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Xiong S, Lu H, Peoples N, Duman EK, Najarro A, Ni Z, Gong E, Yin R, Ostbye T, Palileo-Villanueva LM, Doma R, Kafle S, Tian M, Yan LL. Digital health interventions for non-communicable disease management in primary health care in low-and middle-income countries. NPJ Digit Med 2023; 6:12. [PMID: 36725977 PMCID: PMC9889958 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-023-00764-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Current evidence on digital health interventions is disproportionately concerned with high-income countries and hospital settings. This scoping review evaluates the extent of use and effectiveness of digital health interventions for non-communicable disease (NCD) management in primary healthcare settings of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and identifies factors influencing digital health interventions' uptake. We use PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science search results from January 2010 to 2021. Of 8866 results, 52 met eligibility criteria (31 reviews, 21 trials). Benchmarked against World Health Organization's digital health classifications, only 14 out of 28 digital health intervention categories are found, suggesting critical under-use and lagging innovation. Digital health interventions' effectiveness vary across outcomes: clinical (mixed), behavioral (positively inclined), and service implementation outcomes (clear effectiveness). We further identify multiple factors influencing digital health intervention uptake, including political commitment, interactivity, user-centered design, and integration with existing systems, which points to future research and practices to invigorate digital health interventions for NCD management in primary health care of LMICs.
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- Shangzhi Xiong
- The George Institute for Global Health, Faulty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
- Global Health Research Centre, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China.
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Global Health Research Centre, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China
- School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
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- Global Health Research Centre, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China
- The Yenching Academy of Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, China Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Global Health Research Centre, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- The George Institute for Global Health, Faulty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Global Health Research Centre, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China.
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.
- The George Institute for Global Health, Beijing, China.
- School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Mizokami-Stout K, van Leersum CM, Olthuis TJJ, Bekhuis REM, den Ouden MEM. Mobile Health Apps for the Control and Self-management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Qualitative Study on Users' Acceptability and Acceptance. JMIR Diabetes 2023; 8:e41076. [PMID: 36692927 PMCID: PMC9947812 DOI: 10.2196/41076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobile health apps are promising tools to help patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) improve their health status and thereby achieve diabetes control and self-management. Although there is a wide array of mobile health apps for T2DM available at present, apps are not yet integrated into routine diabetes care. Acceptability and acceptance among patients with T2DM is a major challenge and prerequisite for the successful implementation of apps in diabetes care. OBJECTIVE This study provides an in-depth understanding of the perceptions of patients with T2DM before use (acceptability) and after use (acceptance) regarding 4 different mobile health apps for diabetes control and self-management. METHODS A descriptive qualitative research design was used in this study. Participants could choose 1 of the 4 selected apps for diabetes control and self-management (ie, Clear.bio in combination with FreeStyle Libre, mySugr, MiGuide, and Selfcare). The selection was based on a systematic analysis of the criteria for (functional) requirements regarding monitoring, data collection, provision of information, coaching, privacy, and security. To explore acceptability, 25 semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted with patients with T2DM before use. This was followed by 4 focus groups to discuss the acceptance after use. The study had a citizen science approach, that is, patients with T2DM collaborated with researchers as coresearchers. All coresearchers actively participated in the preparation of the study, data collection, and data analysis. Data were collected between April and September 2021. Thematic analysis was conducted using a deductive approach using AtlasTi9. RESULTS In total, 25 coresearchers with T2DM participated in this study. Of them, 12 coresearchers tested Clear, 5 MiGuide, 4 mySugr, and 4 Selfcare. All coresearchers participated in semistructured interviews, and 18 of them attended focus groups. Personal health was the main driver of app use. Most coresearchers were convinced that a healthy lifestyle would improve blood glucose levels. Although most coresearchers did not expect that they need to put much effort into using the apps, the additional effort to familiarize themselves with the app use was experienced as quite high. None of the coresearchers had a health care professional who provided suggestions on using the apps. Reimbursement from insurance companies and the acceptance of apps for diabetes control and self-management by the health care system were mentioned as important facilitating conditions. CONCLUSIONS The research showed that mobile health apps provide support for diabetes control and self-management in patients with T2DM. Integrating app use in care as usual and guidelines for health care professionals are recommended. Future research is needed on how to increase the implementation of mobile health apps in current care pathways. In addition, health care professionals need to improve their digital skills, and lifelong learning is recommended.
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- Science, Technology, and Policy Studies, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Technology, Health & Care Research Group, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede, Netherlands.,Care & Technology Research Group, Regional Community College of Twente, Hengelo, Netherlands
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Calvache-Mateo A, López-López L, Heredia-Ciuró A, Martín-Núñez J, Rodríguez-Torres J, Ortiz-Rubio A, Valenza MC. Efficacy of Web-Based Supportive Interventions in Quality of Life in COPD Patients, a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182312692. [PMID: 34886418 PMCID: PMC8657261 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background: Adults living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often have difficulties when trying to access health care services. Interactive communication technologies are a valuable tool to enable patients to access supportive interventions to cope with their disease. The aim of this revision and meta-analysis is to analyze the content and efficacy of web-based supportive interventions in quality of life in COPD. Methods: Medline (via PubMed), Web of Science, and Scopus were the databases used to select the studies for this systematic review. A screening, analysis, and assessment of the methodological quality was carried out by two independent researchers. A meta-analysis of the extracted data was performed. Results: A total of 9 of the 3089 studies reviewed met the inclusion criteria. Most repeated web content elements were educational and involved communication with healthcare professional content. Finally, seven of the nine studies were included in a quantitative analysis. Web-based supportive interventions significantly improved quality of life when added to usual care (SMD = −1.26, 95% CI = −1.65, −0.86; p < 0.001) but no significant differences were found when compared with an autonomous pedometer walking intervention (p = 0.64) or a face-to-face treatment (p = 0.82). Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that web-based supportive interventions may complement or accompany treatments in COPD patients due to the advantages of online interventions. The results obtained should be treated with caution due to the limited number of studies in this area and methodological weaknesses.
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Agrawal L, Ndabu T, Mulgund P, Sharman R. Factors Affecting the Extent of Patients' Electronic Medical Record Use: An Empirical Study Focusing on System and Patient Characteristics. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e30637. [PMID: 34709181 PMCID: PMC8587186 DOI: 10.2196/30637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Patients’ access to and use of electronic medical records (EMRs) places greater information in their hands, which helps them better comanage their health, leading to better clinical outcomes. Despite numerous benefits that promote health and well-being, patients’ acceptance and use of EMRs remains low. We study the impact of predictors that affect the use of EMR by patients to understand better the underlying causal factors for the lower use of EMR. Objective This study aims to examine the critical system (eg, performance expectancy and effort expectancy) and patient characteristics (eg, health condition, issue involvement, preventive health behaviors, and caregiving status) that influence the extent of patients’ EMR use. Methods We used secondary data collected by Health Information National Trends Survey 5 cycle 3 and performed survey data analysis using structural equation modeling technique to test our hypotheses. Structural equation modeling is a technique commonly used to measure and analyze the relationships of observed and latent variables. We also addressed common method bias to understand if there was any systematic effect on the observed correlation between the measures for the predictor and predicted variables. Results The statistically significant drivers of the extent of EMR use were performance expectancy (β=.253; P<.001), perceived behavior control (β=.236; P<.001), health knowledge (β=–.071; P=.007), caregiving status (β=.059; P=.013), issue involvement (β=.356; P<.001), chronic conditions (β=.071; P=.016), and preventive health behavior (β=.076; P=.005). The model accounted for 32.9% of the variance in the extent of EMR use. Conclusions The study found that health characteristics, such as chronic conditions and patient disposition (eg, preventive health behavior and issue involvement), directly affect the extent of EMR use. The study also revealed that issue involvement mediates the impact of preventive health behaviors and the presence of chronic conditions on the extent of patients’ EMR use.
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- Lavlin Agrawal
- The State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Management, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- The State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Management, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- The State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Management, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- The State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Management, Buffalo, NY, United States
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Ráthonyi G, Takács V, Szilágyi R, Bácsné Bába É, Müller A, Bács Z, Harangi-Rákos M, Balogh L, Ráthonyi-Odor K. Your Physical Activity Is in Your Hand-Objective Activity Tracking Among University Students in Hungary, One of the Most Obese Countries in Europe. Front Public Health 2021; 9:661471. [PMID: 34604150 PMCID: PMC8481615 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.661471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Inadequate physical activity is currently one of the leading risk factors for mortality worldwide. University students are a high-risk group in terms of rates of obesity and lack of physical activity. In recent years, activity trackers have become increasingly popular for measuring physical activity. The aim of the present study is to examine whether university students in Hungary meet the health recommendations (10,000 steps/day) for physical activity and investigate the impact of different variables (semester-exam period, days-weekdays, days, months, sex) on the level of physical activity in free-living conditions for 3 months period. In free-living conditions, 57 healthy university students (male: 25 female: 32 mean age: 19.50 SD = 1.58) wore MiBand 1S activity tracker for 3 months. Independent sample t-tests were used to explore differences between sexes. A One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to explore differences in measures among different grouping variables and step count. A Two-way ANOVA was conducted to test for differences in the number of steps by days of the week, months, seasons and for sex differences. Tukey HSD post-hoc tests were used to examine significant differences. Students in the study achieved 10,000 steps per day on 17% of days (minimum: 0%; maximum: 76.5%; median: 11.1%). Unfortunately, 70% of the participants did not comply the 10,000 steps at least 80% of the days studied. No statistical difference were found between sexes. However, significant differences were found between BMI categories (underweight <18.50 kg/m2; normal range 18.50–24.99 kg/m2; overweight: 25.00–29.99 kg/m2 obese > 30 kg/m2, the number of steps in the overweight category was significantly lower (F = 72.073, p < 0.001). The average daily steps were significantly higher in autumn (t = 11.457, p < 0.001) than in winter. During exam period average steps/day were significantly lower than during fall semester (t = 13.696, p < 0.001). On weekdays, steps were significantly higher than on weekends (F = 14.017, p < 0.001), and even within this, the greatest physical activity can be done by the middle of the week. Our data suggest that university students may be priority groups for future physical activity interventions. Commercial activity trackers provide huge amount of data for relatively low cost therefore it has the potential to objectively analyze physical activity and plan interventions.
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- Gergely Ráthonyi
- Institute of Applied Informatics and Logistics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Applied Informatics and Logistics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Applied Informatics and Logistics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Accounting and Finance, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Rural Development, Regional Economy and Tourism Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institute of Sport Science Coordination, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Sobri NHM, Ismail IZ, Hassan F, Papachristou Nadal I, Forbes A, Ching SM, Ali H, Goldsmith K, Murphy H, Guess N, Mohd Yusof BN, Basri NI, Salim MS, Azmiyaty C, Mohd Sa'id II, Chew BH, Ismail K. Protocol for a qualitative study exploring the perception of need, importance and acceptability of a digital diabetes prevention intervention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus during and after pregnancy in Malaysia (Explore-MYGODDESS). BMJ Open 2021; 11:e044878. [PMID: 34446477 PMCID: PMC8395347 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Women who develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and to reduce this risk the women have to adopt healthy behaviour changes. Although previous studies have explored the challenges and facilitators to initiate behaviour change among women with GDM, there is limited data from Malaysian women. Thus, this study will explore the factors affecting the uptake of healthy behaviour changes and the use of digital technology among women and their healthcare providers (HCPs) to support healthy behaviour changes in women with GDM. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study will be modelled according to the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behaviour and Behaviour Change Wheel techniques, and use the DoTTI framework to identify needs, solutions and testing of a preliminary mobile app, respectively. In phase 1 (design and development), a focus group discussion (FGDs) of 5-8 individuals will be conducted with an estimated 60 women with GDM and 40 HCPs (doctors, dietitians and nurses). Synthesised data from the FGDs will then be combined with content from an expert committee to inform the development of the mobile app. In phase 2 (testing of early iterations), a preview of the mobile app will undergo alpha testing among the team members and the app developers, and beta testing among 30 women with GDM or with a history of GDM, and 15 HCPs using semi-structured interviews. The outcome will enable us to optimise an intervention using the mobile app as a diabetes prevention intervention which will then be evaluated in a randomised controlled trial. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The project has been approved by the Malaysia Research Ethics Committee. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Outcomes will be presented at both local and international conferences and submitted for publications in peer-reviewed journals.
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- Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Primary and Intermediate Care Section, King's College London, London, UK
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- Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Biostatistics and Health Informatics, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK
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- Women and Children's Health, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Research Center for Optimal Health, University of Westminster, London, UK
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Family Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Serdang, Malaysia
- Clinical Research Unit, Universiti Putra Malaysia Hospital Pengajar Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK
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Sabo R, Robins J, Lutz S, Kashiri P, Day T, Webel B, Krist A. Diabetes Engagement and Activation Platform for Implementation and Effectiveness of Automated Virtual Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Education: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Diabetes 2021; 6:e26621. [PMID: 33779567 PMCID: PMC8088852 DOI: 10.2196/26621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with type 2 diabetes require recommendations for self-management education and support. OBJECTIVE In this study, we aim to design the Diabetes Engagement and Activation Platform (DEAP)-an automated patient education tool integrated into primary care workflow-and examine its implementation and effectiveness. METHODS We invited patients aged 18-85 years with a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level ≥8 to participate in a randomized controlled trial comparing DEAP with usual care. DEAP modules addressing type 2 diabetes self-management education and support domains were programmed into patient portals, each with self-guided educational readings, videos, and questions. Care teams received patient summaries and were alerted to patients with low confidence or requesting additional help. HbA1c, BMI, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured. RESULTS Out of the 680 patients invited to participate, 337 (49.5%) agreed and were randomized. All of the 189 intervention patients accessed the first module, and 140 patients (74.1%) accessed all 9 modules. Postmodule knowledge and confidence scores were high. Only 18 patients requested additional help from the care team. BMI was lower for intervention patients than controls at 3 months (31.7 kg/m2 vs 32.1 kg/m2; P=.04) and 6 months (32.5 kg/m2 vs 33.0 kg/m2; P=.003); improvements were even greater for intervention patients completing at least one module. There were no differences in 3- or 6-month HbA1c or blood pressure levels in the intent-to-treat analysis. However, intervention patients completing at least one module compared with controls had a better HbA1c level (7.6% vs 8.2%; P=.03) and DBP (72.3 mm Hg vs 75.9 mm Hg; P=.01) at 3 months. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study concluded that a significant proportion of patients will participate in an automated virtual diabetes self-management program embedded into patient portals and health systems show promise in helping patients manage their diabetes, weight, and blood pressure. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02957721; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02957721.
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- Roy Sabo
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
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- Privia Health, LLC, Arlington, VA, United States
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
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McLean B, Hossain N, Donison V, Gray M, Durbano S, Haase K, Alibhai SMH, Puts M. Providing Medical Information to Older Adults in a Web-Based Environment: Systematic Review. JMIR Aging 2021; 4:e24092. [PMID: 33560228 PMCID: PMC8294635 DOI: 10.2196/24092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Cancer is a disease that predominantly affects older adults, and several organizations recommend the completion of a geriatric assessment to help with cancer treatment decision-making. Owing to a shortage of geriatric teams and the vast number of older adults diagnosed with cancer each year, a web-based geriatric assessment may improve access to geriatric assessment for older adults. We systematically reviewed the literature to obtain the latest evidence for the design of our web-based geriatric assessment tool Comprehensive Health Assessment for My Plan. Objective This review aimed to probe the following questions: what is the impact of providing health test results to older adults in a web-based environment without the presence of a health care provider for patient-centered outcomes, including satisfaction, perceived harm, empowerment, quality of life, and health care use (eg, hospitalization, physician visits, emergency room visits, and costs), and what recommendations do older adults and developers have for designing future apps or websites for older adults? Methods This systematic review was guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) statement. Studies were limited to publications in English that examined a web-based tool that provided test results to older adults (aged ≥65 years) without the presence of a health care provider. A health sciences librarian performed the search on November 29, 2019, on the following electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool Version 2018. The findings are summarized narratively and in tabular format. Results A total of 26,898 titles and abstracts were screened by 2 independent reviewers, of which 94 studies were selected for a full-text review, and 9 studies were included in this review. There were only 2 randomized controlled trials of high quality that explored the effects of receiving health care results on the web via eHealth tools for older adults or provided evidence-based recommendations for designing such tools. Older adults were generally satisfied with receiving screening results via eHealth tools, and several studies suggested that receiving health screening results electronically improved participants’ quality of life. However, user interfaces that were not designed with older adults in mind and older adults’ lack of confidence in navigating eHealth tools proved challenging to eHealth uptake and use. All 9 studies included in this systematic review made recommendations on how to design eHealth tools that are intuitive and useful for older adults. Conclusions eHealth tools should incorporate specific elements to ensure usability for older adults. However, more research is required to fully elucidate the impact of receiving screening and results via eHealth tools without the presence of a health care provider for patient-centered outcomes in this target population.
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- Bianca McLean
- Michael G DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Fisher L, Glasgow RE, Huebschmann A. A Scoping Review and General User's Guide for Facilitating the Successful Use of eHealth Programs for Diabetes in Clinical Care. Diabetes Technol Ther 2021; 23:133-145. [PMID: 32865431 PMCID: PMC8020562 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2020.0383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The vast eHealth literature in diabetes can provide a useful foundation to aid in the selection, adoption, and implementation of eHealth methodologies in clinical care. Despite clear potential to enhance reach, efficiency, and clinical effectiveness, research has yielded mixed and often contradictory results, and wide-spread adoption and maintenance of eHealth programs in clinical care has been limited. Furthermore, few reports have identified the unique challenges that clinicians and health systems face when attempting to incorporate eHealth systems into clinical care. To address these gaps, we address two goals in this report: first, to summarize and integrate the major findings of the diabetes-related eHealth literature based on currently available systematic and narrative reviews; and second, based on the review, to provide practical guidelines to assist clinicians and health systems in selecting and implementing eHealth programs into diabetes care using dissemination and implementation science principles and perspectives.
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- Lawrence Fisher
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, and Adult and Child Consortium for Research in Delivery Science (ACCORDS), University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Virtual Diabetes Center, Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Women's Health Research, and ACCORDS, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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A close look at socio-technical design features of mobile applications for diabetes self-management. HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12553-020-00497-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Dehnavi Z, Ayatollahi H, Hemmat M, Abbasi R. Health Information Technology and Diabetes Management: A Review of Motivational and Inhibitory Factors. Curr Diabetes Rev 2021; 17:268-279. [PMID: 32682380 DOI: 10.2174/1573399816666200719012849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Health information technology helps patients to take better care of themselves and improves health status of patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify factors influencing the use of health information technology in diabetes management. METHODS This was a review study conducted in 2019. To obtain the related articles, databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, Proquest, and PubMed, were searched and the time frame was between 2010 and 2018. Initially, 1159 articles were retrieved and after screening, 28 articles were selected to be included in the study. RESULTS Factors influencing the use of health information technology in diabetes management could be divided into the motivational and inhibitory factors, and each of them could be categorized into five groups of organizational, technical, economic, individual, and ethical/legal factors. The motivational factors included training, system ease of use, economic support, having computer literacy, and maintaining privacy and confidentiality. The inhibitory factors included a lack of long-term planning, technical problems, inadequate financial resources, old age, and concerns over confidentiality issues. CONCLUSION Identifying motivational and inhibitory factors can help to make better use of technology for diabetes management. This approach, in turn, can improve the acceptability of the technology and save cost, reduce long-term complications of diabetes, and improve the quality of life in diabetic patients.
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- Zari Dehnavi
- School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Alhodaib HI, Antza C, Chandan JS, Hanif W, Sankaranarayanan S, Paul S, Sutcliffe P, Nirantharakumar K. Mobile Clinical Decision Support System for the Management of Diabetic Patients With Kidney Complications in UK Primary Care Settings: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study. JMIR Diabetes 2020; 5:e19650. [PMID: 33206055 PMCID: PMC7710444 DOI: 10.2196/19650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Attempts to utilize eHealth in diabetes mellitus (DM) management have shown promising outcomes, mostly targeted at patients; however, few solutions have been designed for health care providers. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to conduct a feasibility project developing and evaluating a mobile clinical decision support system (CDSS) tool exclusively for health care providers to manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with DM. METHODS The design process was based on the 3 key stages of the user-centered design framework. First, an exploratory qualitative study collected the experiences and views of DM specialist nurses regarding the use of mobile apps in clinical practice. Second, a CDSS tool was developed for the management of patients with DM and CKD. Finally, a randomized controlled trial examined the acceptability and impact of the tool. RESULTS We interviewed 15 DM specialist nurses. DM specialist nurses were not currently using eHealth solutions in their clinical practice, while most nurses were not even aware of existing medical apps. However, they appreciated the potential benefits that apps may bring to their clinical practice. Taking into consideration the needs and preferences of end users, a new mobile CDSS app, "Diabetes & CKD," was developed based on guidelines. We recruited 39 junior foundation year 1 doctors (44% male) to evaluate the app. Of them, 44% (17/39) were allocated to the intervention group, and 56% (22/39) were allocated to the control group. There was no significant difference in scores (maximum score=13) assessing the management decisions between the app and paper-based version of the app's algorithm (intervention group: mean 7.24 points, SD 2.46 points; control group: mean 7.39, SD 2.56; t37=-0.19, P=.85). However, 82% (14/17) of the participants were satisfied with using the app. CONCLUSIONS The findings will guide the design of future CDSS apps for the management of DM, aiming to help health care providers with a personalized approach depending on patients' comorbidities, specifically CKD, in accordance with guidelines.
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- Hala Ibrahim Alhodaib
- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Diabetes Centre, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Warwickshire Institute for the Study of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Centre, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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- Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.,Health Data Research UK, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Goyal M, Reeves ND, Davison AK, Rajbhandari S, Spragg J, Yap MH. DFUNet: Convolutional Neural Networks for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classification. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EMERGING TOPICS IN COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1109/tetci.2018.2866254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Ferreira ACBH, Ferreira DD, Oliveira HC, Resende ICD, Anjos A, Lopes MHBDM. Competitive neural layer-based method to identify people with high risk for diabetic foot. Comput Biol Med 2020; 120:103744. [PMID: 32421649 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2020.103744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE To automatically identify patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) who have high risk of developing diabetic foot, via an unsupervised machine learning technique. METHODS We collected a new database containing 54 known risk factors from 250 patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The database also contained a separate validation cohort composed of 73 subjects, where the perceived risk was annotated by expert nurses. A competitive neuron layer-based method was used to automatically split training data into two risk groups. RESULTS We found that one of the groups was composed of patients with higher risk of developing diabetic foot. The dominant variables that described group membership via our method agreed with the findings from other studies, and indicated a greater risk for developing such a condition. Our method was validated on the available test data, reaching 71% sensitivity, 100% specificity, and 90% accuracy. CONCLUSIONS Unsupervised learning may be deployed to screen patients with diabetes mellitus, pointing out high-risk individuals who require priority follow-up in the prevention of diabetic foot with very high accuracy. The proposed method is automatic and does not require clinical examinations to perform risk assessment, being solely based on the information of a questionnaire answered by patients. Our study found that discriminant variables for predicting risk group membership are highly correlated with expert opinion.
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- Automation Department, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Idiap Research Institute, Martigny, Switzerland
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Reidy C, Foster C, Rogers A. A Facilitated Web-Based Self-Management Tool for People With Type 1 Diabetes Using an Insulin Pump: Intervention Development Using the Behavior Change Wheel and Theoretical Domains Framework. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e13980. [PMID: 32356776 PMCID: PMC7229530 DOI: 10.2196/13980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 1 diabetes (T1D) requires intensive self-management (SM). An insulin pump is designed to better support personal T1D management, but at the same time, it exacerbates the complexity and requirements of SM. Research shows that people with diabetes are likely to benefit from navigating and connecting to local means of social support and resources through web-based interventions that offer flexible, innovative, and accessible SM. However, questions remain as to which behavior change mechanisms within such resources benefit patients most and how to foster engagement with and endorsement of SM interventions. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the perspectives and experiences of people with T1D using an insulin pump and specialist health care professionals (HCPs) and determine what behavior change characteristics and strategies are required to inform the optimization of an existing web-based social network (SN) intervention to support SM. METHODS Focus groups with insulin pump users (n=19) and specialist HCPs (n=20) in 6 National Health Service (NHS) trusts across the south of England examined the barriers and enablers to incorporating and self-managing an insulin pump. An analysis was undertaken using the Behavior Change Wheel and Theoretical Domains Framework, followed by a taxonomy of behavior change techniques (BCTs) to identify the contents of and strategies for the implementation of a complex health intervention. RESULTS A total of 4 themes represent the SM perspectives and experiences of stakeholders: (1) a desire for access to tailored and appropriate resources and information-the support and information required for successful SM are situational and contextual, and these vary according to time and life circumstances, and therefore, these need to be tailored and appropriate; (2) specific social support preferences-taking away isolation as well as providing shared learnings and practical tips, but limitations included the fear of judgment from others and self-pity from peers; (3) the environmental context, that is, capacity and knowledge of pump clinic HCPs-HCPs acknowledge the patient's need for holistic support but lack confidence in providing it; and (4) professional responsibility and associated risks and dangers, whereas HCPs are fearful of the consequences of promoting non-NHSSM support, and they question whether SM support fits into their role. BCTs were identified to address these issues. CONCLUSIONS The use of behavioral theory and a validated implementation framework provided a comprehensive approach for systematically identifying barriers and enablers of self-managing T1D with an insulin pump. A web-based SN intervention appears to offer additional forms of SM support while complementing NHS services. However, for intervention implementation, HCPs' apprehensions about responsibility when signposting to non-NHS SM support would need to be addressed, and opportunistic features would need to be added, through which pump users could actively engage with other people living with T1D.
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- Claire Reidy
- National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental & Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom.,School of Primary Care, Population Health & Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental & Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental & Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Timpel P, Oswald S, Schwarz PEH, Harst L. Mapping the Evidence on the Effectiveness of Telemedicine Interventions in Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, and Hypertension: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e16791. [PMID: 32186516 PMCID: PMC7113804 DOI: 10.2196/16791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Telemedicine is defined by three characteristics: (1) using information and communication technologies, (2) covering a geographical distance, and (3) involving professionals who deliver care directly to a patient or a group of patients. It is said to improve chronic care management and self-management in patients with chronic diseases. However, currently available guidelines for the care of patients with diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia do not include evidence-based guidance on which components of telemedicine are most effective for which patient populations. Objective The primary aim of this study was to identify, synthesize, and critically appraise evidence on the effectiveness of telemedicine solutions and their components on clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia. Methods We conducted an umbrella review of high-level evidence, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. On the basis of predefined eligibility criteria, extensive automated and manual searches of the databases PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were conducted. Two authors independently screened the studies, extracted data, and carried out the quality assessments. Extracted data were presented according to intervention components and patient characteristics using defined thresholds of clinical relevance. Overall certainty of outcomes was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. Results Overall, 3564 references were identified, of which 46 records were included after applying eligibility criteria. The majority of included studies were published after 2015. Significant and clinically relevant reduction rates for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c; ≤−0.5%) were found in patients with diabetes. Higher reduction rates were found for recently diagnosed patients and those with higher baseline HbA1c (>8%). Telemedicine was not found to have a significant and clinically meaningful impact on blood pressure. Only reviews or meta-analyses reporting lipid outcomes in patients with diabetes were found. GRADE assessment revealed that the overall quality of the evidence was low to very low. Conclusions The results of this umbrella review indicate that telemedicine has the potential to improve clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes. Although subgroup-specific effectiveness rates favoring certain intervention and population characteristics were found, the low GRADE ratings indicate that evidence can be considered as limited. Future updates of clinical care and practice guidelines should carefully assess the methodological quality of studies and the overall certainty of subgroup-specific outcomes before recommending telemedicine interventions for certain patient populations.
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- Patrick Timpel
- Department for Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Master Program Health Sciences / Public Health at the Institute and Policlinic of Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University Clinic Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department for Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden, Helmholtz Center Munich, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD e V), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Research Association Public Health Saxony / Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Claiborne JP, Wellbeloved-Stone C, Valdez RS. Recent trends in diabetes-related consumer health information technology research. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2020; 2019:4283-4288. [PMID: 31946815 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2019.8857052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Diabetes-related consumer health information technology (CHIT) has been designed to facilitate self-management practices, and its use has improved health outcomes for many consumers. This analysis sought to identify tendencies in diabetes-related CHIT research from 2010-2015 to help researchers find novel research topics, periodicals, collaborators, and funding agencies and experts and lay consumers to find scholarly information. Six search engines encompassing computer science, engineering, and medicine yielded potential diabetes-related CHIT publications. Abstracts and full texts were screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Information on year, periodical, periodical domain, keywords, author location, author institutions, authors, and funding agencies were collected from included publications. The screening process yielded 1551 publications. Studies were published in a core of twenty periodicals, commonly comprising medicine or technology domains. "Telemedicine" was the most frequently used keyword. Harvard University, Dr. Eirik Årsand, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases were the most frequent author institution, author, and funding agency, respectively, associated with publications. This analysis revealed potential for novel research on the sociology and economics of diabetes-related CHIT, among other topics. A lack of collaboration between top authors in the field indicates potential for new, impactful collaborations. Ongoing bibliometric research will be necessary to assess changes in this field. The opportunity exists to inform lay consumers and researchers through bibliometric analyses of other consumer health informatics topics.
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Hattingh M, Matthee M, Smuts H, Pappas I, Dwivedi YK, Mäntymäki M. Impact of Socio-Demographic Factors on the Acceptance of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) for Diabetes Self-care. LECTURE NOTES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 2020. [PMCID: PMC7134280 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-45002-1_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This research investigates the impact of socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, income and location on ICT acceptance for diabetes self-care. The investigation is due to the increasing number of diabetic patients in South Africa, where large segments of the population experience technological forms of exclusions. The context warrants research in geographical areas where ICT use is not pervasive yet. This research, used the UTAUT model with purposive sampling for 497 diabetic respondents, residing in low socio-economic communities. It analysed survey data using linear regression. It found that age had a strong moderating effect on all four UTAUT constructs. Gender only had a moderating effect on performance expectancy and social influence. In contrast to findings in the extant literature, income and location had no significant moderating effect in this context.
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Morcos MW, Teeter MG, Somerville LE, Lanting B. Correlation between hip osteoarthritis and the level of physical activity as measured by wearable technology and patient-reported questionnaires. J Orthop 2019; 20:236-239. [PMID: 32071522 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.11.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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This study evaluates physical activity in patients with advanced hip OA using Fitbit and whether a correlation exists between the number of steps taken per day (SPD) and the reported outcome. Methods 122 patients were prospective enrolled. Patient-reported outcomes were collected. Patients were asked to wear a Fitbit for 24 h a day on seven consecutive days. Result The mean number of SPD was 5721 ± 3920. The UCLA, HHS and SF-12 PCS demonstrated a statistically significant positive correlation with the SPD. Conclusion Wearable technology is reliable in objectively measuring the level of physical activity in hip OA and correlates with reported outcomes.
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- Mina W Morcos
- Bone and Joint Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Bone and Joint Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Bone and Joint Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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Agarwal G, Gaber J, Richardson J, Mangin D, Ploeg J, Valaitis R, Reid GJ, Lamarche L, Parascandalo F, Javadi D, O'Reilly D, Dolovich L. Pilot randomized controlled trial of a complex intervention for diabetes self-management supported by volunteers, technology, and interprofessional primary health care teams. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2019; 5:118. [PMID: 31673398 PMCID: PMC6815451 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-019-0504-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Most health care for people with diabetes occurs in family practice, yet balancing the time and resources to help these patients can be difficult. An intervention empowering patients, leveraging community resources, and assisting self-management could benefit patients and providers. Thus, the feasibility and potential for effectiveness of “Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience, Strengthening Quality through Health Connectors for Diabetes Management” (Health TAPESTRY-HC-DM) as an approach supporting diabetes self-management was explored to inform development of a future large-scale trial. Methods Four-month pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), sequential explanatory qualitative component. Participants—patients of an interprofessional primary care team—were over age 18 years, diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, and had Internet access and one of the following: uncontrolled HbA1c, recent diabetes diagnosis, end-stage/secondary organ damage, or provider referral. The Health TAPESTRY-HC-DM intervention focused on patient health goals/needs, integrating community volunteers, eHealth technologies, interprofessional primary care teams, and system navigation. Pilot outcomes included process measures (recruitment, retention, program participation), perceived program feasibility, benefits and areas for improvement, and risks or safety issues. The primary trial outcome was self-efficacy for managing diabetes. There were a number of secondary trial outcomes. Results Of 425 eligible patients invited, 50 signed consent (11.8%) and 35 completed the program (15 intervention, 20 control). Volunteers (n = 20) met 28 clients in 234 client encounters (home visits, phone calls, electronic messages); 27 reports were sent to the interprofessional team. At 4 months, controlling for baseline, most outcomes were better in the intervention compared to control group; physical activity notably better. The most common goal domains set were physical activity, diet/nutrition, and social connection. Clients felt the biggest impact was motivation toward goal achievement. They struggled with some of the technologies. Several participants perceived that the program was not a good fit, mostly those that felt they were already well-managing their diabetes. Conclusions Health TAPESTRY-HC-DM was feasible; a large-scale randomized controlled trial seems possible. However, further attention needs to be paid to improving recruitment and retention. The intervention was well received, though was a better fit for some participants than others. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02715791. Registered 22 March 2016—retrospectively registered.
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- Gina Agarwal
- 1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 2School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 3Department of Health, Aging and Society, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada.,4School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada.,4School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 5Departments of Psychology, Family Medicine, & Paediatrics, The University of Western Ontario, Westminster Hall, Room 319E, London, Ontario N6A 3K7 Canada
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- 1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 6Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, CRL, 2nd Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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- 1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 Canada
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BACKGROUND Mobile health applications (apps) have the potential to help individuals with chronic illnesses learn about, monitor, and manage their condition, but these apps are largely unexamined, with the state and direction of development unclear. OBJECTIVE We performed a systematic review of publicly available apps, directed toward individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); described their current features; and determined areas of unmet need. METHODS We searched the iTunes and Google Play App Stores for the term "arthritis" and reviewed the descriptions of these apps for specific mentions of RA. Applications that met inclusion criteria were downloaded and reviewed. Using a set of quality measures identified from literature review, we assessed each app for 4 features: basic characteristics, content source, functionality, and security. Frequencies for each feature were recorded, and percentages were calculated. RESULTS Twenty apps intended for use by RA patients were identified in December 2016. Fifty percent of apps (n = 10) offered only symptom tracking. Five (20%) provided only information about RA, and 5 (20%) engaged patients by providing both symptom tracking and educational information. Fewer than 50% of apps provided means to contact health care providers or link to an online community, and only 6 (30%) offered security protection for the user. CONCLUSIONS Most current RA apps do not provide a comprehensive experience for individuals with RA. Areas for optimization include the implementation of smartphone accessibility features and secure methods of protecting individual health information.
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EL Idrissi T, Idri A, Bakkoury Z. Systematic map and review of predictive techniques in diabetes self-management. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2018.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Factors influencing behavioural intention to use a smart shoe insole in regionally based adults with diabetes: a mixed methods study. J Foot Ankle Res 2019; 12:29. [PMID: 31139261 PMCID: PMC6528213 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-019-0340-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Smart insole technologies that provide biofeedback on foot health can support foot-care in adults with diabetes. However, the factors that influence patient uptake and acceptance of this technology are unclear. Therefore, the aim of this mixed-methods study was to use an established theoretical framework to determine a model of psychosocial factors that best predicts participant intention to use smart insoles. Methods Fifty-three adults with diabetes from regional Australia completed the validated Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the psychosocial factors that best predict behavioural intention to adopt a smart insole. Additionally, a focus group was conducted and thematic analysis was performed to explore barriers and enablers to adopting this technology. Results The multiple regression model that best predicted intention to adopt the smart insole (adjusted R2 = 0.51, p < 0.001) identified that self-efficacy (β = 0.67, p = 0.001) and attitude (β = 0.72, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of behavioural intention, while effort expectancy (β = − 0.52, p = 0.003) and performance expectancy (β = − 0.40, p = 0.040) were moderating factors. Thematic analysis illustrates the importance of attitude and self-efficacy on participants’ behavioural intentions, influenced by participant’s belief in the device’s clinical efficacy and anticipated effort expectancy. Conclusions This mixed-methods study demonstrates that attitude, self-efficacy, performance expectancy and effort expectancy combine to predict intention to adopt smart insole technology. Clinicians should consider these psychosocial factors when they prescribe and implement smart soles with patients at high risk of foot ulceration. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13047-019-0340-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Poppe L, De Bourdeaudhuij I, Verloigne M, Degroote L, Shadid S, Crombez G. A Self-Regulation-Based eHealth and mHealth Intervention for an Active Lifestyle in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2019; 8:e12413. [PMID: 30901002 PMCID: PMC6450483 DOI: 10.2196/12413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background Adoption of an active lifestyle plays an important role in the management of type 2 diabetes. Online interventions targeting lifestyle changes in adults with type 2 diabetes have provided mixed results. Previous research highlights the importance of creating theory-based interventions adapted to the population’s specific needs. The online intervention “MyPlan 2.0” targets physical activity and sedentary behavior in adults with type 2 diabetes. This intervention is grounded in the self-regulation framework and, by incorporating the feedback of users with type 2 diabetes, iteratively adapted to its target population.
Objective The aim of this paper is to thoroughly describe “MyPlan 2.0” and the study protocol that will be used to test the effectiveness of this intervention to alter patients’ levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior. Methods A two-arm superiority randomized controlled trial will be performed. Physical activity and sedentary behavior will be measured using accelerometers and questionnaires. Furthermore, using questionnaires and diaries, patients’ stressors and personal determinants for change will be explored in depth. To evaluate the primary outcomes of the intervention, multilevel analyses will be conducted. Results The randomized controlled trial started in January 2018. As participants can start at different moments, we aim to finish all testing by July 2019. Conclusions This study will increase our understanding about whether and how a theory-based online intervention can help adults with type 2 diabetes increase their level of physical activity and decrease their sedentary time. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/12413
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- Louise Poppe
- Physical Activity and Health Research Group, Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Ghent Health Psychology Lab, Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Physical Activity and Health Research Group, Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Physical Activity and Health Research Group, Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Physical Activity and Health Research Group, Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Ghent Health Psychology Lab, Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent Health Psychology Lab, Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Jia P, Zhao P, Chen J, Zhang M. Evaluation of clinical decision support systems for diabetes care: An overview of current evidence. J Eval Clin Pract 2019; 25:66-77. [PMID: 29947136 DOI: 10.1111/jep.12968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Systematic reviews (SRs) have shown that clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) have the potential to improve diabetes care. However, methods of measuring and presenting outcomes are varied, and conclusions have been inconsistent. In addition, the reporting and methodological quality in this field is unknown, which could affect the integrity and accuracy of research. Therefore, it is difficult to confirm whether CDSSs are effective in improving diabetes care. OBJECTIVE To comprehensively evaluate the effects of CDSS on diabetes care and to examine the methodological and reporting qualities. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library from their inception to February 2017. Systematic reviews investigating the effects of CDSS on diabetes care were included. Outcomes were determined in advance and assessed separately for process of care and patient outcomes. Methodological and reporting qualities were assessed by AMSTAR and PRISMA, respectively. RESULTS Seventeen SRs, consisting of 222 unique randomized controlled trials and 102 nonrandomized controlled trials, were included. Evidence that CDDS significantly impacted patient outcomes was found in 32 of 102 unique studies of the 15 SRs that examined this effect (31%). A significant impact of CDSS on process of care was found in 117 out of 143 unique studies of the 11 SRs that examined this effect (82%). Ratings for overall scores of AMSTAR resulted in a mean score of 6.5 with a range of scores from 3.5 to 10.0. Reporting quality related to methodological domains was particularly incomplete. CONCLUSIONS Clinical decision support systems improved the quality of diabetes care by inconsistently improving process of care or patient outcomes. There is evidence that CDSS for providing alerts, reminders, or feedback to participants were most likely to impact diabetes care. Poor reporting of methodological domains, together with qualitative or narrative methods to combine findings, may limit the confidence in research evidence.
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- Pengli Jia
- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, PR China.,School of Management, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310006, PR China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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Kabeza CB, Harst L, Schwarz PEH, Timpel P. Assessment of Rwandan diabetic patients' needs and expectations to develop their first diabetes self-management smartphone application (Kir'App). Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab 2019; 10:2042018819845318. [PMID: 31065334 PMCID: PMC6487763 DOI: 10.1177/2042018819845318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knowledge of and coping with diabetes is still poor in some communities in Rwanda. While smartphone applications (or apps) have demonstrated improving diabetes self-care, there is no current study on the use of smartphones in the self-management of diabetes in Rwanda. METHODS The main objective of this study was to assess the needs and expectations of Rwandan diabetic patients for mobile-health-supported diabetes self-management in order to develop a patient-centred smartphone application (Kir'App). RESULTS Convenience sampling was used to recruit study participants at the Rwanda Diabetes Association. Twenty-one patients participated in semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews. Thematic analysis was performed using Mayring's method of qualitative content analysis. CONCLUSIONS The study included 21 participants with either type 1 (female = 5, male = 6) or type 2 (female = 6, male = 4) diabetes. Participants' age ranged from 18 to 69 years with a mean age of 35 and 29 years, respectively. Eight main themes were identified. These were (a) diabetes education and desired information provision; (b) lack of diabetes knowledge and awareness; (c) need for information in crisis situations; (d) required monitoring and reminder functions; (e) information on nutrition and alcohol consumption; (f) information on physical activity; (g) coping with burden of disease, through social support and network; (h) app features. This study provides recommendations that will be used to design the features of the first Rwandan diabetes self-management smartphone application (Kir'App). The future impact of the application on the Rwandan diabetic patients' self-management capacity and quality of life will be evaluated afterwards.
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- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), Neuherberg, Germany Helmholtz Centre Munich, University Hospital, Munich, Germany Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department for Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Jeffrey B, Bagala M, Creighton A, Leavey T, Nicholls S, Wood C, Longman J, Barker J, Pit S. Mobile phone applications and their use in the self-management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: a qualitative study among app users and non-app users. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2019; 11:84. [PMID: 31636719 PMCID: PMC6794726 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-019-0480-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobile phone applications (apps) have been shown to successfully facilitate the self-management of chronic disease. This study aims to evaluate firstly the experiences, barriers and facilitators to app usage among people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and secondly determine recommendations to improve usage of diabetes apps. METHODS Participants were aged ≥ 18 years with a diagnosis of T2DM for ≥ 6 months. Semi-structured phone-interviews were conducted with 16 app and 14 non-app users. Interviews were based on the Technology Acceptance Model, Health Information Technology Acceptance Model (HITAM) and the Mobile Application Rating Scale. Data were analysed using deductive content analysis. RESULTS Most app-users found apps improved their T2DM self-management and health. The recommendation of apps by health professionals, as well as positive interactions with them, improved satisfaction; however, only a minority of patients had practitioners involved in their app use. All non-app users had never had the concept discussed with them by a health professional. Facilitators to app use included the visual representation of trends, intuitive navigation and convenience (for example, discretion and portability). Barriers to app use were participant's lack of knowledge and awareness of apps as healthcare tools, perceptions of disease severity, technological and health literacy or practical limitations such as rural connectivity. Factors contributing to app use were classified into a framework based on the Health Belief Model and HITAM. Recommendations for future app design centred on educational features, which were currently lacking (e.g. diabetes complications, including organ damage and hypoglycaemic episodes), monitoring and tracking features (e.g. blood glucose level monitoring with trends and dynamic tips and comorbidities) and nutritional features (e.g. carbohydrate counters). Medication reminders were not used by participants. Lastly, participants felt that receiving weekly text-messaging relating to their self-management would be appropriate. CONCLUSIONS The incorporation of user-centred features, which engage T2DM consumers in self-management tasks, can improve health outcomes. The findings may guide app developers and entrepreneurs in improving app design and usability. Given self-management is a significant factor in glycaemic control, these findings are significant for GPs, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals who may integrate apps into a holistic management plan which considers strategies outside the clinical environment.
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- University of Sydney, University Centre for Rural Health, Sydney, Australia
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- University of Sydney, University Centre for Rural Health, Sydney, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, University Centre for Rural Health, 61 Uralba Street, Lismore, NSW 2480 Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Opportunities and Threats of Electronic Health in Management of Diabetes Mellitus: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Studies. SHIRAZ E-MEDICAL JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.5812/semj.81794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Self-tracking of Physical Activity in People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Comput Inform Nurs 2018; 36:340-349. [PMID: 29742550 DOI: 10.1097/cin.0000000000000443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of an online self-tracking program on physical activity, glycated hemoglobin, and other health measures in patients with type 2 diabetes. Seventy-two patients with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. All participants received usual care. The intervention group received an activity tracker (Fitbit Zip) connected to an online lifestyle program. Physical activity was analyzed in average steps per day from week 0 until 12. Health outcome measurements occurred in both groups at baseline and after 13 weeks. Results indicated that the intervention group significantly increased physical activity with 1.5 ± 3 days per week of engagement in 30 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity versus no increase in the control group (P = .047). Intervention participants increased activity with 1255 ± 1500 steps per day compared to their baseline (P < .010). No significant differences were found in glycated hemoglobin A1c, with the intervention group decreasing -0.28% ± 1.03% and the control group showing -0.0% ± 0.69% (P = .206). Responders (56%, increasing minimally 1000 steps/d) had significantly decreased glycated hemoglobin compared with nonresponders (-0.69% ± 1.18% vs 0.22% ± 0.47%, respectively; P = .007). To improve effectiveness of eHealth programs, additional strategies are needed.
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Gardsten C, Blomqvist K, Rask M, Larsson Å, Lindberg A, Olsson G. Challenges in everyday life among recently diagnosed and more experienced adults with type 2 diabetes: A multistage focus group study. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:3666-3678. [PMID: 29495094 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To identify perceived challenges related to self-management among recently diagnosed adults and those with longer experience of type 2 diabetes as a foundation for the future development of a person-centred information and communication technology service. BACKGROUND Learning self-management of type 2 diabetes includes mastering the skills required to complete complex emotional and physical tasks. A service developed with the participation of stakeholders may be an alternative way to meet rising needs for self-management. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive design influenced by a participatory approach. METHODS Multistage focus group interviews among one group of recently diagnosed (≤3 years, n = 4) adults and one group with longer experience (≥5 years, n = 7) of type 2 diabetes. RESULTS Challenges in self-management in everyday life with type 2 diabetes were identified: understanding; developing skills and abilities; and mobilising personal strengths. Both groups described challenges in understanding the causes of fluctuating blood glucose and in developing and mobilising skills for choosing healthful food and eating regularly. The recently diagnosed group was more challenged by learning to accept the diagnosis and becoming motivated to change habits while the experienced group was mainly challenged by issues about complications and medications. CONCLUSION Adults with diabetes have different needs for support during different phases of the disease. From a person-centred perspective, it would be desirable to meet individual needs for self-management on peoples' own terms through a technological service that could reach and connect to a large number of people. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Diabetes nurses need to address the knowledge needs of patients with diabetes and support them in developing self-management skills. Consistent with person-centred care, practitioners should also encourage patients' abilities to mobilise their own personal strengths to maintain self-management.
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- Cecilia Gardsten
- Faculty of Health Science, Research Platform for Collaboration for Health, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden.,Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health Science, Research Platform for Collaboration for Health, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
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- Primary Healthcare, Region Skåne, Hässleholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Hässleholm Hospital Organization, Hässleholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Hässleholm Hospital Organization, Hässleholm, Sweden
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Poppe L, Crombez G, De Bourdeaudhuij I, Van der Mispel C, Shadid S, Verloigne M. Experiences and Opinions of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Regarding a Self-Regulation-Based eHealth Intervention Targeting Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15050954. [PMID: 29748460 PMCID: PMC5981993 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15050954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Revised: 05/07/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background: Online interventions targeting a healthy lifestyle in adults with type 2 diabetes are more effective when informed by behaviour change theories. Although these theories provide guidance in developing the content of an intervention, information regarding how to present this content in an engaging way is often lacking. Consequently, incorporating users’ views in the creation of eHealth interventions has become an important target. Methods: Via a qualitative interview study with 21 adults with type 2 diabetes who had completed an online self-regulation-based intervention (‘MyPlan 2.0’), we assessed participants’ opinions regarding the usefulness of the implemented self-regulation techniques, the design of the programme as well as their knowledge regarding physical activity and sedentary behaviour. A directed content analysis was performed to synthesize the interview data. Results: Participants experienced difficulties completing the coping planning component. The simple design of the website was considered helpful, and most participants were aware of the beneficial effects of an active lifestyle. Conclusions: ‘MyPlan 2.0’ was well-accepted by the majority of participants. However, the coping planning component will need to be adapted. Based on these findings, recommendations on how to tailor eHealth interventions to the population of adults with type 2 diabetes have been formulated.
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- Louise Poppe
- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
- Department of Experimental-Clinical and Health Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Henri Dunantlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Experimental-Clinical and Health Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Henri Dunantlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
- Department of Experimental-Clinical and Health Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University, Henri Dunantlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
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Triantafyllidis A, Filos D, Claes J, Buys R, Cornelissen V, Kouidi E, Chouvarda I, Maglaveras N. Computerised decision support in physical activity interventions: A systematic literature review. Int J Med Inform 2018; 111:7-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2017.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Revised: 11/05/2017] [Accepted: 12/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Quinn CC, Butler EC, Swasey KK, Shardell MD, Terrin MD, Barr EA, Gruber-Baldini AL. Mobile Diabetes Intervention Study of Patient Engagement and Impact on Blood Glucose: Mixed Methods Analysis. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018; 6:e31. [PMID: 29396389 PMCID: PMC5816260 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.9265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Revised: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Successful treatment of diabetes includes patient self-management behaviors to prevent or delay complications and comorbid diseases. On the basis of findings from large clinical trials and professional guidelines, diabetes education programs and health providers prescribe daily regimens of glucose monitoring, healthy eating, stress management, medication adherence, and physical activity. Consistent, long-term commitment to regimens is challenging. Mobile health is increasingly being used to assist patients with lifestyle changes and self-management behaviors between provider visits. The effectiveness of mobile health to improve diabetes outcomes depends on patient engagement with a technology, content, or interactions with providers. Objectives In the current analysis, we aimed to identify patient engagement themes in diabetes messaging with diabetes providers and determine if differences in engagement in the Mobile Diabetes Intervention Study (MDIS) influenced changes in glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) over a 1-year treatment period (1.9% absolute decrease in the parent study). Methods In the primary MDIS study, 163 patients were enrolled into 1 of 3 mobile intervention groups or a usual care control group based on their physician cluster randomization assignment. The control group received care from their physicians as usual. Participants in each intervention group had access to a patient portal where they could record monitoring values for blood glucose, blood pressure, medication changes, or other self-management information while also assigned to varying levels of physician access to patient data. Intervention participants could choose to send and receive messages to assigned certified diabetes educators with questions or updates through the secure Web portal. For this secondary analysis, patient engagement was measured using qualitative methods to identify self-care themes in 4109 patient messages. Mixed methods were used to determine the impact of patient engagement on change in HbA1c over 1 year. Results Self-care behavior themes that received the highest engagement for participants were glucose monitoring (75/107, 70.1%), medication management (71/107, 66.4%), and reducing risks (71/107, 66.4%). The average number of messages sent per patient were highest for glucose monitoring (9.2, SD 14.0) and healthy eating (6.9, SD 13.2). Compared to sending no messages, sending any messages about glucose monitoring (P=.03) or medication (P=.01) led to a decrease in HbA1c of 0.62 and 0.72 percentage points, respectively. Sending any messages about healthy eating, glucose monitoring, or medication combined led to a decrease in HbA1c of 0.54 percentage points compared to not sending messages in these themes (P=.045). Conclusions The findings from this study help validate the efficacy of the mobile diabetes intervention. The next step is to determine differences between patients who engage in mobile interventions and those who do not engage and identify methods to enhance patient engagement. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01107015; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01107015 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6wh4ekP4R)
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- Charlene Connolly Quinn
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Wellspan York Hospital, York, PA, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Bertuzzi F, Stefani I, Rivolta B, Pintaudi B, Meneghini E, Luzi L, Mazzone A. Teleconsultation in type 1 diabetes mellitus (TELEDIABE). Acta Diabetol 2018; 55:185-192. [PMID: 29209814 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-017-1084-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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AIMS The growing incidence of diabetes and the need to contain healthcare costs empower the necessity to identify new models of care. Telemedicine offers an acknowledged instrument to provide clinical health care at a distance, increasing patient compliance and the achievement of therapeutical goals. The objective was to test the feasibility and the efficacy in the improvement of the glycemic control of the teleconsultation for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. METHODS A randomized open-label, parallel arms, controlled trial was conducted in two diabetes centers in Italy. Participants affected by type 1 diabetes mellitus have been randomly (1:1) assigned to receive their visits as standard or a web-based care. Patients in the teleconsultation group can arrange their appointments on a Web site and can also have access to web educational courses or to nutritional and psychological counseling. The primary outcome was the assessment of glycemic control by HbA1c measurement after a 12-month follow-up. RESULTS Overall 74 participants were followed for 1 year. HbA1c changes were not statistically different within (p = 0.56 for standard care group; p = 0.45 for telemedicine group) and between (p = 0.60) groups when considering differences from baseline to the end of the study. Patients randomized to teleconsultation reported reduced severe hypoglycemic episodes (p = 0.03). In addition, they were largely satisfied with the activities, perceived a good improvement in the self-management of the diabetes, and reported to have a time saving and a cost reduction. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, TELEDIABE proposes a new system for the management of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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- Federico Bertuzzi
- Diabetology Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, P.zza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162, Milan, Italy.
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- Medicine Department, Legnano ASST Ovest Milanese, Legnano, Italy
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- Diabetology Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, P.zza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- SS Diabetologia, Bassini Hospital, Cinisello Balsamo, Milan, Italy
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- Metabolism Research Center and Endocrinology and Metabolism, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Medicine Department, Legnano ASST Ovest Milanese, Legnano, Italy
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Heitkemper EM, Mamykina L, Travers J, Smaldone A. Do health information technology self-management interventions improve glycemic control in medically underserved adults with diabetes? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2018; 24:1024-1035. [PMID: 28379397 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocx025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objective The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the effect of health information technology (HIT) diabetes self-management education (DSME) interventions on glycemic control in medically underserved patients. Materials and Methods Following an a priori protocol, 5 databases were searched. Studies were appraised for quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias assessment. Studies reporting either hemoglobin A1c pre- and post-intervention or its change at 6 or 12 months were eligible for inclusion in the meta-analysis using random effects models. Results Thirteen studies met the criteria for the systematic review and 10 for the meta-analysis and represent data from 3257 adults with diabetes (mean age 55 years; 66% female; 74% racial/ethnic minorities). Most studies ( n = 10) reflected an unclear risk of bias. Interventions varied by HIT type: computer software without Internet ( n = 2), cellular/automated telephone ( n = 4), Internet-based ( n = 4), and telemedicine/telehealth ( n = 3). Pooled A1c decreases were found at 6 months (-0.36 (95% CI, -0.53 and -0.19]; I 2 = 35.1%, Q = 5.0), with diminishing effect at 12 months (-0.27 [95% CI, -0.49 and -0.04]; I 2 = 42.4%, Q = 10.4). Discussion Findings suggest that medically underserved patients with diabetes achieve glycemic benefit following HIT DSME interventions, with dissipating but significant effects at 12 months. Telemedicine/telehealth interventions were the most successful HIT type because they incorporated interaction with educators similar to in-person DSME. Conclusion These results are similar to in-person DSME in medically underserved patients, showing that well-designed HIT DSME has the potential to increase access and improve outcomes for this vulnerable group.
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University Medical Center
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- School of Nursing, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Dental Behavioral Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center
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Chen Q, Carbone ET. Functionality, Implementation, Impact, and the Role of Health Literacy in Mobile Phone Apps for Gestational Diabetes: Scoping Review. JMIR Diabetes 2017; 2:e25. [PMID: 30291088 PMCID: PMC6238859 DOI: 10.2196/diabetes.8045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The increasing ownership of mobile phones and advances in hardware and software position these devices as cost-effective personalized tools for health promotion and management among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Numerous mobile phone apps are available online; however, to our knowledge, no review has documented how these apps are developed and evaluated in relation to GDM. OBJECTIVE The objective of our review was to answer the following 2 research questions: (1) What is known from the existing literature about the availability, functionality, and effectiveness of mobile phone apps on GDM prevention and management? (2) What is the role of health literacy in these apps? METHODS We searched 7 relevant electronic databases for original research documents using terms related to mobile phone apps, GDM, and health literacy. We thematically categorized selected articles using a framework adapted from Arksey and O'Malley. RESULTS We included 12 articles related to 7 apps or systems in the final analysis. We classified articles around 2 themes: (1) description of the development, feasibility, or usability of the apps or systems, and (2) trial protocols. The degree of personalization varied among the apps for GDM, and decision support systems can be used to generate time-efficient personalized feedback for both patients and health care providers. Health literacy was considered during the development or measured as an outcome by some apps. CONCLUSIONS There is a limited body of research on mobile phone apps in relation to GDM prevention and management. Mobile phone apps can provide time- and cost-efficient personalized interventions for GDM. Several randomized controlled trials have been launched recently to evaluate the effectiveness of the apps. Consideration of health literacy should be improved when developing features of the apps.
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- Qiong Chen
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts/Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts/Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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Horner GN, Agboola S, Jethwani K, Tan-McGrory A, Lopez L. Designing Patient-Centered Text Messaging Interventions for Increasing Physical Activity Among Participants With Type 2 Diabetes: Qualitative Results From the Text to Move Intervention. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2017; 5:e54. [PMID: 28438728 PMCID: PMC5422654 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.6666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Revised: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 02/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a disease affecting approximately 29.1 million people in the United States, and an additional 86 million adults have prediabetes. Diabetes self-management education, a complex health intervention composed of 7 behaviors, is effective at improving self-care behaviors and glycemic control. Studies have employed text messages for education, reminders, and motivational messaging that can serve as “cues to action,” aiming to improve glucose monitoring, self-care behaviors, appointment attendance, and medication adherence. Objectives The Text to Move (TTM) study was a 6-month 2-parallel group randomized controlled trial of individuals with T2DM to increase physical activity, measured by a pedometer. The intervention arm received text messages twice daily for 6 months that were tailored to the participant’s stage of behavior change as defined by the transtheoretical model of behavior change. Methods We assessed participants’ attitudes regarding their experience with text messaging, focusing on perceived barriers and facilitators, through two focus groups and telephone interviews. All interviews were audiorecorded, transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Results The response rate was 67% (31/46 participants). The average age was 51.4 years and 61% (19/31 participants) were male. The majority of individuals were English speakers and married, had completed at least 12th grade and approximately half of the participants were employed full-time. Overall, participants were satisfied with the TTM program and recalled the text messages as educational, informational, and motivational. Program involvement increased the sense of connection with their health care center. The wearing of pedometers and daily step count information served as motivational reminders and created a sense of accountability through the sentinel effect. However, there was frustration concerning the automation of the text message program, including the repetitiveness, predictability of text time delivery, and lack of customization and interactivity of text message content. Participants recommended personalization of texting frequency as well as more contact time with personnel for a stronger sense of support, including greater surveillance and feedback based on their own results and comparison to other participants. Conclusions Participants in a theory-based text messaging intervention identified key facilitators and barriers to program efficacy that should be incorporated into future texting interventions to optimize participant satisfaction and outcomes. Trial Registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01569243; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01569243 (Archived by Webcite at http://www.webcitation.org/6pfH6yXag)
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- Gabrielle N Horner
- Mongan Institute for Health Policy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Center for Connected Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Center for Connected Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Disparities Solutions Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Lauritsen L, Andersen L, Olsson E, Søndergaard SR, Nørregaard LB, Løventoft PK, Svendsen SD, Frøkjær E, Jensen HM, Hageman I, Kessing LV, Martiny K. Usability, Acceptability, and Adherence to an Electronic Self-Monitoring System in Patients With Major Depression Discharged From Inpatient Wards. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e123. [PMID: 28432040 PMCID: PMC5420067 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Revised: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Patients suffering from depression have a high risk of relapse and readmission in the weeks following discharge from inpatient wards. Electronic self-monitoring systems that offer patient-communication features are now available to offer daily support to patients, but the usability, acceptability, and adherence to these systems has only been sparsely investigated. Objective We aim to test the usability, acceptability, adherence, and clinical outcome of a newly developed computer-based electronic self-assessment system (the Daybuilder system) in patients suffering from depression, in the period from discharge until commencing outpatient treatment in the Intensive Outpatient Unit for Affective Disorders. Methods Patients suffering from unipolar major depression that were referred from inpatient wards to an intensive outpatient unit were included in this study before their discharge, and were followed for four weeks. User satisfaction was assessed using semiqualitative questionnaires and the System Usability Scale (SUS). Patients were interviewed at baseline and at endpoint with the Hamilton depression rating scale (HAM-D17), the Major Depression Inventory (MDI), and the 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5). In this four-week period patients used the Daybuilder system to self-monitor mood, sleep, activity, and medication adherence on a daily basis. The system displayed a graphical representation of the data that was simultaneously displayed to patients and clinicians. Patients were phoned weekly to discuss their data entries. The primary outcomes were usability, acceptability, and adherence to the system. The secondary outcomes were changes in: the electronically self-assessed mood, sleep, and activity scores; and scores from the HAM-D17, MDI, and WHO-5 scales. Results In total, 76% of enrolled patients (34/45) completed the four-week study. Five patients were readmitted due to relapse. The 34 patients that completed the study entered data for mood on 93.8% of the days (872/930), sleep on 89.8% of the days (835/930), activity on 85.6% of the days (796/930), and medication on 88.0 % of the days (818/930). SUS scores were 86.2 (standard deviation [SD] 9.7) and 79% of the patients (27/34) found that the system lived up to their expectations. A significant improvement in depression severity was found on the HAM-D17 from 18.0 (SD 6.5) to 13.3 (SD 7.3; P<.01), on the MDI from 27.1 (SD 13.1) to 22.1 (SD 12.7; P=.006), and in quality of life on the WHO-5 from 31.3 (SD 22.9) to 43.4 (SD 22.1; P<.001) scales, but not on self-assessed mood (P=.08). Mood and sleep parameters were highly variable from day-to-day. Sleep-offset was significantly delayed from baseline, averaging 48 minutes (standard error 12 minutes; P<.001). Furthermore, when estimating delay of sleep-onset (with sleep quality included in the model) during the study period, this showed a significant negative effect on mood (P=.03) Conclusions The Daybuilder systems performed well technically, and patients were satisfied with the system and had high adherence to self-assessments. The dropout rate and the gradual delay in sleep emphasize the need for continued clinical support for these patients, especially when considering sleep guidance.
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- Lise Lauritsen
- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Computer Science, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Macdonald EM, Perrin BM, Kingsley MI. Enablers and barriers to using two-way information technology in the management of adults with diabetes: A descriptive systematic review. J Telemed Telecare 2017; 24:319-340. [PMID: 28347218 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x17699990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background This systematic review aimed to explore the enablers and barriers faced by adults with diabetes using two-way information communication technologies to support diabetes self-management. Methods Relevant literature was obtained from five databases using search strategies combining four major constructs: adults with diabetes, biomedical technology, communication technology and patient utilisation. Results Of 8430 unique articles identified, 48 were included for review. Risk of bias was assessed using either the Newcastle-Ottowa or Cochrane risk of bias assessment tools. Seventy-one percent of studies were of cohort design with the majority of studies assessed at high or unclear risk of bias. Consistently identified barriers included poorly designed interfaces requiring manual data entry and systems that lacked functionalities valued by patients. Commonly cited enablers included access to reliable technology, highly automated data entry and transmission, graphical display of data with immediate feedback, and supportive health care professionals and family members. Conclusions People with diabetes face a number of potentially modifiable barriers in using technology to support their diabetes management. In order to address these barriers, end users should be consulted in the design process and consideration given to theories of technology adoption to inform design and implementation. Systems should be designed to solve clinical or behavioural problems that are identified by patients as priorities. Technology should be as automated, streamlined, mobile, low cost and integrated as possible in order to limit the burden of usage for the patient and maximise clinical usefulness.
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- Emma M Macdonald
- 1 La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia.,2 Diabetes Centre, Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton, Australia
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- 1 La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
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- 1 La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
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Wu Y, Yao X, Vespasiani G, Nicolucci A, Dong Y, Kwong J, Li L, Sun X, Tian H, Li S. Mobile App-Based Interventions to Support Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials to Identify Functions Associated with Glycemic Efficacy. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2017; 5:e35. [PMID: 28292740 PMCID: PMC5373677 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.6522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Revised: 10/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/25/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Mobile health apps for diabetes self-management have different functions. However, the efficacy and safety of each function are not well studied, and no classification is available for these functions. Objective The aims of this study were to (1) develop and validate a taxonomy of apps for diabetes self-management, (2) investigate the glycemic efficacy of mobile app-based interventions among adults with diabetes in a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and (3) explore the contribution of different function to the effectiveness of entire app-based interventions using the taxonomy. Methods We developed a 3-axis taxonomy with columns of clinical modules, rows of functional modules and cells of functions with risk assessments. This taxonomy was validated by reviewing and classifying commercially available diabetes apps. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and ClinicalTrials.gov from January 2007 to May 2016. We included RCTs of adult outpatients with diabetes that compared using mobile app-based interventions with usual care alone. The mean differences (MDs) in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) concentrations and risk ratios of adverse events were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis. After taxonomic classification, we performed exploratory subgroup analyses of the presence or absence of each module across the included app-based interventions. Results Across 12 included trials involving 974 participants, using app-based interventions was associated with a clinically significant reduction of HbA1c (MD 0.48%, 95% CI 0.19%-0.78%) without excess adverse events. Larger HbA1c reductions were noted among patients with type 2 diabetes than those with type 1 diabetes (MD 0.67%, 95% CI 0.30%-1.03% vs MD 0.37%, 95% CI –0.12%-0.86%). Having a complication prevention module in app-based interventions was associated with a greater HbA1c reduction (with complication prevention: MD 1.31%, 95% CI 0.66%-1.96% vs without: MD 0.38%, 95% CI 0.09%-0.67%; intersubgroup P=.01), as was having a structured display (with structured display: MD 0.69%, 95% CI 0.32%-1.06% vs without: MD 0.69%, 95% CI –0.18%-0.53%; intersubgroup P=.03). However, having a clinical decision-making function was not associated with a larger HbA1c reduction (with clinical decision making: MD 0.19%, 95% CI –0.24%-0.63% vs without: MD 0.61%, 95% CI 0.27%-0.95%; intersubgroup P=.14). Conclusions The use of mobile app-based interventions yields a clinically significant HbA1c reduction among adult outpatients with diabetes, especially among those with type 2 diabetes. Our study suggests that the clinical decision-making function needs further improvement and evaluation before being added to apps.
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- Yuan Wu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Academic Affairs, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Diabetes Unit, Madonna del Soccorso Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto (AP), Italy
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Clinical Epidemiology, Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Caballero-Ruiz E, García-Sáez G, Rigla M, Villaplana M, Pons B, Hernando ME. A web-based clinical decision support system for gestational diabetes: Automatic diet prescription and detection of insulin needs. Int J Med Inform 2017; 102:35-49. [PMID: 28495347 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2017.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The growth of diabetes prevalence is causing an increasing demand in health care services which affects the clinicians' workload as medical resources do not grow at the same rate as the diabetic population. Decision support tools can help clinicians with the inspection of monitoring data, providing a preliminary analysis to ease their interpretation and reduce the evaluation time per patient. This paper presents Sinedie, a clinical decision support system designed to manage the treatment of patients with gestational diabetes. Sinedie aims to improve access to specialized healthcare assistance, to prevent patients from unnecessary displacements, to reduce the evaluation time per patient and to avoid gestational diabetes adverse outcomes. METHODS A web-based telemedicine platform was designed to remotely evaluate patients allowing them to upload their glycaemia data at home directly from their glucose meter, as well as report other monitoring variables like ketonuria and compliance to dietary treatment. Glycaemia values, not tagged by patients, are automatically labelled with their associated meal by a classifier based on the Expectation Maximization clustering algorithm and a C4.5 decision tree learning algorithm. Two finite automata are combined to determine the patient's metabolic condition, which is analysed by a rule-based knowledge base to generate therapy adjustment recommendations. Diet recommendations are automatically prescribed and notified to the patients, whereas recommendations about insulin requirements are notified also to the physicians, who will decide if insulin needs to be prescribed. The system provides clinicians with a view where patients are prioritized according to their metabolic condition. A randomized controlled clinical trial was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Sinedie interventions versus standard care and its impact in the professionals' workload in terms of the clinician's time required per patient; number of face-to-face visits; frequency and duration of telematics reviews; patients' compliance to self-monitoring; and patients' satisfaction. RESULTS Sinedie was clinically evaluated at "Parc Tauli University Hospital" in Spain during 17 months with the participation of 90 patients with gestational diabetes. Sinedie detected all situations that required a therapy adjustment and all the generated recommendations were safe. The time devoted by clinicians to patients' evaluation was reduced by 27.389% and face-to-face visits per patient were reduced by 88.556%. Patients reported to be highly satisfied with the system, considering it useful and trusting in being well controlled. There was no monitoring loss and, in average, patients measured their glycaemia 3.890 times per day and sent their monitoring data every 3.477days. CONCLUSIONS Sinedie generates safe advice about therapy adjustments, reduces the clinicians' workload and helps physicians to identify which patients need a more urgent or more exhaustive examination and those who present good metabolic control. Additionally, Sinedie saves patients unnecessary displacements which contributes to medical centres' waiting list reduction.
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- Estefanía Caballero-Ruiz
- Bioengineering and Telemedicine Group, Centro de Tecnología Biomédica, ETSI de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avd. Complutense n°30, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Bioengineering and Telemedicine Group, Centro de Tecnología Biomédica, ETSI de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avd. Complutense n°30, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Parc Tauli University Hospital, Institut Universitari Parc Taulí - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Parc Taulí 1, 08208 Sabadell, Spain.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Parc Tauli University Hospital, Institut Universitari Parc Taulí - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Parc Taulí 1, 08208 Sabadell, Spain.
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Parc Tauli University Hospital, Institut Universitari Parc Taulí - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Parc Taulí 1, 08208 Sabadell, Spain.
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- Bioengineering and Telemedicine Group, Centro de Tecnología Biomédica, ETSI de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avd. Complutense n°30, 28040, Madrid, Spain; CIBER-BBN: Networking Research Centre for Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, Madrid, Spain.
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Alvarado MM, Kum HC, Gonzalez Coronado K, Foster MJ, Ortega P, Lawley MA. Barriers to Remote Health Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Proposed Classification Scheme. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e28. [PMID: 28193598 PMCID: PMC5329647 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2016] [Revised: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Diabetes self-management involves adherence to healthy daily habits typically involving blood glucose monitoring, medication, exercise, and diet. To support self-management, some providers have begun testing remote interventions for monitoring and assisting patients between clinic visits. Although some studies have shown success, there are barriers to widespread adoption. Objective The objective of our study was to identify and classify barriers to adoption of remote health for management of type 2 diabetes. Methods The following 6 electronic databases were searched for articles published from 2010 to 2015: MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CINAHL, Cochrane Central, Northern Light Life Sciences Conference Abstracts, and Scopus (Elsevier). The search identified studies involving remote technologies for type 2 diabetes self-management. Reviewers worked in teams of 2 to review and extract data from identified papers. Information collected included study characteristics, outcomes, dropout rates, technologies used, and barriers identified. Results A total of 53 publications on 41 studies met the specified criteria. Lack of data accuracy due to input bias (32%, 13/41), limitations on scalability (24%, 10/41), and technology illiteracy (24%, 10/41) were the most commonly cited barriers. Technology illiteracy was most prominent in low-income populations, whereas limitations on scalability were more prominent in mid-income populations. Barriers identified were applied to a conceptual model of successful remote health, which includes patient engagement, patient technology accessibility, quality of care, system technology cost, and provider productivity. In total, 40.5% (60/148) of identified barrier instances impeded patient engagement, which is manifest in the large dropout rates cited (up to 57%). Conclusions The barriers identified represent major challenges in the design of remote health interventions for diabetes. Breakthrough technologies and systems are needed to alleviate the barriers identified so far, particularly those associated with patient engagement. Monitoring devices that provide objective and reliable data streams on medication, exercise, diet, and glucose monitoring will be essential for widespread effectiveness. Additional work is needed to understand root causes of high dropout rates, and new interventions are needed to identify and assist those at the greatest risk of dropout. Finally, future studies must quantify costs and benefits to determine financial sustainability.
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- Michelle M Alvarado
- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.,Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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Gardsten C, Mörtberg C, Blomqvist K. Designing an ICT self-management service: suggestions from persons with type 2 diabetes. HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY 2017; 7:197-206. [PMID: 29201589 PMCID: PMC5686272 DOI: 10.1007/s12553-016-0176-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 12/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This paper reports the wishes and needs of people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) for a future information and communication technology (ICT) self-management service to help manage their condition and their everyday life. Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting more and more people and placing increasing demands on health care. The self-management of diabetes includes instrumental and, decision-making skills and skills in managing daily activities, which may be supported by an ICT service. In this study we used a participatory design including two sessions of Future Workshop (FW) as part of a larger research project on the self-management of diabetes. Adults with type 2 diabetes participated in two FW sessions in which their expressed wishes and needs for an ICT service all fell under the broad category of Acceptance of the diagnosis, with three other suggestions; Trust in partnerships, Communication, and Individualized information. The participants' experience of the FW as a democratic process and their appreciation of mutual learning contributed to these results, which are consistent with the aims of person-centred care.
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- Cecilia Gardsten
- School of Health and Society, Kristianstad University, SE-291 88 Kristianstad, Sweden
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- School of Health and Society, Kristianstad University, SE-291 88 Kristianstad, Sweden
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Dobson R, Whittaker R, Pfaeffli Dale L, Maddison R. The effectiveness of text message-based self-management interventions for poorly-controlled diabetes: A systematic review. Digit Health 2017; 3:2055207617740315. [PMID: 29942620 PMCID: PMC6001198 DOI: 10.1177/2055207617740315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2017] [Accepted: 10/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Poorly controlled diabetes leads to debilitating complications at a significant cost to health systems. Text messaging is an ideal platform for the delivery of self-management interventions to patients with poorly controlled diabetes due to the ubiquity of mobile phones, and the ability of text messaging to reach people in their everyday lives when self-management of the condition is vital. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of short message service-based diabetes self-management interventions on glycaemic control in adults with poorly controlled diabetes. METHODS/DESIGN MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library and PsychINFO were searched from inception through to 23 January 2017 for randomised controlled trials investigating the use of text messaging based self-management interventions on haemoglobin A1c for patients with poorly controlled diabetes. RESULTS Seven studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Three of the studies reported a significant decrease in haemoglobin A1c from baseline to follow-up in the intervention group compared to the control group. No clear relationship between positive outcomes and intervention dose, content and functionality was seen. DISCUSSION Evidence supporting text messaging for improvements in glycaemic control in people with poorly controlled diabetes is mixed. Previous reviews have reported positive impacts on glycaemic control for short message service interventions in patients with diabetes; however, when limited to those with poorly controlled diabetes the evidence is less clear. Large-scale studies with robust methodology and longer-term follow-up are needed to further understand the impact of text-messaging-based self-management interventions for people with poorly controlled diabetes.
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- Rosie Dobson
- National Institute for Health
Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health
Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Institute for Innovation and
Improvement, Waitemata District Health Board, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health
Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- School of Kinesiology, University of
British Columbia, Canada
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- National Institute for Health
Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Institute for Physical Activity and
Nutrition, Deakin University, Australia
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Alharbi NS, Alsubki N, Jones S, Khunti K, Munro N, de Lusignan S. Impact of Information Technology-Based Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Glycemic Control: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2016; 18:e310. [PMID: 27888169 PMCID: PMC5148808 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.5778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2016] [Revised: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 09/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Information technology-based interventions are increasingly being used to manage health care. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding whether these interventions improve outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials, assessing the impact of information technology on changes in the levels of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and mapping the interventions with chronic care model (CCM) elements. METHODS Electronic databases PubMed and EMBASE were searched to identify relevant studies that were published up until July 2016, a method that was supplemented by identifying articles from the references of the articles already selected using the electronic search tools. The study search and selection were performed by independent reviewers. Of the 1082 articles retrieved, 32 trials (focusing on a total of 40,454 patients) were included. A random-effects model was applied to estimate the pooled results. RESULTS Information technology-based interventions were associated with a statistically significant reduction in HbA1c levels (mean difference -0.33%, 95% CI -0.40 to -0.26, P<.001). Studies focusing on electronic self-management systems demonstrated the largest reduction in HbA1c (0.50%), followed by those with electronic medical records (0.17%), an electronic decision support system (0.15%), and a diabetes registry (0.05%). In addition, the more CCM-incorporated the information technology-based interventions were, the more improvements there were in HbA1c levels. CONCLUSIONS Information technology strategies combined with the other elements of chronic care models are associated with improved glycemic control in people with diabetes. No clinically relevant impact was observed on low-density lipoprotein levels and blood pressure, but there was evidence that the cost of care was lower.
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- Nouf Sahal Alharbi
- King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom
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- University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom
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- University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom
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Hou C, Carter B, Hewitt J, Francisa T, Mayor S. Do Mobile Phone Applications Improve Glycemic Control (HbA1c) in the Self-management of Diabetes? A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and GRADE of 14 Randomized Trials. Diabetes Care 2016; 39:2089-2095. [PMID: 27926892 DOI: 10.2337/dc16-0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 229] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/03/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of mobile phone applications (apps) on glycemic control (HbA1c) in the self-management of diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Relevant studies that were published between 1 January 1996 and 1 June 2015 were searched from five databases: Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Embase. Randomized controlled trials that evaluated diabetes apps were included. We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis and GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) of the evidence. RESULTS Participants from 14 studies (n = 1,360) were included and quality assessed. Although there may have been clinical diversity, all type 2 diabetes studies reported a reduction in HbA1c. The mean reduction in participants using an app compared with control was 0.49% (95% Cl 0.30, 0.68; I2 = 10%), with a moderate GRADE of evidence. Subgroup analyses indicated that younger patients were more likely to benefit from the use of diabetes apps, and the effect size was enhanced with health care professional feedback. There was inadequate data to describe the effectiveness of apps for type 1 diabetes. CONCLUSIONS Apps may be an effective component to help control HbA1c and could be considered as an adjuvant intervention to the standard self-management for patients with type 2 diabetes. Given the reported clinical effect, access, and nominal cost of this technology, it is likely to be effective at the population level. The functionality and use of this technology need to be standardized, but policy and guidance are anticipated to improve diabetes self-management care.
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- Can Hou
- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, U.K
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, U.K. .,Cochrane Skin Group, School of Medicine, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, U.K
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, U.K
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, U.K
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- Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University School of Medicine, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, U.K
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Sakraida TJ, Weber MT. The Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Self-Management Behaviors in Patients With T2DM and Stage 3 CKD. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2016; 52:273-282. [PMID: 26095370 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2013] [Revised: 03/31/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the relationship of depressive symptoms with self-management by adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. DESIGN AND METHODS Using a descriptive correlational design, participants completed Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities measure. FINDINGS Reported were energy loss, sleep change, and fatigue. Performed less were exercise, physical activity, eating vegetables, and blood checks. Significant correlations were BDI-II total score with feet checking, energy loss with feet checking and exercise, and sleep change with feet soaking. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Depressive symptoms were associated to self-management behaviors that require physical energy. Assess for advancing symptoms.
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- Teresa J Sakraida
- Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
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- University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Christensen J, Valentiner LS, Petersen RJ, Langberg H. The Effect of Game-Based Interventions in Rehabilitation of Diabetics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Telemed J E Health 2016; 22:789-797. [DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2015.0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Jan Christensen
- CopenRehab, Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- CopenRehab, Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- CopenRehab, Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- CopenRehab, Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Kirkovits T, Schinkoethe T, Drewes C, Gehring C, Bauerfeind I, Harbeck N, Wuerstlein R. eHealth in Modern Patient-Caregiver Communication: High Rate of Acceptance Among Physicians for Additional Support of Breast Cancer Patients During Long-Term Therapy. JMIR Cancer 2016; 2:e14. [PMID: 28410173 PMCID: PMC5367844 DOI: 10.2196/cancer.5132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Revised: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 08/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Lack of adherence and compliance with drug regimens among breast cancer patients represent substantial problems in oral therapies, leading to significant impacts on mortality. Where other systems have failed, electronic health (eHealth) could be a possible solution to improve medication intake, along with the doctor-patient relationship. Initial results from studies concerning new interventions for therapy support are promising, but reports suggest that general acceptance of new treatment support tools is needed among patients and physicians alike. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the actual use of the Internet and other modern media among physicians involved in breast cancer treatment. Methods Using a standardized questionnaire, actual utilization of new media among physicians was analyzed. Internet-related behaviors in private, as well as in business life, were investigated. Attention was focused on physicians’ opinions regarding modern eHealth tools and how patients could be best supported to enhance adherence. Results A total of 120 physicians, all participating in breast cancer care, completed the questionnaire (median age 41 years). Almost all participants (99.2%, 119/120) used the Internet for general purposes and 98.3% (118/120) used it for medical issues as well. Virtually all medical professionals (99.2%, 119/120) reported that they owned a computer, while more recently invented technologies such as tablets and smartphones were owned by 31.9% (38/119) and 73.1% (87/119), respectively. The Internet was favored by 66.4% (79/119) of the physicians in our survey as a source for patient support; 71.2% (84/118) would also favor modern media for side effect registration. Based on our analysis, the most frequent Internet-utilizing physicians were characterized by age <60, worked in a hospital, and were employed as a junior physician. Conclusions This study demonstrated a high usage of Internet-related technologies among physicians, indicating that the use of eHealth for advanced and individualized support in breast cancer care is a promising addition to treatment management. Such technologies have the potential to enhance adherence and compliance in therapy among cancer patients.
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- Thomas Kirkovits
- Breast Center, University Hospital Munich, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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- Breast Center, University Hospital Munich, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany.,GEMKOM - Gesellschaft für moderne Kommunikation in der Medizin, Munich, Germany
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- Breast Center, University Hospital Munich, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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- Breast Center, University Hospital Munich, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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- Breast Center, Landshut Hospital, Department of Gynecology, Landshut, Germany
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- Breast Center, University Hospital Munich, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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- Breast Center, University Hospital Munich, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Comprehensive Cancer Center Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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