scholarly journals Health Care Professionals’ Clinical Perspectives on Glycemic Control and Satisfaction With a New Blood Glucose Meter With a Color Range Indicator: Online Evaluation in India, Russia, China, and the United States

JMIR Diabetes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e1
Author(s):  
Mike Grady ◽  
Laurence Barry Katz ◽  
Pamela Anderson ◽  
Brian Leonard Levy
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Online Evaluation ◽  
Glucose Meter ◽  
Blood Glucose Meter ◽  
Range Indicator

scholarly journals Health Care Professionals� Clinical Perspectives on Glycemic Control and Satisfaction With a New Blood Glucose Meter With a Color Range Indicator: Online Evaluation in India, Russia, China, and the United States (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Grady ◽  
Laurence Barry Katz ◽  
Pamela Anderson ◽  
Brian Leonard Levy
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
The United States ◽  
Color Features ◽  
Glucose Meter ◽  
Diabetes Educators

BACKGROUND We previously demonstrated in patients with diabetes that displaying blood glucose results in association with color improved their ability to interpret glucose results. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions of health care professionals (HCPs) in specific countries about the value of color on a new glucose meter and to determine if HCP perspectives among countries differ on the value of this approach in clinical practice. METHODS A total of 180 HCPs, including 105 endocrinologists, 34 primary care physicians, 25 diabetes educators, and 16 pharmacists, were recruited from India (n=50), Russia (n=50), China (n=50), and the United States (n=30). These HCPs experienced the OneTouch Select Plus Simple glucose meter online from their own office computer using interactive demonstrations (webpages, meter simulator, and video clips). After providing demographic and current clinical practice insights, HCPs responded to questions about the utility of the color-enhanced glucose meter. RESULTS Mean age and years in their current professional role for the 180 HCPs was 41.3 (SD 8.1) and 13.3 (SD 6.8) years for endocrinologists, 41.3 (SD 8.3) and 14.1 (SD 6.8) years for primary care physicians, 37.5 (SD 8.7) and 12.7 (SD 6.8) years for diabetes educators, and 35.9 (SD 5.3) and 9.5 (SD 5.2) years for pharmacists. In all, 88% (44/50) of Russian and 83% (25/30) of American HCPs said their patients find it easy to recognize low, in-range, or high blood glucose results compared to 56% (28/50) of HCPs in China and 42% (21/50) in India. Regardless of country, HCPs had less confidence that their patients act on blood glucose results with 52% (26/50) in Russia, 63% (19/30) in the United States, 60% (30/50) in China, and 40% (20/50) in India responding positively. During the interactive online meter experience, HCPs from all countries responded positively to questions about a meter with color features. After reflecting on the value of this meter, most HCPs strongly agreed or agreed their patients would be more inclined to act on results using a meter with color features (Russia: 92%, 46/50; United States: 70%, 21/30; China: 98%, 49/50; India: 94%, 47/50). They also said that color was particularly useful for patients with lower numeracy or education who may struggle with interpreting results (Russia: 98%, 49/50; United States: 77%, 23/30; China: 100%, 50/50; India: 82%, 41/50). CONCLUSIONS This multicountry online study provides evidence that HCPs had high overall satisfaction with the OneTouch Select Plus glucose meter, which uses color-coded information to assist patients with interpreting blood glucose results. This may be especially helpful in patient populations with low numeracy or literacy and limited access to health care and direct interaction with HCPs.

scholarly journals Health Care Professionals’ Clinical Perspectives and Acceptance of a Blood Glucose Meter and Mobile App Featuring a Dynamic Color Range Indicator and Blood Sugar Mentor: Online Evaluation in Seven Countries

10.2196/13847 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. e13847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Grady ◽  
Usha Venugopal ◽  
Katia Robert ◽  
Graham Hurrell ◽  
Oliver Schnell
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Office Visits ◽  
Color Range ◽  
Glucose Meter ◽  
Range Indicator

Background Despite many new therapies and technologies becoming available in the last decade, people with diabetes continue to struggle to achieve good glycemic control. Innovative and affordable solutions are needed to support health care professionals (HCPs) to improve patient outcomes. Objective To gather current self-management perceptions of HCPs in seven countries and investigate HCP satisfaction with a new glucose meter and mobile app featuring a dynamic color range indicator and a blood sugar mentor. Methods A total of 355 HCPs, including 142 endocrinologists (40.0%), 108 primary care physicians (30.4%), and 105 diabetes nurses (29.6%), were recruited from the United Kingdom (n=50), France (n=50), Germany (n=50), India (n=54), Algeria (50), Canada (n=51), and the United States (n=50). HCPs experienced the OneTouch Verio Reflect glucose meter and the OneTouch Reveal mobile app online from their own office computers using interactive demonstrations via webpages and multiple animations. After providing demographic and clinical practice insights, HCPs responded to statements about the utility of the system. Results Concerning current practice, 83.1% (295/355) of HCPs agreed that poor numeracy or health literacy was a barrier for their patients. A total of 85.9% (305/355) and 92.1% (327/355) of HCPs responded that type 2 diabetes (T2D) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients were aware of what represented a low, in-range, or high blood glucose result. Only 62.0% (220/355) felt current glucose meters made it easy for patients to understand if results were in range. A total of 50.1% (178/355) and 78.0% (277/355) of HCPs were confident that T1D and T2D patients took action for low or high results. A total of 87.0% (309/355) agreed that the ColorSure Dynamic Range Indicator could help them teach patients how to interpret results and 88.7% (315/355) agreed it made them more aware of hyper- and hypoglycemic results so they could take action. A total of 83.7% (297/355) of HCPs agreed that the Blood Sugar Mentor feature gave personalized guidance, insight, and encouragement so patients could take action. A total of 82.8% (294/355) of HCPs also agreed that the Blood Sugar Mentor provided real-time guidance to reinforce the goals HCPs had set so patients could take steps to manage their diabetes between office visits. After experiencing the full system, 85.9% (305/355) of HCPs agreed it was beneficial for patients with lower numeracy or health literacy; 96.1% (341/355) agreed that it helped patients understand when results were low, in range, or high; and 91.0% (323/355) agreed that the way it displayed diabetes information would make patients more inclined to act upon results. A total of 89.0% (316/355) of HCPs agreed that it would be helpful for agreeing upon appropriate in-range goals for their patients for their next clinic visit. Conclusions This multi-country online study provides evidence that HCPs were highly satisfied with the OneTouch Verio Reflect meter and the OneTouch Reveal mobile app. Each of these use color-coded information and the Blood Sugar Mentor feature to assist patients with interpreting, analyzing, and acting upon their blood glucose results, which is particularly beneficial to keep patients on track between scheduled office visits.

scholarly journals Health Care Professionals’ Clinical Perspectives & Satisfaction with a Blood Glucose Meter and Mobile App featuring a Dynamic Color Range Indicator and Blood Sugar Mentor: Online Evaluation in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, Algeria, Canada and the United States (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Grady ◽  
Usha Venugopal ◽  
Katia Robert ◽  
Graham Hurrell ◽  
Oliver Schnell
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Office Visits ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Glucose Meter ◽  
Range Indicator

BACKGROUND Despite many new therapies and technologies becoming available in the last decade, people with diabetes continue to struggle to achieve good glycemic control. Innovative and affordable solutions are needed to support healthcare professionals (HCPs) to improve patient outcomes OBJECTIVE To gather current self-management perceptions of HCPs in seven countries and investigate HCP satisfaction with a new glucose meter and mobile app featuring a dynamic color range indicator and a blood sugar mentor METHODS A total of 355 HCPs, including 142 endocrinologists, 108 primary care physicians, and 105 nurses, were recruited from the United Kingdom (n=50), France (n=50), Germany (n=50), India (n=54), Algeria (50), Canada (n=51) and the United States (n=50). HCPs experienced the OneTouch Verio Reflect glucose meter and OneTouch Reveal mobile app online from their own office computer using interactive demonstrations (via webpages and multiple animations). After providing demographic and clinical practice insights, HCPs responded to statements about the utility of the system. RESULTS Concerning current practice, 83% (295/355) of HCPs agreed poor numeracy or health literacy was a barrier for their patients. 86% (305/355) and 92% (327/355) of HCPs responded that type 2 (T2D) and type 1 (T1D) patients were aware what represented a low, in-range or high blood glucose result. Only 62% felt current glucose meters made it easy for patients to understand if results were in-range. 50% (178/355) and 78% (277/35) were confident that T2D and T1Ds took action for low or high results. 87% (309/355) agreed the ColorSure Dynamic Range Indicator could help them teach patients how to interpret results and 89% (323/355) agreed it made them more aware of hyper and hypoglycemic results so they could take action. 86% (305/355) agreed the Blood Sugar Mentor feature, gave personalized guidance, insight, and encouragement so patients could take action. 86% (305/355) also agreed the Blood Sugar Mentor provided real-time guidance to reinforce the goals HCPs had set, so patients could take steps to manage diabetes between office visits. After experiencing the full system, 86% (305/355) agreed it was beneficial for patients with lower numeracy or health literacy, 96% (341/355) that it helped patients understand when results were low, in-range or high and 91% (323/355) agreed the way it displayed diabetes information would make patients more inclined to act upon results. 89% (316/355) agreed it would be helpful for agreeing appropriate in-range goals for their patients next clinic visit. CONCLUSIONS This multi-country online study provides evidence that HCPs were highly satisfied with the OneTouch Verio Reflect meter and OneTouch Reveal mobile app, which each use color-coded information and a Blood Sugar Mentor feature to assist patients with interpreting, analyzing and acting upon their blood glucose results, which is particularly beneficial to keep patients on track between scheduled office visits CLINICALTRIAL none

scholarly journals Short-Term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisuke Shibata
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
The United States ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cultural Competencies ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Context Although cultural competencies in athletic training education exist, there are limited international athletic training educational opportunities available. Study abroad experiences help students gain international and multicultural perspectives. The lack of study abroad opportunities is more pronounced in non–English-speaking countries. Objective The purpose of this article is to describe experiences with developing and conducting a short-term, faculty-led study abroad program in Japan. Essential elements and recommendations based on the study abroad program are interwoven throughout the article. Background The diversity in the United States and among the collegiate student-athlete population has increased. However, the population of athletic training professionals does not match this diversity. This mismatch has increased attention to the demand to find ways to nurture cultural competencies in athletic trainers. Simultaneously with changes in the United States, growth of the athletic training profession and athletic training educational programs is noticeable in Japan and other non–English-speaking countries. A well-designed study abroad program can expose students to the unique perspectives of athletic training and/or related health care professions and nurture cultural competency. Recommendations(s) A short-term, faculty-led study abroad program should include an assistant and local facilitator, multiple site visits, at least a day without guidance from the program, an adequate balance between academic and cultural activities, program dinners, opportunities for students to present and share their experiences, and a focus on keeping the trip safe. Conclusion(s) The short-term, faculty-led study abroad program in Japan offered unique opportunities for athletic training students to gain knowledge of and an appreciation for athletic training in diverse cultures and to incorporate these experiences into their future personal and professional practice. Further information and data are required to provide an optimum education for students to learn and apply cultural competencies as health care professionals.

scholarly journals Features, Functionality, and Acceptability of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus in the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 476-490
Author(s):  
Vinaya Manchaiah ◽  
George Vlaescu ◽  
Srinivas Varadaraj ◽  
Elizabeth Parks Aronson ◽  
Marc A. Fagelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Software Safety ◽  
Regulatory Aspects ◽  
The United Kingdom

Objective Although tinnitus is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in the general population, patients with bothersome tinnitus are challenged by issues related to accessibility of care and intervention options that lack strong evidence to support their use. Therefore, creative ways of delivering evidence-based interventions are necessary. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) demonstrates potential as a means of delivering this support but is not currently available in the United States. This article discusses the adaptation of an ICBT intervention, originally used in Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom, for delivery in the United States. The aim of this study was to (a) modify the web platform's features to suit a U.S. population, (b) adapt its functionality to comply with regulatory aspects, and (c) evaluate the credibility and acceptability of the ICBT intervention from the perspective of health care professionals and patients with bothersome tinnitus. Materials/Method Initially, the iTerapi ePlatform developed in Sweden was adopted for use in the United States. Functional adaptations followed to ensure that the platform's functional and security features complied with both institutional and governmental regulations and that it was suitable for a U.S. population. Following these adaptations, credibility and acceptance of the materials were evaluated by both health care professionals ( n = 11) and patients with bothersome tinnitus ( n = 8). Results Software safety and compliance regulatory assessments were met. Health care professionals and patients reported favorable acceptance and satisfaction ratings regarding the content, suitability, presentation, usability, and exercises provided in the ICBT platform. Modifications to the features and functionality of the platform were made according to user feedback. Conclusions Ensuring that the ePlatform employed the appropriate features and functionalities for the intended population was essential to developing the Internet-based interventions. The favorable user evaluations indicated that the intervention materials were appropriate for the tinnitus population in the United States.

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