The bio-artificial pancreas to treat type 1 diabetes: Perspectives from healthcare professionals in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Healthcare professionals are relevant stakeholders because of their gatekeeper role in the clinic. This study aims to explore their perspectives on the potential future clinical implementation of the bio-artificial pancreas (BAP) for people with type 1 diabetes, and suitable target groups.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 healthcare professionals, including endocrinologists, nurses, and pancreas transplant surgeons. Inclusion was stopped once data saturation was reached. The audiotaped interviews were transcribed verbatim. Qualitative content analysis using an inductive approach was conducted to develop themes within a coding framework.

Results

Three main themes emerged: (1) hoped-for benefits, which included improved clinical outcomes, e

SUBMITTER: de Jongh D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536005 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature