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role of information and communication technology uporaba ikt na področju zdravja | use of information and communication technologies
in self-management of type 2 diabetes
Filip Krajnc, Maruša Magister, Klara Nartnik, Andrej Starc
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zdravstvena pot 5,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease which represents a sub-
stantial burden on healthcare across the world. The use of information and
communication technology (ICT) in self-management of diabetes is becoming
more common, as it enables effective self-management and control over your
health. Technology such as computers, smart phones, tablets and mobile ap-
ps can overcome time and location barriers by monitoring data such as blood
glucose levels from home and can establish communication between patients
and healthcare personnel. Previous studies have shown that despite numerous
benefits, prevalence of ICT use in self-management of type 2 diabetes is low.
Methods: The descriptive research method with a systematic literature re-
view was used in the following databases: Google Schoolar, PubMed, CINAHL
and Medline. The search proceeded with the help of Boolean logical operator
AND, together with the key words: »Patient«, »Type 2 Diabetes«, »Self-man-
agement«, »Information and communication technology«. A systematic litera-
ture review was conducted in the first half of March 2020. PRISMA methodol-
ogy was used to display decisions about usefulness of reviewed sources and ten
of those sources were selected for further analysis.
Results: Patients with type 2 diabetes are willing to use ICT and are aware of its
benefits, but the prevalence remains low. Ignorance about computers, smart
phones or more specifically mobile apps and the possibility of personal infor-
mation breaches are the most common barriers to ICT use. Results show that
the use of ICT contributes to a statistically significant reduction of glycated he-
moglobin (HbA1c), however studies are divided about the reduction of body
weight and body mass index (BMI). Patients want ICT to include different com-
munication channels, enable possibilities for exchanging experiences and con-
nection with different healthcare systems and to offer written and visual indi-
vidualized information about their disease.
Discussion and conclusions: Because the use of ICT enables simpler monitoring
of diabetes and reduces the possibilities of complications, its use is becoming
ever more necessary, due to the fast ageing population and an increasing rate
of chronic disease. This way of self-managing disease will simplify medical treat-
ment for patients living in the countryside because of faster and easier access
to medical assistance. In addition, healthcare personnel will be relieved of un-
necessary treatment and will be able to take preventative measures faster and
more easily through continuous patient monitoring. Developing new ICT for
the management of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes requires collab-
oration between healthcare personnel and ICT experts, in addition we must
consider the patient’s wishes and needs.
Key words: patient, type 2 diabetes, self-management, information and
communication technology
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in self-management of type 2 diabetes
Filip Krajnc, Maruša Magister, Klara Nartnik, Andrej Starc
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zdravstvena pot 5,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease which represents a sub-
stantial burden on healthcare across the world. The use of information and
communication technology (ICT) in self-management of diabetes is becoming
more common, as it enables effective self-management and control over your
health. Technology such as computers, smart phones, tablets and mobile ap-
ps can overcome time and location barriers by monitoring data such as blood
glucose levels from home and can establish communication between patients
and healthcare personnel. Previous studies have shown that despite numerous
benefits, prevalence of ICT use in self-management of type 2 diabetes is low.
Methods: The descriptive research method with a systematic literature re-
view was used in the following databases: Google Schoolar, PubMed, CINAHL
and Medline. The search proceeded with the help of Boolean logical operator
AND, together with the key words: »Patient«, »Type 2 Diabetes«, »Self-man-
agement«, »Information and communication technology«. A systematic litera-
ture review was conducted in the first half of March 2020. PRISMA methodol-
ogy was used to display decisions about usefulness of reviewed sources and ten
of those sources were selected for further analysis.
Results: Patients with type 2 diabetes are willing to use ICT and are aware of its
benefits, but the prevalence remains low. Ignorance about computers, smart
phones or more specifically mobile apps and the possibility of personal infor-
mation breaches are the most common barriers to ICT use. Results show that
the use of ICT contributes to a statistically significant reduction of glycated he-
moglobin (HbA1c), however studies are divided about the reduction of body
weight and body mass index (BMI). Patients want ICT to include different com-
munication channels, enable possibilities for exchanging experiences and con-
nection with different healthcare systems and to offer written and visual indi-
vidualized information about their disease.
Discussion and conclusions: Because the use of ICT enables simpler monitoring
of diabetes and reduces the possibilities of complications, its use is becoming
ever more necessary, due to the fast ageing population and an increasing rate
of chronic disease. This way of self-managing disease will simplify medical treat-
ment for patients living in the countryside because of faster and easier access
to medical assistance. In addition, healthcare personnel will be relieved of un-
necessary treatment and will be able to take preventative measures faster and
more easily through continuous patient monitoring. Developing new ICT for
the management of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes requires collab-
oration between healthcare personnel and ICT experts, in addition we must
consider the patient’s wishes and needs.
Key words: patient, type 2 diabetes, self-management, information and
communication technology
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