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Using Telecare for Diabetic Patients: A Mixed Systematic Review

Authors:
Isabelle Vedel
Muriel Mignerat
Anshuman Saksena
Liette Lapointe

Keywords: telecare; health information technology; diabetes, systematic review; mixed methods

Abstract:
Numerous telecare interventions and technologies are used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This systematic review examines the different telecare interventions implemented, the technologies used, as well as their associated outcomes. Such a synthesis aims at optimizing telecare use for diabetic patients and informing decision makers on technology selection and the impacts that can be expected with telecare use. Following a systematic, comprehensive search of databases, 2,139 qualitative and quantitative studies were initially selected; after careful review and screening, 50 studies were coded and analyzed. The results of this review will be used by healthcare professionals, organizations and patient support groups to tailor their policies with regards to the choice, planning, diffusion and monitoring of telecare interventions and the technologies implemented to care for patients with diabetes.

Pages: 224 to 227

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2013

Publication date: February 24, 2013

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4359

ISBN: 978-1-61208-252-3

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from February 24, 2013 to March 1, 2013