Variation in the Current Use of Technology to Support Diabetes Management in UK Hospitals: Results of a Survey of Health Care Professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been a significant increase in the use of wearable diabetes technologies in the outpatient setting over recent years, but this has not consistently translated into inpatient use.

Methods

An online survey was undertaken to understand the current use of technology to support inpatient diabetes care in the United Kingdom.

Results

Responses were received from 42 different organizations representing 104 hospitals across the United Kingdom. Significant variation was found between organizations in the use of technology to support safe, effective inpatient diabetes care. Benefits of the use of technology were reported, and areas of good practice identified.

Conclusion

Technology supports good inpatient diabetes care, but there is currently variatio

SUBMITTER: Lumb A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10210106 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature