Trial reportBMJ open2015
Qualitative study of telemonitoring of blood glucose and blood pressure in type 2 diabetes.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 47 citations in OpenAlex.
- A realist review of factors critical for the implementation of eHealth in chronic disease management.BMC health services research · 2025Pooled it
- Nurse-led remote digital support for adults with chronic conditions: A systematic synthesis without meta-analysis.Journal of clinical nursing · 2025Pooled it
- Exploring the impact of telemedicine in chronic patients from diverse socioeconomic contexts: systematic review of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
- Interactive Remote Patient Monitoring Devices for Managing Chronic Health Conditions: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- Supported Telemonitoring and Glycemic Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes: The Telescot Diabetes Pragmatic Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.PLoS medicine · 2016Trial
- Experiences of People With Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Using Telemonitoring: Qualitative Study Embedded in a Feasibility Trial.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators for implementation of lifestyle related blended care interventions for overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a scoping review.Implementation science communications · 2026Review
- Patient's Perceptions of a Centralized Virtual Ward for Remote Patient Monitoring in Primary Care: Qualitative Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- Analyzing the Current Status of the Telemedicine Pilot Project Using Korean National Health Insurance Service Data.Journal of Korean medical science · 2025Article
- Current Implementation of Digital Health in Chronic Disease Management: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Self-monitoring blood pressure in pregnancy: evaluation of women's experiences of the BUMP trials.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Home living older adults' subjective perceptions, evaluation, and interpretations of various welfare technology: A systematic review of qualitative studies.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2024Article
- Use of telemonitoring in patient self-management of chronic disease: a qualitative meta-synthesis.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2023Review
- Examining Use Behavior of a Goal-Supporting mHealth App in Primary Care Among Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions: Qualitative Descriptive Study.JMIR human factors · 2022Article
- Community Health Programs Delivered Through Information and Communications Technology in High-Income Countries: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Article
- The Impact of Telemonitoring on Improving Glycemic and Metabolic Control in Previously Lost-to-Follow-Up Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Single-Center Interventional Study in the United Arab Emirates.International journal of clinical practice · 2022Article
- Identifying sustainable lifestyle strategies for maintaining good glycemic control: a validation of qualitative findings.BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2021Article
- How point-of-care HbADiabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2020Article
- Text Messaging and Type 1 Diabetes Management: Qualitative Study Exploring Interactions Among Patients and Health Care Professionals.JMIR diabetes · 2019Article
- Implementing telemonitoring in primary care: learning from a large qualitative dataset gathered during a series of studies.BMC family practice · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo explore the experiences of patients and professionals taking part in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of blood glucose, blood pressure (BP) and weight telemonitoring in type 2 diabetes supported by primary care, and identify factors facilitating or hindering the effectiveness of the intervention and those likely to influence its potential translation to routine practice.
designQualitative study adopting an interpretive descriptive approach.
participants23 patients, 6 nurses and 4 doctors who were participating in a RCT of blood glucose and BP telemonitoring. A maximum variation sample of patients from within the trial based on age, sex and deprivation status of the practice was sought.
setting12 primary care practices in Scotland and England.
methodData were collected via recorded semistructured interviews. Analysis was inductive with themes presented within an overarching thematic framework. Multiple strategies were employed to ensure that the analysis was credible and trustworthy.
resultsTelemonitoring of blood glucose, BP and weight by people with type 2 diabetes was feasible. The data generated by telemonitoring supported self-care decisions and medical treatment decisions. Motivation to self-manage diet was increased by telemonitoring of blood glucose, and the 'benign policing' aspect of telemonitoring was considered by patients to be important. The convenience of home monitoring was very acceptable to patients although professionals had some concerns about telemonitoring increasing workload and costs.
conclusionsTelemonitoring of blood glucose, BP and weight in primary care is a promising way of improving diabetes management which would be highly acceptable to the type of patients who volunteered for this study. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN71674628; Pre-results.
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