Impact and duration effect of telemonitoring on ΗbA1c, BMI and cost in insulin-treated Diabetes Mellitus patients with inadequate glycemic control: A randomized controlled study.
Source: Fountou-lakis, S., et al. 2015 - Pubmed ID: 26188234
Setting: Greece, Hospital
RCT
Follow up: 12 months
Sample size:
Total: 115 (105)
IG: 76 (70)
CG: 39 (35)
Inclusion criteria:
- Diabetes 1 +2
Home monitoring
- Glucometer
- USB connected modem (datatransfer)
SMS/mail
- Telecommunication
Intervention: Pt. transmit data every day. An endocrinologist reviewed the data and contacted participants via mobile phone SMS or e-mails when necessary. Alerts were set for high or low glucose levels. When alerts were activated, the endocrinologist received a text-message thus allowing prompt communication and proper therapeutic adjustments.
Duration: 6 months
Add on: –
Control group: Bimonthly care as provided by outpatient department endocrinologists
Clinical effect:
- HbA1c ↓
- BMI →
- Freq. glucose measurement →
- Hypoglycemia↓
Patient safety: NA
Patient experiences: NA
Staff experiences: Mean time dedicated per IG patient per month: 10 min
Investment:
Equipment/Materials
- Blood glucose
Running:
- Staff for monitoring clinical data and for contacting patients
Organization: NA
Health care utilization: NA