Evaluating self-management behaviors of diabetic patients in a telehealthcare program: longitudinal study over 18 months
Journal
Journal of medical Internet research
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
12
Date Issued
2013-12-09
Author(s)
Chen, Lichin
Wang, Chiou-Shiang
Wang, I-Ching
Chung, Yufang
Peng, Hui-Yu
Chen, Hui-Chuen
Hsu, Yu-Ling
Lin, Yu-Sheng
Chen, Huang-Jen
Lee, Hung-Chang
Abstract
Self-management is an important skill for patients with diabetes, and it involves frequent monitoring of glucose levels and behavior modification. Techniques to enhance the behavior changes of diabetic patients have been developed, such as diabetes self-management education and telehealthcare. Although the patients are engaged in self-management activities, barriers to behavior changes remain and additional work is necessary to address the impact of electronic media and telehealthcare on patient self-care behaviors.
Subjects
Internet; diabetes mellitus; online systems; patient access to records; personal health record; self-care; telemedicine
Publisher
JMIR PUBLICATIONS, INC
Type
journal article