E-health relationships diabetes: 50 weeks evaluation
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, vol. 38, pp. 81
Abstract
Hybrid e-health support was given to 11 insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) patients, with electronic support plus a multi-disciplinary health support team.Challenges were low ICT and health literacy.After 50 weeks, attractiveness and feasibility of the intervention were perceived as high: recommendation 9.5 out of 10 and satisfaction 9.6 out of 10.Technology acceptance model (TAM) surveys showed high usefulness and feasibility.Acceptance and health behaviours were reinforced by the prolonged health results: aerobic and strength capacity levels were improved at 50 weeks, plus health related quality of life (plus biometric benefits and medication reductions, reported elsewhere).Regarding e-health theory, we conclude that iterative skill growth cycles are beneficial for long-term adoption and e-relationships.Next, the design analysis shows opportunities for additional affective and social support, on top of the strong benefits already apparent from the direct progress feedback loops used within the health coach processes.
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Ralph Feenstra Aachen
Leiden University Medical Center · Delft University of Technology
Affiliation as printed
Health Coach Program , Stevinweg 1 , 2628 CN Delft , Netherlands
Delft University of Technology, Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6, 2628 XE Delft, Netherlands
Health Coach Program, Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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Marieke Snel Aachen
Leiden University Medical Center · Delft University of Technology
Affiliation as printed
Leiden University Medical Center , Albinusdreef 2 , 2333 ZA Leiden , Netherlands
Delft University of Technology, Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6, 2628 XE Delft, Netherlands
Health Coach Program, Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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Maurice B. Bizino Aachen
Leiden University Medical Center · Delft University of Technology
Affiliation as printed
Leiden University Medical Center , Albinusdreef 2 , 2333 ZA Leiden , Netherlands
Delft University of Technology, Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6, 2628 XE Delft, Netherlands
Health Coach Program, Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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Hildo J. Lamb Aachen
Leiden University Medical Center · Delft University of Technology
Affiliation as printed
Delft University of Technology, Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6, 2628 XE Delft, Netherlands
Health Coach Program, Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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Ben van Ommen Aachen
Leiden University Medical Center · Delft University of Technology
Affiliation as printed
Delft University of Technology, Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6, 2628 XE Delft, Netherlands
Health Coach Program, Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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Hanno Pijl Aachen
Leiden University Medical Center · Delft University of Technology
Affiliation as printed
Delft University of Technology, Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6, 2628 XE Delft, Netherlands
Health Coach Program, Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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Catholijn M. Jonker Aachen
Leiden University Medical Center · Delft University of Technology
Affiliation as printed
Delft University of Technology , Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6 , 2628 XE Delft , Netherlands
Delft University of Technology, Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6, 2628 XE Delft, Netherlands
Health Coach Program, Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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John Verhoef Aachen
Leiden University Medical Center · Delft University of Technology
Affiliation as printed
Delft University of Technology, Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6, 2628 XE Delft, Netherlands
Health Coach Program, Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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