Telemedicine-Assisted Self-Management Program for Type 2 Diabetes Patients.
Source: von Storch, K., et al. 2019 - Pubmed ID: 31287736
Setting: Germany,
RCT
Follow up: 3 months
Sample size:
Total: 2441 (115)
IG: 1541 (60)
CG: 900 (55)
Inclusion criteria:
- Diabetes type 2
- Age 40-67 years
Home monitoring
- Glucometer
- Step counter
- Data transfer (Tablet)
- Communication (Tablet)
Phone call
- Guidance
Intervention: Tele medical devices served as a feedback tool for the patients to provide insight into the impact of behavior changes on their blood glucose levels. In each phone-based meeting, coach and participant developed and agreed on personal health goals that helped to better control the disease step by step. Phone calls at least every month.
Duration: 12 months
Add on: +
Control group: Care as usual
Clinical effect:
- HbA1c ↓
- Diabetes self-management ↑
- BMI ↓
- Physical activity →
Patient safety: NA
Patient experiences: NA
Staff experiences: NA
Investment:
Equipment/Materials
- Tablet
- Glucometer
Running:
Staff resources
- Telephone meeting
Organization: NA
Health care utilization: NA