ABSTRACT Objective The study aimed to examine the impact of a mobile application‐based self‐management and chronic disease platform in transitional care for older adults with diabetes. Methods A prospective non‐randomised concurrent controlled clinical trial was adopted from May to November 2023. Participants were allocated based on their scheduled appointment times, received routine outpatient care or 12‐week transitional care information and support intervention including chronic disease management platform and Slow Health. Changes in anxiety, depression, diabetes self‐management, self‐efficacy and the perceived social support scores of the two groups after 1‐month and 3‐month intervention were compared. Results A total of 124 participants were enrolled. The experimental group demonstrated a more pronounced decrease in anxiety, exhibited lower levels of diastolic blood pressure (DBP), showed significantly lower levels of depression, higher levels of diabetes self‐management and self‐efficacy, and comparable levels of perceived social support compared to the control group. Conclusions The program has the potential to improve transitional care in older adults with diabetes, warranting further promotion.
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