| Autor: |
Thomas S J, Crabtree, Pratik, Choudhary, Alistair, Lumb, Peter, Hammond, A, McLay, Fiona, Campbell, Sze M, Ng, Emma G, Wilmot, Sufyan, Hussain |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Zdroj: |
Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders. 13(2) |
| ISSN: |
1869-6953 |
| Popis: |
Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems can enable improved glycaemic outcomes with reduced mental burden. Open-source AID (OS-AID) systems overcome some of the developmental and access barriers enabling a wider use of these systems. Limited data are available on healthcare professional (HCP) opinions and current practice regarding these systems. The aim of this survey was to gain insight into HCP perceptions and practices around OS-AID.This survey was developed collaboratively with OS-AID users and distributed to adult and children's teams, using an online survey tool. Results were received between February and April 2019. Responses were assessed using simple descriptive statistics with analyses stratified by respondent characteristics.317 responses were obtained from a range of HCPs in both adult and paediatric services. Key results include: HCP perception of OS-AID as "risky in the wrong hands" (43%); 91% felt uncomfortable initiating discussions around OS-AID because of lack of regulation (67%) and/or their own lack of knowledge (63%). Half of HCPs (47%) reported that they would choose OS-AID if they themselves had type 1 diabetes.HCPs are generally supportive of OS-AID users but many feel uncomfortable with the technicalities of the systems given the lack of approval. Knowledge around the use of these systems was limited. Re-assessment of HCP perceptions should be performed in the future given the evolving landscape of diabetes technology, recent consensus statements and emerging ethical and legal perspectives.Open-source automated insulin delivery systems are an increasingly encountered diabetes technology. These involve a small glucose sensor and an insulin delivery device called an insulin pump. These two devices interact to allow adjustment of insulin delivery to maintain glucose levels in a desirable range. The computer codes which drive these systems are developed by people with diabetes or their families rather than by device companies; as such, they have not been through formal approval processes and therefore there is limited formal evidence concerning whether they are safe or beneficial to use. Users report high satisfaction with these devices and improvements in their diabetes management. This survey was performed to assess the opinions of UK healthcare professionals and their usual practice. Key results include: UK healthcare professionals would not routinely recommend the use of these devices and there was concern about the medicolegal implications of use. However, UK healthcare professionals were generally supportive of those who chose to use the devices. Interestingly, almost half of the healthcare professionals would use the systems if they had diabetes. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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