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ArticleJournal of clinical and translational science2025

Perceptions of a comprehensive telehealth intervention in patients with persistently poor type 2 diabetes control.

Jashalynn German, Madeleine R Eldridge, Lucy Esteve, Anastasia-Stefania Alexopoulos, Connor Drake, Allison Lewinski, Hayden B Bosworth, David Edelman, Karen Steinhauser, Matthew J Crowley

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Jashalynn GermanDepartment of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8091-1941
Madeleine R EldridgeDurham Veterans Affairs Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation (ADAPT), Durham, USA.
Lucy EsteveDepartment of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, USA.
Anastasia-Stefania AlexopoulosDepartment of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, USA.
Connor DrakeDurham Veterans Affairs Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation (ADAPT), Durham, USA.
Allison LewinskiDurham Veterans Affairs Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation (ADAPT), Durham, USA.
Hayden B BosworthDepartment of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, USA.
David EdelmanDepartment of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, USA.
Karen SteinhauserDurham Veterans Affairs Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation (ADAPT), Durham, USA.
Matthew J CrowleyDepartment of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, USA.

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Abstract

Introduction: To understand participant perspectives on an effective, practical, comprehensive telehealth intervention for persistently poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and examine how its components contributed to improved outcomes, with the goal of informing broader telehealth-based diabetes management strategies. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews of a purposive sample of patients and staff in the comprehensive telehealth arm of the Practical Telehealth to Improve Control and Engagement for Patients with Clinic-Refractory Diabetes Mellitus study. Using the lens of patient engagement, we applied directed content analysis to categorize themes across the five components of the intervention. Results: The purposive sample included 19 patients (79% male, 53% Black, varying levels of intervention engagement) and 8 staff. The telemonitoring component was associated with encouragement and motivation among patients; staff found satisfaction in providing metrics of success for participants. For the self-management component, patients saw staff as helpful with problem-solving; staff felt patients were receptive to education. Medication management supported medication adherence and optimization and was acceptable to patients. Diet/activity support motivated behavioral changes among patients. Staff felt that depression support allowed for responsiveness to medical and behavioral factors influencing self-management. Identified areas for improvement included staff time constraints, patient difficulties with taking and transmitting data, and challenges with patient adherence among those with mental health conditions. Conclusion: Findings from this study provide insights that may inform the design, implementation, and scalability of comprehensive telehealth models for diabetes management across diverse healthcare settings.

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patient perspectivesqualitative researchstaff perspectivestelehealthType 2 diabetes

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PMCPMC12392345

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