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

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Armstrong, Natalie and Powell, John (2008) Preliminary test of an internet-based diabetes self-management tool. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, Vol.14 (No.3). pp. 114-116. doi:10.1258/jtt.2008.003002

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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.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Internet in medicine, Diabetes, Self-care, Health
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
Publisher: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd.
ISSN: 1357-633X
Official Date: April 2008
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April 2008Published
Volume: Vol.14
Number: No.3
Number of Pages: 3
Page Range: pp. 114-116
DOI: 10.1258/jtt.2008.003002
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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