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The Use Of Telehealth For Diabetes Management: A Qualitative Study Of Telehealth Provider Perceptions, Faith P. Hopp, Mary M. Hogan, Peter A. Woodbridge, Julie C. Lowery
The Use Of Telehealth For Diabetes Management: A Qualitative Study Of Telehealth Provider Perceptions, Faith P. Hopp, Mary M. Hogan, Peter A. Woodbridge, Julie C. Lowery
Wayne State University Associated BioMed Central Scholarship
Abstract
Background
Monitoring and Messaging Devices (MMDs) are telehealth systems used by patients in their homes, and are designed to promote patient self-management, patient education, and clinical monitoring and follow-up activities. Although these systems have been widely promoted by health care systems, including the Veterans Health Administration, very little information is available on factors that facilitate use of the MMD system, or on barriers to use.
Methods
We conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with clinicians using MMD-based telehealth programs at two Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in the Midwestern United States.
Results
Findings suggest that MMD program enrollment is limited by both …