Title :
Innovative telemedicine solutions for diabetic patients
Author :
Lehocki, Fedor ; Balogh, Stefan ; Zakovicova, E. ; Kovac, M. ; de Witte, B.
Author_Institution :
FEI STU, Nat. Centre of Telemedicine Services, Bratislava, Slovakia
Abstract :
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the best practices in development of telemedicine services for self-management of patients with diabetes. Target group consisted of type 1 patients of age 27-38. These practices are derived from authors experience, patients and physicians involvement, literature and existing solutions review. Developed mHealth telemedicine system is introduced. Results on usability and acceptability of the proposed solution are described from field testing and patients´ feedback. Discussion on elements influencing the adoption of telemedicine solutions is introduced.
Keywords :
diseases; patient care; patient monitoring; telemedicine; age 27 yr to 38 yr; diabete patient self management; diabetic patients; mHealth telemedicine system; telemedicine solutions; Diabetes; mHealth; mobile solutions; telemedicine;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (IECBES), 2012 IEEE EMBS Conference on
Conference_Location :
Langkawi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1664-4
DOI :
10.1109/IECBES.2012.6498185