ArticleBMC endocrine disorders2011
Systematic review of communication technologies to promote access and engagement of young people with diabetes into healthcare.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A systematic review of interventions to improve outcomes for young adults with Type 1 diabetes.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2017Pooled it
- Telehealth Interventions to Support Self-Management of Long-Term Conditions: A Systematic Metareview of Diabetes, Heart Failure, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Cancer.Journal of medical Internet research · 2017Pooled it
- Effect of telemedicine on glycated hemoglobin in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2017Pooled it
- Barriers to Remote Health Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Proposed Classification Scheme.Journal of medical Internet research · 2017Pooled it
- A systematic review of axillary web syndrome (AWS).Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2015Pooled it
- Interventions to improve safe and effective medicines use by consumers: an overview of systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2014Pooled it
- Improving quality of care for persons with diabetes: an overview of systematic reviews - what does the evidence tell us?Systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
- Effects of the Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) Program on Online Care Platform Usage in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of diabetes research · 2020Trial
- Supportive use of digital technologies during transition to adult healthcare for young people with long-term conditions, focusing on Type 1 diabetes mellitus: A scoping review.Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community · 2025Article
- The Impact of Behavior Change Counseling Delivered via a Digital Health Tool Versus Routine Care Among Adolescents With Obesity: Pilot Randomized Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Gaining consensus on emotional wellbeing themes and preferences for digital intervention type and content to support the mental health of young people with long-term health conditions: A Delphi study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- Towards an integrated type 1 diabetes management in low-resource settings: barriers faced by patients and their caregivers in healthcare facilities in Ghana.BMC health services research · 2024Article
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- Capturing At-Home Health and Care Information for Children With Medical Complexity Using Voice Interactive Technologies: Multi-Stakeholder Viewpoint.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Article
- Benefits and Costs of Digital Consulting in Clinics Serving Young People With Long-Term Conditions: Mixed-Methods Approach.JMIR medical informatics · 2018Article
- Digital Clinical Communication for Families and Caregivers of Children or Young People With Short- or Long-Term Conditions: Rapid Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2018Review
- Participants' Experience and Engagement in Check It!: a Positive Psychology Intervention for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.Translational issues in psychological science · 2018Article
- Timely Digital Patient-Clinician Communication in Specialist Clinical Services for Young People: A Mixed-Methods Study (The LYNC Study).Journal of medical Internet research · 2017Article
- The Use of Mobile Health to Deliver Self-Management Support to Young People With Type 1 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Survey.JMIR diabetes · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundResearch has investigated whether communication technologies (e.g. mobile telephony, forums, email) can be used to transfer digital information between healthcare professionals and young people who live with diabetes. The systematic review evaluates the effectiveness and impact of these technologies on communication.
methodsNine electronic databases were searched. Technologies were described and a narrative synthesis of all studies was undertaken.
resultsOf 20,925 publications identified, 19 met the inclusion criteria, with 18 technologies assessed. Five categories of communication technologies were identified: video-and tele-conferencing (n = 2); mobile telephony (n = 3); telephone support (n = 3); novel electronic communication devices for transferring clinical information (n = 10); and web-based discussion boards (n = 1). Ten studies showed a positive improvement in HbA1c following the intervention with four studies reporting detrimental increases in HbA1c levels. In fifteen studies communication technologies increased the frequency of contact between patient and healthcare professional. Findings were inconsistent of an association between improvements in HbA1c and increased contact. Limited evidence was available concerning behavioural and care coordination outcomes, although improvement in quality of life, patient-caregiver interaction, self-care and metabolic transmission were reported for some communication technologies.
conclusionsThe breadth of study design and types of technologies reported make the magnitude of benefit and their effects on health difficult to determine. While communication technologies may increase the frequency of contact between patient and health care professional, it remains unclear whether this results in improved outcomes and is often the basis of the intervention itself. Further research is needed to explore the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of increasing the use of communication technologies between young people and healthcare professionals.
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