Digitalization of Follow-up Program for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Digital Health
• Chronic Disease Management

Background:

• Digital registries are vital for collecting data on pediatric chronic diseases, particularly type 1 diabetes (T1D).
• Electronic platforms offer superior data quality and efficiency compared to paper-based systems.
• Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong insulin therapy and frequent endocrinologist follow-ups (every 3 months) as per clinical guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement established guidelines for patient journey and digitalized follow-up of pediatric type 1 diabetic patients.
• To reduce the frequency of in-person follow-up visits, especially for rural pediatric patients.
• To leverage digital healthcare solutions for improved management of type 1 diabetes in children.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing digital registries to track and analyze data for pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes.
• Implementing a digitalized follow-up strategy based on current clinical guidelines.
• Focusing on a cohort of 890 children in Armenia, with 99.4% diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Main Results:

• The study focuses on implementing digitalized follow-up processes.
• The primary objective is to decrease the need for in-person visits for rural pediatric patients with T1D.
• Data analysis from digital registries will inform the effectiveness of the implemented strategy.

Conclusions:

• Digitalization of healthcare significantly impacts patient management, offering enhanced efficiency and data quality.
• Implementing digital follow-up protocols can optimize care delivery for pediatric type 1 diabetes.
• Reducing in-person visits through digital means can improve accessibility and adherence for rural populations.