Preliminary test of an Internet-based diabetes self-management tool
- 1 March 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
- Vol. 14 (3), 114-116
- https://doi.org/10.1258/jtt.2008.003002
Abstract
Summary Self-care is a way of helping the health service to manage the growth in long-term chronic conditions. We developed an Internet-based self-management tool for diabetes following detailed consultations with patients. The Virtual Clinic allows a patient to communicate with their health professionals, find information about their condition and share support and advice with others through peer-to-peer discussions. We conducted a test of the Virtual Clinic with five patients prior to the start of a six-month pilot study to evaluate its feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness. The test session involved an interactive computer-based element followed by a focus group to gather feedback. All five patients were positive about the Virtual Clinic. A user-centred approach to developing an Internet intervention is important to ensure that it will meet patients' needs and that they will be enthusiastic about using it.Keywords
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