about not using the website
Variant
Notes. General = theme applies to 13–18 participants. Common = theme applies to 7–12 participants. Variant = theme applies to 4–6 participants.