Patient perspectives on continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) for diabetes in Malaysia: a vital voice in health technology assessment (HTA) informing decision-making.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To integrate patient perspectives into Health Technology Assessment (HTA) by exploring the perceived benefits, barriers, and expectations of diabetes patients and their caregivers in Malaysia regarding the use of CGMS.

Methods

This qualitative study employed focus group discussions (FGDs) with 30 participants, including adults, adolescents, and caregivers managing insulin-requiring diabetes, conducted between May and September 2023 in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Malaysia. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically to capture insights into CGMS benefits, barriers, and expectations.

Results

Participants highlighted CGMS as a transformative tool, offering real-time data,

SUBMITTER: Mohamad NF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894388 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature