Computer Based Learning and Assessment for Diabetic Patients

Abstract

A comparatively inexpensive microcomputer-based system of programmed diabetic instruction is described, matched to an interactive knowledge assessment questionnaire with or without prescriptive feedback. This provides an educational and assessment package for newly diagnosed and established diabetics, with additional analytical potential. The system is well accepted, demonstrates major areas of defective knowledge and allows cost-effective handling of large numbers of patients.

A Systematic Review of Interactive Computer-assisted Technology in Diabetes Care. Interactive Information Technology in Diabetes Care

“…Costs associated with the interventions were reported by 9 studies (Table 3) 9,11,15–17,19,26–28 ; most authors did not report itemized costs. The majority of the articles reported the costs of the systems used to conduct the interventions, which ranged from $5.00 per patient to $6,340 for the complete system (i.e., computer, PDA, telemedicine, etc.).…”

“…The majority of the articles reported the costs of the systems used to conduct the interventions, which ranged from $5.00 per patient to $6,340 for the complete system (i.e., computer, PDA, telemedicine, etc.). Lastly, none of the studies from the internet category, 4 of the 7 studies in the telephone category, 11,15,16,19 and 5 of the 14 studies in the computer‐assisted integration of clinical information category reported costs associated with the interventions 9,17,26–28 …”

“…The studies that evaluated behaviors generally found better postintervention self‐reporting and documentation of diabetic crises, moderate use of interventions, and high rates of completion after the intervention 7,9–16,18,19,21,23,25,26,28–32 . Studies that measured attitudes produced an overall increase in patients' satisfaction with the interventions, personal health care, perceived support, and quality of life 7,9–11,13–15,20,25,26,28,31,33 . Several studies ( n =8) assessing knowledge found an overall increase in patients' understanding of their medical condition 9,14,15,18,22,27,28,30 .…”

“…Studies that measured attitudes produced an overall increase in patients' satisfaction with the interventions, personal health care, perceived support, and quality of life 7,9–11,13–15,20,25,26,28,31,33 . Several studies ( n =8) assessing knowledge found an overall increase in patients' understanding of their medical condition 9,14,15,18,22,27,28,30 . Furthermore, studies ( n =4) evaluating patient skills reported that the interventions were easy to use and understand, which typically resulted in short instruction time 9,18,30,32 (data not shown).…”

Effect of Computer-Based Learning on Diabetes Knowledge and Control

“…3 ' 4 In brief, the interactive computer teaching (ICT) with either direct system-patient interaction 1 or an inter-program consists of sequences of text and animated graphics mediate operator. 2 Our study was undertaken in an attempt dealing with general diabetes concepts, hypoglycemic drug to use the maximum potential of a computer in learning; i.e., action, glucose control, blood and urine monitoring, com- plications, diet, and foot care.…”