Abstract
In the UK, 85% of adults use the internet, yet digital technology and web based applications have been slow to realise their potential within health care. Diabetes, a chronic disease requiring extensive self-management, could particularly benefit from an e-health approach. Whilst there are a number of independent on-line diabetes communities, mobile apps, websites and networking opportunities, these operate in silos rather than integrating with mainstream health care. This review will explore the political drivers and barriers to eHealth, and review current digital opportunities for patients and health care professionals within diabetes care.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 13-20 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | The British Journal of Diabetes & Vascular Disease |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
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My Diabetes My Way: an electronic personal health record for NHS Scotland
Cunningham, S. (Author), Morris, A. (Supervisor) & Waller, A. (Supervisor), 2014Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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