Patients' and healthcare professionals' perspectives towards technology-assisted diabetes self-management education. A qualitative systematic review.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Diabetes self-management education is a key aspect in the long-term management of type 2 diabetes. The patient and healthcare professional (HCP) perspective on the use of technology-assisted DSME has yet to be studied. Hence, the objective of this study was to better understand the factors that facilitate or hinder the adoptions of such education by adults with type 2 diabetes and their HCPs. METHODS:We systematically searched five databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection, and PsycINFO) until August 2019. The search included qualitative and mixed-method studies that reported the views of patients and HCPs regarding features, uses, and implementations of technology-assisted DSME. Data were synthesized through an inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS:A t

SUBMITTER: Jain SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7430746 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature