Content of review 1, reviewed on June 08, 2024
well written review article but Only 2 studies specifically focused on individuals with pre-diabetes, while the majority examined those with type 2 diabetes.
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© 2024 the Reviewer.
Content of review 2, reviewed on August 28, 2024
- Clarify and Strengthen Methodological Details
- The methodology section could benefit from more explicit details regarding the selection criteria for the included studies. For example, providing more information about how the authors handled the quality assessment of the included studies could strengthen the manuscript.
Suggest the inclusion of a clearer explanation of how the cultural factors were specifically accounted for during the data extraction and analysis stages. This would add to the rigor of the scoping review.
Address the Identified Gaps
- While the article does a good job identifying gaps in the literature, it could be more specific about which cultural or ethnic groups are underrepresented in the existing research. Encouraging the authors to highlight this more clearly would enhance the relevance of the review.
- Recommend expanding the discussion on the limitations of the current literature, particularly concerning the lack of studies from certain geographical regions or on specific immigrant subgroups.
- Enhance Practical Implications
- The manuscript could benefit from a more detailed discussion of the practical implications for healthcare providers. Suggest that the authors include specific strategies for how healthcare systems can better support first-generation immigrants in managing diabetes.
Recommend providing more concrete examples of culturally tailored interventions that have proven effective and suggesting how these could be adapted or scaled in different healthcare settings.
Broaden the Scope of Future Research Directions
- Encourage the authors to propose more specific future research directions, particularly emphasizing the need for longitudinal studies that explore the long-term effectiveness of culturally tailored interventions.
- Suggest considering the role of digital health interventions, given the increasing reliance on technology in healthcare and the potential for reaching diverse immigrant populations through these means.
- Improve the Presentation of Findings
Suggest that the authors use more visual aids (e.g., tables, figures) to summarize key findings, such as the factors influencing self-management behaviors or the barriers and facilitators identified across different studies. This could improve the readability and impact of the paper.
Consider the Inclusion of Additional Relevant Literature
- If you are aware of any significant studies or reviews that were not included but are relevant to the topic, recommend their inclusion. This could help in making the review more comprehensive.
Recommendation: Minor Revisions
The manuscript is valuable and addresses an important topic with significant implications for healthcare practice and policy. However, it would benefit from some clarifications and expansions in specific areas as noted above. With these minor revisions, the paper should be ready for publication.
Source
© 2024 the Reviewer.
References
Min, Z., Kirsten, C., Johnny, L., Lisa, W. 2025. Cultural Influences, Experiences and Interventions Targeting Self-Management Behaviours for Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes in First-Generation Immigrants: A Scoping Review. Journal of Advanced Nursing.
