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Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives towards technology-assisted diabetes self-management education. A qualitative systematic review

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  • Sneha Rajiv Jain
  • Yuan Sui
  • Cheng Han Ng
  • Zhi Xiong Chen
  • Lay Hoon Goh
  • Shefaly Shorey

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Introduction: Diabetes self-management education is a key aspect in the long-term management of type 2 diabetes. The patient and healthcare professional (HCP) perspective on the use of technology-assisted DSME has yet to be studied. Hence, the objective of this study was to better understand the factors that facilitate or hinder the adoptions of such education by adults with type 2 diabetes and their HCPs. Methods: We systematically searched five databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection, and PsycINFO) until August 2019. The search included qualitative and mixed-method studies that reported the views of patients and HCPs regarding features, uses, and implementations of technology-assisted DSME. Data were synthesized through an inductive thematic analysis. Results: A total of 13 articles were included, involving 242 patients, ranging from 18 to 81 years and included web-based, mobile application, digital versatile disc (DVD), virtual reality or telehealth interventions. Patients and HCPs had mixed views towards features of the technology-assisted interventions, with patients’ personal qualities and HCPs’ concerns affecting uses of the interventions. Patients generally preferred technologies that were easy to access, use, and apply and that had reliable information. Patients’ ambitions motivated them, and personal attributes such as poor competence with technology, poor literacy, and language barriers acted as barriers. Patients especially liked the peer support that they received but did not like it when there was no regulation of advice on these platforms. HCPs believed that while the interventions were useful to patients, they faced difficulties with integration into their clinical workflows. Conclusion: This review explored the features of technology-assisted diabetes self-management education interventions that enhanced positive patient engagements and the negative aspects of both the platforms and the target groups. Technical support and training will be effective in managing these concerns and ensuring meaningful use of these platforms.

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  • Sneha Rajiv Jain & Yuan Sui & Cheng Han Ng & Zhi Xiong Chen & Lay Hoon Goh & Shefaly Shorey, 2020. "Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives towards technology-assisted diabetes self-management education. A qualitative systematic review," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(8), pages 1-20, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0237647
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237647
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    1. Louise Poppe & Geert Crombez & Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij & Celien Van der Mispel & Samyah Shadid & Maïté Verloigne, 2018. "Experiences and Opinions of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Regarding a Self-Regulation-Based eHealth Intervention Targeting Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(5), pages 1-11, May.
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