Experiences and opinions of adults with type 1 diabetes on the android-based open-source closed-loop system in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As an emerging technology, Android-based open-source closed-loop system also called Android Artificial Pancreas System (AAPS), has been increasingly validated by evidence for its effectiveness in improving glycaemic outcomes, positioning it as a crucial option for managing type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, there are still only a few studies examining the experiences of using AAPS, and relevant qualitative studies have not been conducted in Asia so far. This study aimed to explore the experiences and opinions of adult patients with T1D on the AAPS.

Design

Semi-structured interviews and the Insulin Dosing Systems: Perceptions, Ideas, Reflections and Expectations questionnaires were conducted among patients. The questionnaire was scored on a 100-point scale. Thematic an

SUBMITTER: Huang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751815 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature