Diabetes educators: Perceived experiences, supports and barriers to use of common diabetes-related technologies

James, S; Perry, L; Gallagher, R; Lowe, J

Diabetes educators: Perceived experiences, supports and barriers to use of common diabetes-related technologies

James, S

Perry, L

Gallagher, R

Lowe, J

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 2016, 10 (5), pp. 1115 - 1121
Issue Date:: 2016-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	James, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3928-9206	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Perry, L https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8507-1283	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Gallagher, R https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5588-9351	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lowe, J	en_US
dc.date.issued	2016-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 2016, 10 (5), pp. 1115 - 1121	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/91325
dc.description.abstract	© 2016 Diabetes Technology Society. Background: Various technologies are commonly used to support type 1 diabetes management (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy, continuous glucose monitoring systems, smartphone and tablet applications, and video conferencing) and may foster self-care, communication, and engagement with health care services. Diabetes educators are key professional supporters of this patient group, and ideally positioned to promote and support technology use. The aim of this study was to examine diabetes educators' perceived experiences, supports, and barriers to use of common diabetes-related technologies for people with type 1 diabetes. Methods: This qualitative ethnographic study recruited across metropolitan, regional and rural areas of Australia using purposive sampling of Australian Diabetes Educators Association members. Data were collected by semistructured telephone interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Participants (n = 31) overwhelmingly indicated that overall the use of technology in the care of patients with type 1 diabetes was burdensome for them. They identified 3 themes involving common diabetes-related technologies: access to technology, available support, and technological advances. Overall, these themes demonstrated that while care was usually well intentioned it was more often fragmented and inconsistent. Most often care was provided by a small number of diabetes educators who had technology expertise. Conclusions: To realize the potential benefits of these relatively new but common diabetes technologies, many diabetes educators need to attain and retain the skills required to deliver this essential component of care. Furthermore, policy and strategy review is required, with reconfiguration of services to better support care delivery.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1177/1932296816660326	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Insulin Infusion Systems	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Telemedicine	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Personnel	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Nurses	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Interviews as Topic	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Education as Topic	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Mobile Applications	en_US
dc.title	Diabetes educators: Perceived experiences, supports and barriers to use of common diabetes-related technologies	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	5	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	10	en_US
utslib.for	1111 Nutrition and Dietetics	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	5	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	10	en_US

Abstract:

© 2016 Diabetes Technology Society. Background: Various technologies are commonly used to support type 1 diabetes management (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy, continuous glucose monitoring systems, smartphone and tablet applications, and video conferencing) and may foster self-care, communication, and engagement with health care services. Diabetes educators are key professional supporters of this patient group, and ideally positioned to promote and support technology use. The aim of this study was to examine diabetes educators' perceived experiences, supports, and barriers to use of common diabetes-related technologies for people with type 1 diabetes. Methods: This qualitative ethnographic study recruited across metropolitan, regional and rural areas of Australia using purposive sampling of Australian Diabetes Educators Association members. Data were collected by semistructured telephone interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Participants (n = 31) overwhelmingly indicated that overall the use of technology in the care of patients with type 1 diabetes was burdensome for them. They identified 3 themes involving common diabetes-related technologies: access to technology, available support, and technological advances. Overall, these themes demonstrated that while care was usually well intentioned it was more often fragmented and inconsistent. Most often care was provided by a small number of diabetes educators who had technology expertise. Conclusions: To realize the potential benefits of these relatively new but common diabetes technologies, many diabetes educators need to attain and retain the skills required to deliver this essential component of care. Furthermore, policy and strategy review is required, with reconfiguration of services to better support care delivery.

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