Web-based Care For Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
14 November 2008

Abstract

Telediabetes is a form of telemedicine used to provide education and clinical care to persons living with diabetes. Web-based delivery modes using cellular telephones and/or computers are of particular interest as they are becoming increasingly available. A review of current research on the practice of web-based telediabetes to adults with type 2 diabetes was conducted to determine the potential impact of this delivery mode on professional dietetics practice. Nine articles meeting the inclusion criteria were identified, critiqued, and summarized. Studies varied greatly in breadth and scope; consequently, few general conclusions could be drawn about telediabetes programs. Telediabetes programs were discussed in the context of soundness, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and practical characteristics. Trends indicated a promising future for telediabetes. Dietitians should view telemedicine as a viable tool for service delivery and increase their knowledge, competency, advocacy, and research efforts in this area.

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Telediabetes est une forme de télémédecine utilisée pour dispenser de l'information et des soins cliniques aux diabétiques. Les modes de diffusion en ligne à l'aide du téléphone cellulaire ou de l'ordinateur représentent un intérêt particulier en raison de leur accessibilité de plus en plus grande. Une recension des recherches actuelles sur l'information en ligne destinée aux adultes souffrant du diabète de type 2 a été compilée pour déterminer les retombées potentielles de ce mode de diffusion sur la pratique professionnelle de la diététique. Neuf articles satisfaisant aux critères d'inclusion ont été répertoriés, critiqués et résumés. Les études varient grandement en ampleur et en profondeur; par conséquent, peu de conclusions générales pourraient être tirées de ces programmes. Les programmes d'information en ligne sur le diabète ont été évalués quant à leur exactitude, leur efficacité, leur rentabilité et leur côté pratique. Les tendances réservent un avenir prometteur à cette formule. Les diététistes doivent considérer la télémédecine comme un outil viable pour dispenser des services et augmenter leurs connaissances, compétences, interventions et efforts de recherche dans ce domaine.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 69Number 4December 2008
Pages: 185 - 191

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Version of record online: 14 November 2008

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Janice E. Dalton, BSc, HEc, MHS, RD
Eastern Regional Integrated Health Authority, Holyrood, NL

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