Benefits of technology in diabetes management in patients`point of view
Kimuli, Barlon; Yego, Wilson (2013)
Kimuli, Barlon
Yego, Wilson
Turun ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013121821702
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013121821702
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Diabetes remains one of the most healthcare challenges in the world today(Egede et al. 2011). An estimated 347 million people are diabetic and number is projected to double in next 18-20 years (World Health Organization 2013). As the disease continue to affect the world population, so does, the improvement in its care and management by use of modern technology (Bu et. 2007).
The main aim of this thesis is to find out the effect of technology in diabetes management. The thesis is under the E-medic project, which belongs to Central Baltic INTERREG IV A program. It is aimed at improving healthcare by use of technology. (E-medic 2013.) The task of this thesis is to create WebPages to help teach diabetic patients about how technology can help them.
As the diabetes continues to affect more people, there is still need for more research in diabetes management that will not only improve care but also reduce costs incurred by patients and government. This study aims at informing diabetic patients about possibilities of use of technology in their care. (Egede et al. 2011.)
The main aim of this thesis is to find out the effect of technology in diabetes management. The thesis is under the E-medic project, which belongs to Central Baltic INTERREG IV A program. It is aimed at improving healthcare by use of technology. (E-medic 2013.) The task of this thesis is to create WebPages to help teach diabetic patients about how technology can help them.
As the diabetes continues to affect more people, there is still need for more research in diabetes management that will not only improve care but also reduce costs incurred by patients and government. This study aims at informing diabetic patients about possibilities of use of technology in their care. (Egede et al. 2011.)