Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare > Volume 11, Supplement 1 > Pp. 59-60

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Attitudes of young people with diabetes to an Internet-based virtual clinic

Pam Lowe, Hilary Hearnshaw and Frances Griffiths

Centre for Primary Health Care Studies, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Centre for Primary Health Care Studies, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Centre for Primary Health Care Studies, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
We assessed the feasibility of developing a virtual diabetes clinic for young people, using the Internet. The proposed content of the site would be based on self-efficacy theory, aiming to develop confidence in self-management of diabetes. A questionnaire about the proposed Website was delivered to 72 patients who attended a young person's outpatient clinic in a district hospital. Thirty-nine replies were received, a response rate of 54%. The mean age of the respondents was 13 years. A positive attitude to the potential clinic was reported by 95% of respondents. The items rated as most useful were: quick and easy access to up-to-date information about diabetes; the opportunity to ask an expert; good graphics; easy navigation; interactivity. Responses to open questions indicated that 24-hour access and anonymity in asking questions were also valued. A virtual clinic appears to be a possible method of health-care delivery to young people with diabetes.

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