TECNOB Study: Ad Interim Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multidisciplinary Telecare Intervention for Obese Patients with Type-2 Diabetes.
Source: Castelnuovo, G., et al. 2011 Pubmed ID: 21559233 - Pubmed ID: 21559233
Setting: Italy, Hospital
RCT
Follow up: 12 months
Sample size:
Total: 72 (12)
IG: NA (3)
CG: NA (9)
Inclusion criteria:
- Obesity (BMI ≥30)
- Diabetes type 2
Webpage TECNOB (interactive)
- Questionnaires
- Data monitoring
- Videoconference virtual room
- Food diary
- Messaging
Home monitoring (Multisensory armband)
- Calories count
- Activity sensor
Intervention: 1 month inpatient program at hospital, medically-managed program for weigh reduction including nutritional rehab, psychological counselling and physical activity. Patients uses the TECNOB web platform for monitoring data concerning dietary, activity level, weight and glycated hemoglobin. Patients maintain contact with dietitian and psychologist via SMS (regularly) and videoconference (6 sessions the first 3 months, then about every 30th day).
Duration: 13 months (incl. 1 month inpatient program)
Add on: NA
Control group: 1 month inpatient program
Clinical effect:
- Weight loss →
Patient safety: NA
Patient experiences: NA
Staff experiences: NA
Investment:
Staff resources
- Development of web platform (http://www.telbios.it)
Running:
Staff resources
- Patient training
- Video consultation
Organization: NA
Health care utilization: NA