Diabetes management in OLDES project

Novák, Daniel; Uller, Miroslav; Rousseaux, S.; Mráz, Miloš; Smrz, J.; Štěpánková, Olga; Haluzı́k, Martin; Busuoli, M.

doi:10.1109/iembs.2009.5335256

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“…We developed the Mobiab system within the context of OLDES (www.oldes.eu), a European Union (EU) multicenter project involving 4 companies, 2 universities, and 2 university hospitals. The OLDES project focused on developing information technology for the purposes of eHealth applications [ 18 ]. We defined the essential requirements for a system on the basis of interviews and discussions with diabetologists from the university hospital in Prague, representatives from the national Czech diabetes association, and people living with diabetes, who were recruited from an outpatient clinic at the university hospital.…”

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Managing Diabetes Using Mobiab: Long-Term Case Study of the Impact of a Mobile App on Self-management

Burda¹,

Mráz²,

Schneider³

et al. 2022

JMIR Diabetes

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Background This paper describes the development of a mobile app for diabetes mellitus (DM) control and self-management and presents the results of long-term usage of this system in the Czech Republic. DM is a chronic disease affecting large numbers of people worldwide, and this number is continuously increasing. There is massive potential to increase adherence to self-management of DM with the use of smartphones and digital therapeutics interventions. Objective This study aims to describe the process of development of a mobile app, called Mobiab, for DM management and to investigate how individual features are used and how the whole system benefits its long-term users. Using at least 1 year of daily records from users, we analyzed the impact of the app on self-management of DM. Methods We have developed a mobile app that serves as an alternative form to the classic paper-based protocol or diary. The development was based on cooperation with both clinicians and people with DM. The app consists of independent individual modules. Therefore, the user has the possibility to use only selected features that they find useful. Mobiab was available free of charge on Google Play Store from mid-2014 until 2019. No targeted recruitment was performed to attract users. Results More than 500 users from the Czech Republic downloaded and signed up for the mobile app. Approximately 80% of the users used Mobiab for less than 1 week. The rest of the users used it for a longer time and 8 of the users produced data that were suitable for long-term analysis. Additionally, one of the 8 users provided their medical records, which were compared with the gathered data, and the improvements in their glucose levels and overall metabolic stability were consistent with the way in which the mobile app was used. Conclusions The results of this study showed that the usability of a DM-centered self-management smartphone mobile app and server-based systems could be satisfactory and promising. Nonetheless, some better ways of motivating people with diabetes toward participation in self-management are needed. Further studies involving a larger number of participants are warranted to assess the effect on long-term diabetes management.

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Managing Diabetes Using Mobiab: Long-Term Case Study of the Impact of a Mobile App on Self-management

Burda¹,

Mráz²,

Schneider³

et al. 2022

JMIR Diabetes

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“…In general, mobile phones are a natural choice for use in increasing the efficiency of medical care and patient motivation [ 4 , 5 ]. The development of monitoring technologies and designing systems for improving diabetes mellitus compensation based on a mobile platform is increasing and widespread [ 6 , 7 ]. In the field of diabetes mellitus, there are already several pilot studies that validate the effectiveness of this new technology [ 1 , 8 - 10 ].…”

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MyDiabetic, a serious game to support children’s education in diabetes mellitus I: Iterative Participatory Co-Design and Feasibility Study (Preprint)

Novak

2023

JMIR Serious Games

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Background Serious games, which are gaming applications used for purposes beyond entertainment to educate users on, and address, specific issues, may present a timely approach to promote healthy diabetes management behaviors among children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). The lasting benefits associated with these serious games encompass improved patient education; enhanced glycemic control; the reinforcement of bonds within the community of people with diabetes; the facilitation of meaningful dialogues with caregivers, especially within the familial setting; and a significant reduction in the economic burdens associated with subsequent complications. Objective This paper primarily aims to provide a detailed overview of the iterative design process and the associated evaluation methods used in the development of the educational game. Furthermore, this study aims to enhance motivation for sustained and extended engagement with the game over time. The MyDiabetic game design aims to educate children on various aspects, including the connections among food, insulin, and physical activity. Furthermore, it seeks to impart knowledge related to the operation of a glucometer and an insulin pen, as well as more advanced technologies such as administering glucagon, measuring ketoacidosis, and continuous glucose monitoring. Methods The co-design methodology was applied, involving interviews, design workshops, and prototype feedback sessions. A combination of several approaches, such as tailoring, observational learning, social and family support, decision-making practice, and reward systems, was used to support children’s compliance. Moreover, incorporating the literature, guidelines, and current practices into the design ensured that the game was aligned with established health care pathways and included relevant information and best practices for diabetes management. Results The game was tested on 32 children in 3 iterations. Positive responses were received from children who tested the game as well as their parents. The game was also presented to 5 schoolmates of children with T1DM who appreciated a better understanding of the disease and the opportunity to support their friends more efficiently in T1DM compensation. The involvement of children and clinicians in participatory co-design contributed to to the game's high acceptance. With regard to the game’s impact on education, 1 week of testing revealed an enhancement in educational outcomes. Conclusions The game is especially suitable for children newly diagnosed with T1DM because it acquaints them in a fun way with new terminology; for example, they can try to measure glycemia levels in an interactive way. The game also caters to children who still need to develop reading skills by including an audio guide. The guide ensures that children of all literacy levels can benefit from the game’s educational content and interactive experience...

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“…As we mentioned before, the OLDES project resulted in the solution developed in accordance to the specific needs of the two pilots [13], [15]. The core of this solution is a low-cost PC creating a hub for other connected devices as TV set and the medical devices communicated via Bluetooth.…”

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Customized Web-based System for Elderly People Using Elements of Artificial Intelligence

Babič

Jancus

Melisova

2016

Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems

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Abstract-Making life easier for the elderly represents a new challenge for the ICT sector. This paper presents a new webbased system designed and implemented with the aim to support the social inclusion and to improve the daily routine of the elderly people within basic information and communication features. The system provides some advanced functionalities to utilise the information value of the data collected within the presented system, e.g. the recommendations based on similar hobbies or health problems; a simple medical diagnostics; a creation of a knowledge base containing experiences and best practices, etc. We designed the system in accordance with local conditions in Slovakia, so its full functioning relies on the progress in e-Health legislation. Presented version is a preliminary result that will be further improved and tested within a real practice.

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Diabetes management in OLDES project

Cited by 9 publications

References 2 publications

Managing Diabetes Using Mobiab: Long-Term Case Study of the Impact of a Mobile App on Self-management

Managing Diabetes Using Mobiab: Long-Term Case Study of the Impact of a Mobile App on Self-management

MyDiabetic, a serious game to support children’s education in diabetes mellitus I: Iterative Participatory Co-Design and Feasibility Study (Preprint)

Customized Web-based System for Elderly People Using Elements of Artificial Intelligence

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