The Rapid Implementation of an Innovative Virtual Diabetes Boot Camp Program: Case Study.
JMIR Diabetes
; 7(1): e32369, 2022 Jan 14.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
COVID-19 disrupted health care, causing a decline in the health of patients with chronic diseases and a need to reimagine diabetes care. With the advances in telehealth programs, there is a need to effectively implement programs that meet the needs of patients quickly.OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this paper was to create a virtual boot camp program for patients with diabetes, in 3 months, from project conception to the enrollment of our first patients. Our goal is to provide practical strategies for rapidly launching an effective virtual program to improve diabetes care.METHODS:
A multidisciplinary team of physicians, dieticians, and educators, with support from the telehealth team, created a virtual program for patients with diabetes. The program combined online diabetes data tracking with weekly telehealth visits over a 12-week period.RESULTS:
Over 100 patients have been enrolled in the virtual diabetes boot camp. Preliminary data show an improvement of diabetes in 75% (n=75) of the patients who completed the program. Four principles were identified and developed to reflect the quick design and launch.CONCLUSIONS:
The rapid launch of a virtual diabetes program is feasible. A coordinated, team-based, systematic approach will facilitate implementation and sustained adoption across a large multispecialty ambulatory health care organization.
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MEDLINE
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Sysrev_observational_studies
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Implementation_research
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En
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JMIR Diabetes
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
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CA
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