Healthcare Quarterly
Engaging Patients in Online Self-Care Technologies for Chronic Disease Management
Peter Picton, Sara Urowitz, David Wiljer and Joseph A. Cafazzo
Abstract
A common perception is that the use of Internet-based self-care systems is best suited for a younger, tech-proficient population, and that these systems will increase the burden on patients with complex chronic conditions.
The study stratified patients with diabetes into three regimens of use of an Internet-based diabetes self-care portal. Results show that patients were more likely to adhere to a diurnal regimen than a variable regimen, and older patients, over the age of 60, were more adherent than younger patients, regardless of regimen.
This suggests that common misconceptions should be reconsidered when prescribing Internet-based interventions for patients with chronic illness.
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