A Study On The Self-management For Diabetes Patients From The Perspective Of Persuasive Technology

Diabetes is a life-long and chronicle disease.Its prevention and cure is also a long time and tough task.Studies showed that Self-Management of the Patients both abroad and in domestic is still at a middle to low level,which leads to other cute or chronicle disease and seriously affects patients' life quality.Persuasive theory,a Computer-aided technology aiming at changing patients' behavior and attitude is developed rather quickly in recent ten years and widely used in the field of commerce.This study integrates Persuasive theory into Self-Management of the Patients,helping them carry out Self-Management consciously and develop a healthy habit and life style.It can also help patients improve their ability and Self-Management system.The main content of this study:First,reviewing literature;getting the information about the characteristics of the disease and range of patients;being familiar with the content and principles of the Self-Management.Second,getting to know the problems and causes of Self-Management by making an investigation within two groups of patients;analyzing the results with means of journals and cards.Classifying patients into four types on the basis of analysis,providing evidence and data to following steps.Third,summarizing definition,features and application of Persuasive theory;focusing on the chief principles of the theory in changing patients' behavior.According to the classification of problem,introducing the theory into self-management,producing five types of persuasive methods “model inducing,classifying,interesting increasing,social connection and individual service”.Last,Designing a blueprint for Diabetes patients to promote self-management,expounding how the five persuasive methods affect and improve patients' health.This research can provide reference to designers and researchers in relative field and help to inspire them to produce more influential products.