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Mobile phone-based self-management tools for type 2 diabetes: the few touch application
Eirik Arsand1, Naoe Tatara, Geir Østengen
1Norwegian Centre for Integrated Care and Telemedicine, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway. Eirik.Arsand@telemed.no
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
|March 24, 2010
Summary
Mobile phones can support type 2 diabetes management. The Few Touch application, integrating sensors and feedback, motivated patients to improve health habits and medication, showing good usability.
Area of Science:
- Digital health
- Mobile health interventions
- Diabetes self-management
Background:
- Mobile information and communication technologies offer potential for patient-operated diabetes self-management tools.
- Type 2 diabetes management can be supported by technology-driven lifestyle change interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate a mobile phone-based system for supporting lifestyle changes in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
- To assess the usability and motivational impact of the Few Touch application over a 6-month period.
Main Methods:
- Iterative design process involving focus groups, interviews, prototyping (software/hardware), and feasibility testing.
- Qualitative evaluation of the Few Touch application in everyday settings with 12 type 2 diabetes patients (aged 44-70).
- The system integrated a blood glucose meter, step counter, and food logging with personalized feedback.
Main Results:
- The Few Touch application demonstrated good usability and was well-received by participants.
- Several users adjusted medication, diet, and physical activity based on the system's feedback.
- The integrated blood glucose sensor system was identified as the most valuable functionality.
Conclusions:
- It is feasible to integrate multiple sensors and feedback applications into a cohesive mobile health system for diabetes management.
- The Few Touch application effectively engages individuals with type 2 diabetes in self-monitoring and health improvement.
- The 6-month intervention showed a significant motivational effect on users, promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
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