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- ItemA comparison of self-documentation in diabetics: electronic versus paper diaries.(2004-01-19) Kerkenbush, Nicole LAttention needs to be given to how patients can capitalize on the benefits of Personal Digital Assistant technology The specific aims of this pilot study are to compare the efficacy of diabetic patients documenting their health maintenance data i e blood glucose levels meal intake and exercise using an electronic patient diary ED versus a traditional pen and paper PD diary and determine participants satisfaction with each diary approach
- ItemThe emerging role of electronic diaries in the management of diabetes mellitus.(2003-08-11) Kerkenbush, Nicole L; Lasome, Caterina E MDiabetes mellitus affects an estimated 17 million people in America A cornerstone to the treatment of this population is appropriate glycemic control which has been associated with better patient outcomes and cost savings from lack of diabetes complications needing treatment The patient diary serves as the primary means used by patients and care providers to monitor and ensure glycemic control among this population and as a key component to effective diabetes management Diabetic patients are encouraged to track continually in a systematic way blood glucose levels dietary intake activity level and insulin dose if applicable for use in guiding appropriate care decisions Traditionally the recording of such patient experience data has occurred in paper based diaries More recently with the advent of personal digital assistant PDA technology electronic diaries are demonstrating promising benefits over paper based diaries To take advantage of this technology patients must be able to use PDA devices accurately and providers must be knowledgeable about their capabilities Advanced practice nurses APNs in general and nurse practitioners in the outpatient setting more specifically play a key role in assessing the appropriateness of PDA technology for individual patients educating patients in various software applications and ensuring the documentation and trending of data This article provides an overview of traditional diabetes management record keeping techniques followed by a review of current PDA technologies and resources that aim to improve the state of diabetic documentation by patients