UNSPECIFIED (2005) Attitudes of young people with diabetes to an Internet-based virtual clinic. In: Telemedicine and eHealth Forum, Royal Soc Med, London, ENGLAND, NOV 29-30, 2004. Published in: JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE, 11 (Suppl. 1). pp. 59-60.

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Abstract

We assessed the feasibility of developing a virtual diabetes clinic for young people, using the Internet. The proposed content of the site would be based on self-efficacy theory, aiming to develop confidence in self-management of diabetes. A questionnaire about the proposed Website was delivered to 72 patients who attended a young person's outpatient clinic in a district hospital. Thirty-nine replies were received, a response rate of 54%. The mean age of the respondents was 13 years. A positive attitude to the potential clinic was reported by 95% of respondents. The items rated as most useful were: quick and easy access to up-to-date information about diabetes; the opportunity to ask an expert; good graphics; easy navigation; interactivity. Responses to open questions indicated that 24-hour access and anonymity in asking questions were also valued. A virtual clinic appears to be a possible method of health-care delivery to young people with diabetes.

Item Type:	Conference Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Journal or Publication Title:	JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
Publisher:	ROYAL SOC MEDICINE PRESS LTD
ISSN:	1357-633X
Date:	2005
Volume:	11
Number:	Suppl. 1
Number of Pages:	2
Page Range:	pp. 59-60
Publication Status:	Published
Title of Event:	Telemedicine and eHealth Forum
Location of Event:	Royal Soc Med, London, ENGLAND
Date(s) of Event:	NOV 29-30, 2004
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/6690

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