Home self-management of type 2 diabetes with diabetes technologies in northern France: a focused ethnographic study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition associated with impaired glucose tolerance and a high prevalence of comorbidity, polypharmacy and medication safety incidents. Little is known about the patient work associated with using diabetes management technologies by patients and their informal caregivers at home. This study aims to apply a systems engineering approach to better understand this work.

Methods and analysis

This is a qualitative focused ethnographic study using interview and photography. Adults, living independently at home, with type 2 diabetes who have been using insulin as part of their treatment regimen for a minimum of 6 months and who are using at least one diabetes management technology without support of a professional at home are eligible for i

SUBMITTER: Marcilly R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624803 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature