Novopen Echo® for the Delivery of Insulin: A Comparison of Usability, Functionality and Preference among Pediatric Subjects, Their Parents, and Health Care Professionals

Abstract

The results demonstrate a high overall level of satisfaction with NovoPen Echo among pediatric subjects, parents, and HCPs. The novel design aspects of NovoPen Echo, namely the simple memory function, half-increment units and, ease of use and design, may contribute towards promoting treatment adherence, which is essential in the pediatric setting.

Insulin delivery by injection in children and adolescents with diabetes

“…In the above-mentioned study (45), NovoPen Echo received the most favourable rating for design and overall appearance compared with HumaPen Luxura and NovoPen Junior. Child-friendly coverings on insulin pens are more likely to encourage children to use their insulin pen devices and reduce the embarrassment of performing injections.…”

“…In particular, the memory function scored highly for meeting participants' needs and being easy to use (45). However, it should be noted that NovoPen Echo can provide details of only the most recent dose administered, while HumaPen Memoir can provide details of the 16 preceding doses.…”

Half-Unit Insulin Pens: Disease Management in Patients With Diabetes Who Are Sensitive to Insulin

“…Olsen et al compared the usability and functionality of NPE, NPJ, and HPL for children and adolescents with T1DM, as well as parents and health care professionals working as diabetes nurse educators or physician/pediatricians. 40 Wong et al conducted a randomized, 2-period, cross-over, open-label study to compare functional usability and preference of HPL and NPJ in 65 adult caregivers of children aged 3-12 years with T1DM. 41 Klonoff et al conducted a noncomparative assessment of JS in 168 HUP users from 5 European countries.…”

“…41 Similarly, the majority of participants rated HPL easy/very easy to use, compared with NPE and NPJ. 40 Injection Force. The majority of participants (both pediatric nurses and patients/parents) found the injection force of JS suitable for young people with diabetes.…”

“…42 Olsen et al found that more participants using NPE and HPL found the injection force "ideal," compared with users of NPJ (P = .005). 40 Ease of Dose Dialing and Correction. To correct a dose that has been set higher than needed, NPJ requires the barrel and cartridge holder to be separated, followed by pressing the dialup button back to 0, before the pen is assembled again and the correct dose can be dialed.…”