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
Tablet
– Data transfer
– Communication
Home monitoring equipment
– Glucometer
– Step counter
Telephone
– 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:
Material
– Tablet
– Glucometer
Running:
Staff resources
– telephone meeting
Organization:
NA
Health care utilization:
NA