Preliminary test of an Internet-based diabetes self-management tool

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
Natalie Armstrong, John Powell

Abstract

Self-care is a way of helping the health service to manage the growth in long-term chronic conditions. We developed an Internet-based self-management tool for diabetes following detailed consultations with patients. The Virtual Clinic allows a patient to communicate with their health professionals, find information about their condition and share support and advice with others through peer-to-peer discussions. We conducted a test of the Virtual Clinic with five patients prior to the start of a six-month pilot study to evaluate its feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness. The test session involved an interactive computer-based element followed by a focus group to gather feedback. All five patients were positive about the Virtual Clinic. A user-centred approach to developing an Internet intervention is important to ensure that it will meet patients' needs and that they will be enthusiastic about using it.

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Jan 26, 2011·Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA·Urmimala SarkarDean Schillinger
Jan 1, 2009·Journal of Medical Internet Research·Amy JenningsJeremy Dale
Jun 2, 2010·Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology·Fenne VerhoevenLisette van Gemert-Pijnen
Jun 27, 2009·Health Expectations : an International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy·Natalie Armstrong, John Powell
Apr 15, 2009·Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare·John PowellJeremy Dale
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