Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare > Volume 11, Supplement 1 > Pp. 76-78

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School nurse, family and provider connectivity in the FITE diabetes project

Toree H Malasanos, Bhavin D Patel, Jay Klein and Julie B Burlingame

Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA; Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA; Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA; Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
The Florida Initiative in Telehealth and Education (FITE) diabetes project includes a system of remote blood glucose monitoring and online education for school personnel, families and providers. Forty-four patients with diabetes (100% of patients), six caregivers, six case managers and 18 school nurses were provided with secure email access, allowing blood glucose and other data transfer. In all, 50% of school nurses and 100% of case managers completed educational modules on the FITE Website. Over 90% of patients and all school nurses received equipment for transmitting blood glucose data to their computers. The data were discussed during clinic appointments. Inclusion of previously unavailable data from school nurses contributed to fine-tuning the diabetes management regimen. Those patients, families and school nurses who chose to transmit blood glucose data and participate in online education expressed satisfaction with the technology, the process and the improved communication.

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