scholarly journals Preferences for mHealth Technology and Text Messaging Communication in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Qualitative Interview Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie C Lauffenburger ◽  
Renee A Barlev ◽  
Ellen S Sears ◽  
Punam A Keller ◽  
Marie E McDonnell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Mhealth Technology

BACKGROUND Individuals with diabetes need regular support to help them manage their diabetes on their own, ideally delivered via mechanisms that they already use, such as their mobile phones. One reason for the modest effectiveness of prior technology-based interventions may be that the patient perspective has been insufficiently incorporated. OBJECTIVE This study aims to understand patients’ preferences for mobile health (mHealth) technology and how that technology can be integrated into patients’ routines, especially with regard to medication use. METHODS We conducted semistructured qualitative individual interviews with patients with type 2 diabetes from an urban health care system to elicit and explore their perspectives on diabetes medication–taking behaviors, daily patterns of using mobile technology, use of mHealth technology for diabetes care, acceptability of text messages to support medication adherence, and preferred framing of information within text messages to support diabetes care. The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed. The data were analyzed using codes developed by the study team to generate themes, with representative quotations selected as illustrations. RESULTS We conducted interviews with 20 participants, of whom 12 (60%) were female and 9 (45%) were White; in addition, the participants’ mean glycated hemoglobin A<sub>1c</sub> control was 7.8 (SD 1.1). Overall, 5 key themes were identified: patients try to incorporate <i>cues</i> into their routines to help them with consistent medication taking; many patients leverage some form of technology as a cue to support adherence to medication taking and diabetes self-management behaviors; patients value simplicity and integration of technology solutions used for diabetes care, managing medications, and communicating with health care providers; some patients express reluctance to rely on mobile technology for these diabetes care behaviors; and patients believe they prefer positively framed communication, but communication preferences are highly individualized. CONCLUSIONS The participants expressed some hesitation about using mobile technology in supporting diabetes self-management but have largely incorporated it or are open to incorporating it as a cue to make medication taking more automatic and less burdensome. When using technology to support diabetes self-management, participants exhibited individualized preferences, but overall, they preferred simple and positively framed communication. mHealth interventions may be improved by focusing on integrating them easily into daily routines and increasing the customization of content.

scholarly journals Developing a Shared Patient-Centered, Web-Based Medication Platform for Type 2 Diabetes Patients and Their Health Care Providers: Qualitative Study on User Requirements (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerda Bernhard ◽  
Cornelia Mahler ◽  
Hanna Marita Seidling ◽  
Marion Stützle ◽  
Dominik Ose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Access Methods

BACKGROUND Information technology tools such as shared patient-centered, Web-based medication platforms hold promise to support safe medication use by strengthening patient participation, enhancing patients’ knowledge, helping patients to improve self-management of their medications, and improving communication on medications among patients and health care professionals (HCPs). However, the uptake of such platforms remains a challenge also due to inadequate user involvement in the development process. Employing a user-centered design (UCD) approach is therefore critical to ensure that user’ adoption is optimal. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify what patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and their HCPs regard necessary requirements in terms of functionalities and usability of a shared patient-centered, Web-based medication platform for patients with T2DM. METHODS This qualitative study included focus groups with purposeful samples of patients with T2DM (n=25), general practitioners (n=13), and health care assistants (n=10) recruited from regional health care settings in southwestern Germany. In total, 8 semistructured focus groups were conducted. Sessions were audio- and video-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and subjected to a computer-aided qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Appropriate security and access methods, supported data entry, printing, and sending information electronically, and tracking medication history were perceived as the essential functionalities. Although patients wanted automatic interaction checks and safety alerts, HCPs on the contrary were concerned that unspecific alerts confuse patients and lead to nonadherence. Furthermore, HCPs were opposed to patients’ ability to withhold or restrict access to information in the platform. To optimize usability, there was consensus among participants to display information in a structured, chronological format, to provide information in lay language, to use visual aids and customize information content, and align the platform to users’ workflow. CONCLUSIONS By employing a UCD, this study provides insight into the desired functionalities and usability of patients and HCPs regarding a shared patient-centered, Web-based medication platform, thus increasing the likelihood to achieve a functional and useful system. Substantial and ongoing engagement by all intended user groups is necessary to reconcile differences in requirements of patients and HCPs, especially regarding medication safety alerts and access control. Moreover, effective training of patients and HCPs on medication self-management (support) and optimal use of the tool will be a prerequisite to unfold the platform’s full potential.

A qualitative thematic analysis of online UK diabetes health forums to assess experiences and perspectives of insulin therapy in Type 2 Diabetes (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Allen-Taylor ◽  
Laura Ryan ◽  
Rebecca Upsher ◽  
Kirsty Winkley-Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Insulin Therapy ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Study Results

BACKGROUND Despite the advent of newer therapeutic agents, many individuals with T2D will require insulin treatment. Insulin refusal and cessation of treatment in this group is common and their needs under explored. OBJECTIVE To understand the experiences and perspectives of individuals with type 2 diabetes who have been recommended or prescribed insulin therapy, expressed on online health forums. METHODS Setting: Retrospective archived forum threads from the two largest, freely and publicly accessible diabetes health forums in the UK were screened over a 12-month period (August 2019-20). Design: Within the Diabetes UK forum, the search term ‘insulin (title only)’ was employed to identify relevant threads. Within Diabetes.co.uk, threads were screened within an existing ‘Type 2 with insulin’ message board. Three independent researchers coded the forum threads and posts. Pertinent themes and subthemes were identified and have been illustrated by paraphrasing of members quotes, to ensure anonymity. Participants: n=299 posts from 29 threads from Diabetes UK and n=295 posts from 28 threads from Diabetes.co.uk, were analysed over the study period. Fifty-seven threads in total met the inclusion criteria and were included in the thematic analysis. RESULTS Four overarching themes with subthemes were generated to illustrate the unmet needs that had prompted members to seek information, advice and support outside of their usual care provision, via the forums: (1) unmet practical needs and self-management support; including insulin injection technique, titration, travel, driving with insulin and utilising new technology, (2) psychological and peer support; advice, encouragement and empathy, which was readily offered and well received, (3) seeking and providing extended lifestyle advice; discussions around alternative diet strategies, types of activity and their effects on glycaemia and body weight, and (4) relationships with health care professionals (HCPs); including recounting of problematic experiences such as paternalism, lack of HCP knowledge and inadequate provision of effective insulin focused diabetes self-management education. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to utilise data from online health forums, to characterise the experiences and perspectives of people with T2D who are recommended or prescribed insulin therapy. The observed naturalistic conversations have generated useful insights. Our findings suggest there are additional needs that are not being currently met by health care providers. They also suggest that problematic relationships with HCPs remain a barrier to effective insulin therapy. The study results will help to directly inform insulin focused diabetes self-management and support strategies, in order to enable individuals to achieve their best outcomes.

scholarly journals Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Report of the American Diabetes Association, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of PAs, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Pharmacists Association

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret A. Powers ◽  
Joan K. Bardsley ◽  
Marjorie Cypress ◽  
Martha M. Funnell ◽  
Dixie Harms ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
American Academy ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Consensus Report

Diabetes is a complex and challenging disease that requires daily self-management decisions made by the person with diabetes. Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) addresses the comprehensive blend of clinical, educational, psychosocial, and behavioral aspects of care needed for daily self-management and provides the foundation to help all people with diabetes navigate their daily self-care with confidence and improved outcomes (1,2). <p>The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes is projected to increase in the U.S from 22.3 million (9.1% of total population) in 2014, to 39.7 million (13%) in 2030, and to 60.6 million (17%) in 2060 (3). Approximately 90-95% of those with diabetes have type 2 diabetes (4). Diabetes is an expensive disease, and the medical costs of health care alone for a person with diabetes are 2.3 times more than for a person without diabetes (5). Confounding the diabetes epidemic and high costs, therapeutic targets are not being met (6). There is a lack of improvement in reaching clinical target goals since 2005 despite advancements in medication and technology treatment modalities. Indeed, between 2010 and 2016 improved outcomes stalled or reversed (6).</p> <p>The goals of the consensus report are to improve clinical care and education services, to improve the health of individuals and populations, and to reduce diabetes-associated per capita health care costs (1,7). This paper is specifically directed towards health care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs), referred to herein as providers, as it outlines the benefits of DSMES; defines 4 critical times to provide and modify DSMES (see Figure 1); proposes how to locate DSMES related resources; and discusses potential solutions to access and utilization barriers. This report provides guidance to others as well: health systems and organizations can use this report to anticipate and address the needs of persons with diabetes and create access to DSMES services; persons with diabetes can increase their awareness of DSMES services as part of quality care and can advocate for self-management education and support; and payers and policy makers can work to design reimbursement processes that support participation in DSMES. The consensus report’s recommendations are listed in Table 1.</p>

scholarly journals An integrated model to evaluate the impact of social support on improving self-management of type 2 diabetes mellitus

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojia Wang ◽  
Linglan He ◽  
Keyu Zhu ◽  
Shanshan Zhang ◽  
Ling Xin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease closely related to personal life style. Therefore, achieving effective self-management is one of the most important ways to control it. There is evidence that social support can help to improve the self-management ability of patients with T2DM, but which social support is more effective has been rarely explored. The purpose of this study is to construct an integrated model to analyze which social support has more significant impact on self-management of T2DM, and provide reasonable suggestions to health care providers on how to effectively play the role of social support. Methods We established a social support indicator evaluation system and proposed an integrated model that combines ANP (Analytical Network Process) and CRITIC (CRiteria Importance through Intercriteria Correlation) methods to evaluate the impact of social support on T2DM self-management from both subjective and objective perspectives. The weights calculated by the model will serve as the basis for us to judge the importance of different social support indicators. Results Informational support (weighting 49.26%) is the most important criteria, followed by tangible support (weighting 39.24%) and emotional support (weighting 11.51%). Among 11 sub-criteria, guidance (weighting 23.05%) and feedback (weighting 14.68%) are two most relevant with T2DM self-management. This result provides ideas and evidence for health care providers on how to offer more effective social support. Conclusion To our knowledge, this is the first study in which Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) tools, specifically ANP and CRITIC, are used to evaluate the impact of social support on improving self-management of type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that incorporating two sub-indicators of guidance and feedback into the diabetes care programs may have great potential to improve T2DM self-management and further control patient blood glucose and reduce complications.

scholarly journals Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Report of the American Diabetes Association, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of PAs, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Pharmacists Association

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret A. Powers ◽  
Joan K. Bardsley ◽  
Marjorie Cypress ◽  
Martha M. Funnell ◽  
Dixie Harms ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
American Academy ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Consensus Report

Diabetes is a complex and challenging disease that requires daily self-management decisions made by the person with diabetes. Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) addresses the comprehensive blend of clinical, educational, psychosocial, and behavioral aspects of care needed for daily self-management and provides the foundation to help all people with diabetes navigate their daily self-care with confidence and improved outcomes (1,2). <p>The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes is projected to increase in the U.S from 22.3 million (9.1% of total population) in 2014, to 39.7 million (13%) in 2030, and to 60.6 million (17%) in 2060 (3). Approximately 90-95% of those with diabetes have type 2 diabetes (4). Diabetes is an expensive disease, and the medical costs of health care alone for a person with diabetes are 2.3 times more than for a person without diabetes (5). Confounding the diabetes epidemic and high costs, therapeutic targets are not being met (6). There is a lack of improvement in reaching clinical target goals since 2005 despite advancements in medication and technology treatment modalities. Indeed, between 2010 and 2016 improved outcomes stalled or reversed (6).</p> <p>The goals of the consensus report are to improve clinical care and education services, to improve the health of individuals and populations, and to reduce diabetes-associated per capita health care costs (1,7). This paper is specifically directed towards health care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs), referred to herein as providers, as it outlines the benefits of DSMES; defines 4 critical times to provide and modify DSMES (see Figure 1); proposes how to locate DSMES related resources; and discusses potential solutions to access and utilization barriers. This report provides guidance to others as well: health systems and organizations can use this report to anticipate and address the needs of persons with diabetes and create access to DSMES services; persons with diabetes can increase their awareness of DSMES services as part of quality care and can advocate for self-management education and support; and payers and policy makers can work to design reimbursement processes that support participation in DSMES. The consensus report’s recommendations are listed in Table 1.</p>

scholarly journals Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Report of the American Diabetes Association, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of PAs, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Pharmacists Association

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret A. Powers ◽  
Joan K. Bardsley ◽  
Marjorie Cypress ◽  
Martha M. Funnell ◽  
Dixie Harms ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
American Academy ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Consensus Report

Diabetes is a complex and challenging disease that requires daily self-management decisions made by the person with diabetes. Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) addresses the comprehensive blend of clinical, educational, psychosocial, and behavioral aspects of care needed for daily self-management and provides the foundation to help all people with diabetes navigate their daily self-care with confidence and improved outcomes (1,2). <p>The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes is projected to increase in the U.S from 22.3 million (9.1% of total population) in 2014, to 39.7 million (13%) in 2030, and to 60.6 million (17%) in 2060 (3). Approximately 90-95% of those with diabetes have type 2 diabetes (4). Diabetes is an expensive disease, and the medical costs of health care alone for a person with diabetes are 2.3 times more than for a person without diabetes (5). Confounding the diabetes epidemic and high costs, therapeutic targets are not being met (6). There is a lack of improvement in reaching clinical target goals since 2005 despite advancements in medication and technology treatment modalities. Indeed, between 2010 and 2016 improved outcomes stalled or reversed (6).</p> <p>The goals of the consensus report are to improve clinical care and education services, to improve the health of individuals and populations, and to reduce diabetes-associated per capita health care costs (1,7). This paper is specifically directed towards health care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs), referred to herein as providers, as it outlines the benefits of DSMES; defines 4 critical times to provide and modify DSMES (see Figure 1); proposes how to locate DSMES related resources; and discusses potential solutions to access and utilization barriers. This report provides guidance to others as well: health systems and organizations can use this report to anticipate and address the needs of persons with diabetes and create access to DSMES services; persons with diabetes can increase their awareness of DSMES services as part of quality care and can advocate for self-management education and support; and payers and policy makers can work to design reimbursement processes that support participation in DSMES. The consensus report’s recommendations are listed in Table 1.</p>

scholarly journals Baseline Characteristics and Technology Training of Underserved Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in the Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) Randomized Controlled Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 576-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Heitkemper ◽  
Lena Mamykina ◽  
Jonathan N. Tobin ◽  
Andrea Cassells ◽  
Arlene Smaldone
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Technology Training ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Self Management

Purpose The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics and technology training needs of underserved adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who participated in a health information technology (HIT) diabetes self-management education (DSME) intervention. Methods The baseline physiological, psychosocial, and technology use characteristics for 220 adults with poorly controlled T2DM were evaluated. Intervention participants received a 1-time intervention training, which included basic technology help, introduction to the Mobile Diabetes Detective (MoDD) website and text message features, and account activation that included subject-specific tailoring. Four additional on-site sessions for participants needing computer or Internet access or technology support were made available based on need. Data regarding on-site visits for usual care were collected. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis. Results The participants were predominately Hispanic and female with a baseline mean A1C of 10% (86 mmol/mol). Only half of the participants regularly used computers or text messages in daily life. The average introductory MoDD training session lasted 73.6 minutes. Following training, approximately one-third (35%) of intervention participants returned for basic and MoDD-specific technology assistance at their federally qualified health center. The most frequently reported duration for the extra training sessions was 30 to 45 minutes. Conclusions Training and support needs were greater than anticipated. Diabetes educators should assess technology abilities prior to implementing health information technology (HIT) diabetes self-management education (DSME) in underserved adults. Future research must invest resources in technology access, anticipate subject training, and develop new training approaches to ensure HIT DSME use and engagement.

scholarly journals Health Care Transformation Initiatives in Type 2 Diabetes Care: A Qualitative Study in the Cincinnati Beacon Community

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-140
Author(s):  
Ronda Christopher ◽  
Tara Trudnak ◽  
Regina Hemenway ◽  
Sara Bolton ◽  
Barbara Tobias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Health Care Transformation
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