Abstract
In the 21st century technology has rapidly evolved and has managed to eliminate distances, and especially in the health sector. The purpose of this study is to investigate the families satisfaction and effectiveness resulted from the use of telehealth services that are provided to children with diabetes mellitus type 1. The evaluation at the individual level (user) has been done by completing two questionnaires. The study involved 100 parents whose children have diabetes mellitus type 1 (50 using telemedicine and 50 without). The majority of parents involved in the study, thinks that their knowledge level on telemedicine system is sufficient (96%) and would recommend its use to other parents whose children have diabetes (82%). Meanwhile, 80% evaluate the telemedicine system as adequate.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Digital Healthcare Empowering Europeans - Proceedings of MIE 2015 |
Publisher | IOS Press |
Pages | 105-109 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Volume | 210 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781614995111 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | 26th Medical Informatics in Europe Conference, MIE 2015 - Madrid, Spain Duration: 27 May 2015 → 29 May 2015 |
Other
Other | 26th Medical Informatics in Europe Conference, MIE 2015 |
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Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Madrid |
Period | 27/05/15 → 29/05/15 |
Keywords
- children
- Diabetes mellitus
- telemedicine
- telepediatric