Qualitative Analysis of Designing Interdependent E-Module for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Need of Analysis

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the need to develop an interdependent e-module for t2dm management among caregivers and t2dm patients. METHODOLOGY: Involving data collection through qualitative methods, document analysis, semi-structured interview analysis, and visual methodology among 30 respondents (21-60 years old) consisting of caregivers (n=15) and t2dm patients (n=15) at Hospital Sultanah Nurzahirah Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia as purposive sampling. Forty-five photos and interview content were compiled, discussed narratively, and coded using ATLAS.ti V9 software and Excel Spreadsheet for thematic analysis. RESULTS: Six main themes were revealed based on the experience of the daily management of t2dm: (1) identify destructive conflict resolution strategies, (2) family-regulated for future safety, (3) empowered to take responsibility, (4) adaptive coping strategies, (5) stability to boosted health management, and (6) future family dynamic. These themes provide information on the requirements that must be present on the domains of the interdependent e-module for t2dm management. CONCLUSION: This study provides insight into using needs analysis to create a more compelling experience designing interdependent e-modules. Therefore, extending this study to the development and implementation phases is appropriate.