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Attitudes of young people with diabetes to an Internet-based virtual clinic
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Lowe, Pam, Hearnshaw, Hilary and Griffiths, Frances (2005) Attitudes of young people with diabetes to an Internet-based virtual clinic. In: Telemedicine and eHealth Forum, Royal Soc Med, London, 29-30 Nov 2004. Published in: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 11 (Supplement 1). pp. 59-60. doi:10.1258/1357633054461840 ISSN 1357-633X.
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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 (Paper) | ||||
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare | ||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare | ||||
Publisher: | Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd. | ||||
ISSN: | 1357-633X | ||||
Official Date: | 2005 | ||||
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Volume: | 11 | ||||
Number: | Supplement 1 | ||||
Number of Pages: | 2 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 59-60 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1258/1357633054461840 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Conference Paper Type: | Paper | ||||
Title of Event: | Telemedicine and eHealth Forum | ||||
Type of Event: | Conference | ||||
Location of Event: | Royal Soc Med, London | ||||
Date(s) of Event: | 29-30 Nov 2004 |
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