Self management tools

[aricketts]

Good afternoon.

I'm working on a Masters Design project looking at the way in which NHS patients find value within the service. In particular, I will be focusing on the contrast between a patient with diabetes who has become adept at understanding and managing the condition and someone who only uses the service as when they are unwell.

I am really trying to understand the kinds of tools and options available to someone with diabetes, in terms of self management. I know there are lots of apps and things that help you track blood sugar levels and the like; are there also reminders for you or a calendar that helps you to know when an appointment is due?

Also, I was hoping to find out whether you have 24/7 access to test results and health records or is this guarded in the same way that it is for most patients?

Apologies for the number of questions, any thoughts on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Amy

 

[Northerner]

Hi Amy, if you are hoping to use members to research your project, the best approach is to formulate a questionnaire, using something like survey monkey, and then get the necessary permissions from your educational establishment (you may need Ethics Committee approval). If you can do this and send them to me first, then I am sure our members will be happy to help support your research. Use the 'Contact' at the top of the forum to get in touch with me.