Remote Research: Resources, Intervention Needs, and Methods in People with Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stay-at-home orders associated with the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic were particularly important for older adults with type 2 diabetes, at risk for severe COVID-19 complications. In response, research shifted to remote telehealth methodology. Study participant interests, equipment needs, and ability to adapt methods to the remote/telehealth environment were unknown. Study purposes to assess (1) resource needs (internet/devices accessibility), (2) future telehealth interests, and (3) ability to adapt common research and clinical measures of glycemic control, physical function, activity measures, and quality of life outcomes to a telehealth setting.

Method

Twenty-one participants with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy were recruited from a longitudinal stu

SUBMITTER: Bohnert KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9846402 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature