European Survey on Adult People With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Caregivers: Insights into Perceptions of Technology.

IF 4.1 Q2 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
Alfred Penfornis, Su Down, Antoine Seignez, Alizé Vives, Mireille Bonnemaire, Bernhard Kulzer
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Abstract

Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a complex condition requiring constant monitoring and self-management. The landscape of diabetes management is evolving with the development of new technologies. This survey aimed to gain insight into the perceptions and experiences of people with T1D (PWD) and their caregivers on the use of technology in diabetes care, and identify future needs for T1D management.

Methods: PWD and caregivers (≥18 years) living in five European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) completed an online survey. Data were collected during July and August 2021.

Results: Responders included 458 PWD and 54 caregivers. More than 60% of PWD perceived devices/digital tools for diabetes management as useful and 63% reported that access to monitoring device data made their life easier. Nearly half of participants hoped for new devices and/or digital tools. While approximately one-third of all PWD had used teleconsultation, perceptions and usage varied significantly between countries and by age (both P < .0001), with the lowest use in Germany (20%) and the highest in Spain (48%). The proportions of PWD contributing to diabetes care costs varied by device and were highest for smart insulin pen users at 83% compared with 44% for insulin pen users and 37% for insulin pump users. One-quarter (24%) of PWD and 15% of caregivers felt they lacked knowledge about devices/digital tools for T1D.

Conclusions: Most PWD and caregivers had positive perceptions and experiences of new technologies/digital solutions for diabetes management, although improved support and structured education for devices/digital tools are still required.

欧洲1型糖尿病成年人及其护理人员调查:对技术认知的洞察。
背景:1型糖尿病(T1D)是一种需要持续监测和自我管理的复杂疾病。随着新技术的发展,糖尿病管理的前景正在发生变化。这项调查旨在深入了解T1D患者及其护理人员对糖尿病护理技术使用的看法和经验,并确定T1D管理的未来需求。方法:居住在五个欧洲国家(法国、德国、意大利、西班牙和英国)的PWD和护理人员(≥18岁)完成了一项在线调查。数据收集于2021年7月和8月。结果:受访者包括458名PWD和54名护理人员。超过60%的PWD认为设备/数字工具对糖尿病管理有用,63%的PWD报告称,访问监测设备数据使他们的生活更轻松。近一半的参与者希望获得新的设备和/或数字工具。虽然大约三分之一的残疾人使用过远程咨询,但不同国家和年龄的人对远程咨询的看法和使用情况差异很大(均P<0.0001),其中德国使用率最低(20%),西班牙使用率最高(48%)。PWD在糖尿病护理成本中所占的比例因设备而异,智能胰岛素笔用户的比例最高,为83%,而胰岛素笔用户为44%,胰岛素泵用户为37%。四分之一(24%)的PWD和15%的护理人员认为他们缺乏关于T1D设备/数字工具的知识。结论:大多数PWD和护理人员对糖尿病管理的新技术/数字解决方案有积极的看法和经验,尽管仍需要改进设备/数字工具的支持和结构化教育。
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Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology Medicine-Internal Medicine
CiteScore
7.50
自引率
12.00%
发文量
148
期刊介绍: The Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (JDST) is a bi-monthly, peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Diabetes Technology Society. JDST covers scientific and clinical aspects of diabetes technology including glucose monitoring, insulin and metabolic peptide delivery, the artificial pancreas, digital health, precision medicine, social media, cybersecurity, software for modeling, physiologic monitoring, technology for managing obesity, and diagnostic tests of glycation. The journal also covers the development and use of mobile applications and wireless communication, as well as bioengineered tools such as MEMS, new biomaterials, and nanotechnology to develop new sensors. Articles in JDST cover both basic research and clinical applications of technologies being developed to help people with diabetes.
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