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Nurses' Perspectives on a Telemonitoring Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes: Findings from a Feasibility Study
Iben E Giese1, Pernille F Barington2, Peter Vestergaard2
1Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 23, 2026
Summary
Nurses found telemonitoring valuable for guiding patients with type 2 diabetes, but faced challenges like increased workload and technical issues. Adequate training and support are crucial for healthcare professionals to effectively manage these remote patient monitoring interventions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Digital Health
- Diabetes Management
Background:
- Telemonitoring offers potential for managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes.
- Feasibility studies are essential to understand real-world implementation challenges.
- Nurses play a critical role in the success of telemonitoring interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore registered nurses' experiences with a telemonitoring intervention for adults with poorly controlled, non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes.
- To identify opportunities and challenges faced by nurses during the feasibility study.
- To gather insights for improving the design and implementation of diabetes telemonitoring.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving nine registered nurses across four clinical settings.
- Data collected through semi-structured interviews.
- Reflexive thematic analysis used for data interpretation.
Main Results:
- Nurses recognized the utility of remote blood glucose monitoring for patient guidance.
- Telemonitoring led to increased workload due to technical problems, device setup, and workflow inefficiencies.
- Nurses highlighted the need for structured guidance, comprehensive training, and ongoing support.
Conclusions:
- Successful telemonitoring implementation requires not only patient engagement but also adequate preparation and support for healthcare professionals.
- Addressing technical and workflow challenges is vital for efficient telemonitoring.
- Findings inform the design of interventions to support sustainable adoption of telemonitoring in clinical practice.
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