Telemedicine and diabetes: Achievements and prospects

Background: Prevention of diabetic complications requires good glycaemic control. This study aimed to provide type 2 diabetes patients with remote active care and glycaemic control through the use of videophone technology without the need for them to attend hospital. The literature recommends additional research to study the impact of technical innovations on improved disease self-management and medical outcome. This is the only study to be conducted in Turkey concerning patient monitoring using videophone technology. The aim of the study was to establish the effectiveness of the use of videophone technology in the glycaemic control of patients with diabetes living in remote areas.

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“…This technology, aimed at type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, generally provides motivational support as well [15].…”

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The use of videophone technology (telenursing) in the glycaemic control of diabetic patients: a randomized controlled trial

Tavşanlı¹,

Karadakovan²,

Saygılı³

2013

J Diab Res Clin Met

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“…Applications providing advice and assistance on how to manage diabetes mellitus help to improve glycaemic control. 272 There is, however, a lack of evidence for the impact of smartphones and applications on the glycaemic control of young adults and children with diabetes mellitus. 273 Studies exploring the use of social networking services have not yet studied well-known sites such as Facebook or Twitter, focusing instead on sites purposely designed for research.…”

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The role of digital communication in patient–clinician communication for NHS providers of specialist clinical services for young people [the Long-term conditions Young people Networked Communication (LYNC) study]: a mixed-methods study

Griffiths

Armoiry

Atherton

et al. 2018

Health Serv Deliv Res

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Health Services and Delivery ResearchISSN 2050-4349 (Print) ISSN 2050-4357 (Online) This journal is a member of and subscribes to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (www.publicationethics.org/).Editorial contact: journals.library@nihr.ac.ukThe full HS&DR archive is freely available to view online at www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hsdr. Print-on-demand copies can be purchased from the report pages of the NIHR Journals Library website: www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk Criteria for inclusion in the Health Services and Delivery Research journalReports are published in Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) if (1) they have resulted from work for the HS&DR programme or programmes which preceded the HS&DR programme, and (2) they are of a sufficiently high scientific quality as assessed by the reviewers and editors. HS&DR programmeThe Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) programme, part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), was established to fund a broad range of research. It combines the strengths and contributions of two previous NIHR research programmes: the Health Services Research (HSR) programme and the Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) programme, which were merged in January 2012.The HS&DR programme aims to produce rigorous and relevant evidence on the quality, access and organisation of health services including costs and outcomes, as well as research on implementation. The programme will enhance the strategic focus on research that matters to the NHS and is keen to support ambitious evaluative research to improve health services.For more information about the HS&DR programme please visit the website: http://www.nets.nihr.ac.uk/programmes/hsdr This reportThe research reported in this issue of the journal was funded by the HS&DR programme or one of its preceding programmes as project number 12/209/51. The contractual start date was in May 2014. The final report began editorial review in August 2016 and was accepted for publication in April 2017. The authors have been wholly responsible for all data collection, analysis and interpretation, and for writing up their work. The HS&DR editors and production house have tried to ensure the accuracy of the authors' report and would like to thank the reviewers for their constructive comments on the final report document. However, they do not accept liability for damages or losses arising from material published in this report.This report presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The views and opinions expressed by authors in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NHS, the NIHR, NETSCC, the HS&DR programme or the Department of Health and Social Care. If there are verbatim quotations included in this publication the views and opinions expressed by the interviewees are those of the interviewees and do not necessarily reflect those of the authors, those of the NHS, the NIHR, NETSCC, the HS&DR programme or the Departm...

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“…6,14,17,18 Software packages currently available for both CSII therapy and CGM systems enable transfer of data to a health care professional (HCP) via the Internet. 19 However, use is limited by the requirement for personal computers, significant patient effort, and time commitment. 20 Specialized program applications (apps) downloaded on smartphones and tablets support self-care through timely provision of information on blood glucose, diet, and exercise patterns; and this information can be shared electronically with health care providers.…”

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“…20 Specialized program applications (apps) downloaded on smartphones and tablets support self-care through timely provision of information on blood glucose, diet, and exercise patterns; and this information can be shared electronically with health care providers. 19,21,22 Another communication modality is video conferencing (VC), which allows simultaneous audio and visual communication between 2 or more locations via the Internet. 6 This may involve commercial systems managed by health care organizations or personal communication software such as Skype.…”

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Diabetes Educators

James

Perry

Gallagher

et al. 2016

J Diabetes Sci Technol

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Background: Various technologies are commonly used to support type 1 diabetes management (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy, continuous glucose monitoring systems, smartphone and tablet applications, and video conferencing) and may foster self-care, communication, and engagement with health care services. Diabetes educators are key professional supporters of this patient group, and ideally positioned to promote and support technology use. The aim of this study was to examine diabetes educators’ perceived experiences, supports, and barriers to use of common diabetes-related technologies for people with type 1 diabetes. Methods: This qualitative ethnographic study recruited across metropolitan, regional and rural areas of Australia using purposive sampling of Australian Diabetes Educators Association members. Data were collected by semistructured telephone interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Participants (n = 31) overwhelmingly indicated that overall the use of technology in the care of patients with type 1 diabetes was burdensome for them. They identified 3 themes involving common diabetes-related technologies: access to technology, available support, and technological advances. Overall, these themes demonstrated that while care was usually well intentioned it was more often fragmented and inconsistent. Most often care was provided by a small number of diabetes educators who had technology expertise. Conclusions: To realize the potential benefits of these relatively new but common diabetes technologies, many diabetes educators need to attain and retain the skills required to deliver this essential component of care. Furthermore, policy and strategy review is required, with reconfiguration of services to better support care delivery.

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Telemedicine and diabetes: Achievements and prospects

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The use of videophone technology (telenursing) in the glycaemic control of diabetic patients: a randomized controlled trial

The use of videophone technology (telenursing) in the glycaemic control of diabetic patients: a randomized controlled trial

The role of digital communication in patient–clinician communication for NHS providers of specialist clinical services for young people [the Long-term conditions Young people Networked Communication (LYNC) study]: a mixed-methods study

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