Using telemedicine to support care for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative analysis of patients' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Telemedicine has been promoted as an economical and effective way to enhance patient care, but its acceptance among patients in low-income and middle-income countries is poorly understood. This study is aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus that used telemedicine to manage their condition.

Design

In-depth and focus group interviews were conducted with participants who have engaged in telemedicine. Questions included were participants' perception on the programme being used, satisfaction as well as engagement with the telemedicine programme. All interviews and focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using a thematic approach.

Participants and setting

People with type 2 d

SUBMITTER: Lee JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6830613 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature