PILOT TELEHEALTH STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES IMPROVED HBA1C BUT WITH SEVERAL TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES

PILOT TELEHEALTH STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES IMPROVED HBA1C BUT WITH SEVERAL TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES

Through a partnership between our hospital, a tablet supplier and a software company, a 3 month remote patient monitoring feasibility study was launched targeting diabetic patients. Post-pilot focus groups felt that remote monitoring was convenient and enhanced patient-provider interaction; however...

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Veröffentlicht in:Endocrine practice 2017-04, Vol.23, p.32
Hauptverfasser: Gortakowski, Michele, Gordner, Chelsea
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Chronic illnesses
Diabetes
Feasibility studies
Glucose
Hemoglobin
Patients
Telemedicine
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Zusammenfassung:Through a partnership between our hospital, a tablet supplier and a software company, a 3 month remote patient monitoring feasibility study was launched targeting diabetic patients. Post-pilot focus groups felt that remote monitoring was convenient and enhanced patient-provider interaction; however there were several technological issues with software updates and patients not being able to upload their blood sugars, which often led to visits being conducted over the phone rather than by video. Conclusion: Telehealth can...
ISSN:1530-891X
1934-2403