Impact of Telemedicine Versus In-Person Pediatric Outpatient Type 1 Diabetes Visits on Immediate Glycemic Control: Retrospective Chart Review
Our findings demonstrate an immediate improvement in CGM metrics following outpatient visits, regardless of modality. While statistically significant, the magnitude of these changes was small; hence, multiple visits over time would be required to achieve clinically relevant improvement. However, completion of screening laboratory tests was found to be more likely after visits occurring in person. Therefore, we suggest a hybrid approach that allows patient convenience with telemedicine but also incorporates periodic in-person assessment.
Authors
- C Ferber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0677-8740)
- Steven D. Mittelman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2867-1298)
- Holly Wilhalme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9908-6219)
- Rebecca Hicks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3060-971X)
- Tannaz Moin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5035-6641)
Institutions
- Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (US)
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- Los Angeles Medical Center (US)
- Miller Children's & Women's Hospital (US)
- Mattel Children's Hospital (US)
- Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior (US)
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Diabetes
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/58579
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00