A Mobile App-based Continued Nursing Approach to the Prevention of Diabetes-induced Depression

Introduction: In recent years, the advancement of China's economy has been associated with a rise in the diabetic population and the prevalence of diabetes-induced depression (DID). Continued nursing (CN) has emerged as a valuable and essential intervention for managing DID. Nonetheless, the scarcity of mental health resources, individual health disparities, the stigma associated with post-discharge DID, and a limited availability of hospital beds hinder diabetes patients from accessing conventional continuing care following discharge. This study seeks to examine the impact of mobile app-based CN on diabetes-induced depression, alongside its effects on depression, anxiety, stress, and self-management capabilities. Method: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive nursing (CN) facilitated by a mobile application in reducing the risk of delirium in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, as compared to standard nursing care. The intervention for participants comprised six weekly sessions utilizing the application, with each session encompassing training, performance assessment, and task completion. Results: The control group received normal care. The achievement indicators included diabetic-induced depression, anxiety, stress, and self-management ability after the threeto six-month intervention. If the results in the intervention group are effective, this would provide an unlimited and flexible approach to CN of DID. This could address the shortage and imbalance of mental health resources after discharge. Discussion: The current study provided effective and convenient interventions for dissociative identity disorder (DID) following discharge, utilizing mobile health technology, and offered insights and evidence for future interventions based on this technology. Conclusion: To summarize, continuous nursing offers numerous advantages with the aid of mobile applications.