Resultados de un programa de telemedicina para pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 en atención primaria / Results of a telemedicine program for primary care patients with type 2 diabetes

Objetivo: Evaluar la repercusión de un programa de telemedicina en el estado de salud percibido de pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 en atención primaria, así como la aceptación y el grado de satisfacción de los pacientes. Método: Mediante un diseño no experimental (reflexivo) antes-después se realizó, a través de telemedicina, un seguimiento de 18 meses en 52 pacientes con diabetes. Además de la transmisión electrónica semanal de la glucemia basal, periódicamente se proporcionó a los pacientes recomendaciones sobre hábitos saludables. Resultados: Al comparar los valores medios de glucemia a lo largo del seguimiento no se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Sin embargo, al finalizar la participación, la puntuación en el estado de salud autopercibido aumentó significativamente respecto a la valoración inicial (70,5 ± 12,8 frente a 62,8 ± 15,0; p = 0,02). Tras 18 meses de participación en el programa de telemedicina se manifestaron satisfechos el 57,7% y muy satisfechos el 38,5%. Conclusiones: Aunque no se ha observado una mejoría en el control glucémico a lo largo del seguimiento, la transmisión electrónica de la información ha resultado viable y satisfactoria para los pacientes, en quienes se ha comprobado un mayor nivel de salud percibida (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the impact of a telemedicine program on self-perceived health in patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care, as well as patient acceptance of and satisfaction with this program. Method: We conducted an 18-month follow-up through telemedicine in 52 diabetic patients. The study design was non-experimental (before and after). In addition to weekly electronic transmission of fasting glucose levels, we regularly provided advice to patients about healthy habits. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed when mean blood glucose values were compared during follow-up. However, at the end of participation, the mean score in self-perceived health was significantly higher than at the initial assessment (70.5 ± 12.8 vs. 62.8 ± 15.0, p = 0.02). After 18 months of participation in the telemedicine program, 57.7% of patients were satisfied and 38.5% were very satisfied. Conclusions: Although glycemic control did not improve during the follow-up, electronic transmission of information was found to be feasible and satisfactory for patients. The patients reported a higher level of self-perceived health (AU)

[Results of a telemedicine program for primary care patients with type 2 diabetes]. / Resultados de un programa de telemedicina para pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 en atención primaria.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of a telemedicine program on self-perceived health in patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care, as well as patient acceptance of and satisfaction with this program. METHOD: We conducted an 18-month follow-up through telemedicine in 52 diabetic patients. The study design was non-experimental (before and after). In addition to weekly electronic transmission of fasting glucose levels, we regularly provided advice to patients about healthy habits. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were observed when mean blood glucose values were compared during follow-up. However, at the end of participation, the mean score in self-perceived health was significantly higher than at the initial assessment (70.5±12.8 vs. 62.8±15.0, p=0.02). After 18 months of participation in the telemedicine program, 57.7% of patients were satisfied and 38.5% were very satisfied. CONCLUSIONS: Although glycemic control did not improve during the follow-up, electronic transmission of information was found to be feasible and satisfactory for patients. The patients reported a higher level of self-perceived health.