DIGITAL INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION FOR DIABETIC CARE THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND MOBILE HEALTH INTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Interprofessional Relations, Mobile Health, Telemedicine, Diabetes Mellitus.Abstract
Background: Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) is a preventable yet complex condition, primarily impacted by fragmented healthcare delivery and poor patient adherence to treatment. Despite the potential of digital health solutions such as telehealth and mobile health (mHealth), their integration into interprofessional diabetes care remains limited. Objectives:. This systematic review examines the integration of telehealth and mHealth into interprofessional collaboration for diabetes care, focusing on the types of interventions, outcomes, and barriers to implementation. Method: A literature search was conducted across PubMed and Scopus for studies published between January 2015 and October 2025. Studies using telehealth and/or mHealth for diabetes management in community settings, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration, were included. Excluded were studies on pharmacological interventions and non-peer-reviewed articles. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: The studies revealed that telehealth and mHealth integration significantly improved diabetes care, enhancing glycemic control and patient engagement. These technologies promoted better self-management behaviors and strengthened communication between patients and healthcare providers. Barriers such as digital literacy, technology access, and inconsistent follow-up protocols were identified, limiting the full potential of these interventions. Despite these challenges, telehealth and mHealth demonstrated significant promise for improving clinical outcomes, especially in underserved areas Conclusion: Telehealth and mHealth significantly improve diabetes care, particularly in terms of glycemic control and patient engagement. Addressing digital illiteracy and ensuring consistent follow-up are crucial for optimizing these technologies in interprofessional diabetes managementReferences
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