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A Virtual Training Program for the Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump: Implementation and Outcomes.
Pinsker, Jordan E; Singh, Harsimran; McElwee Malloy, Molly; Constantin, Alexandra; Leas, Scott; Kriegel, Krista; Habif, Steph.
  • Pinsker JE; Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, Santa Barbara, California, USA.
  • Singh H; Tandem Diabetes Care, Behavioral Sciences, San Diego, California, USA.
  • McElwee Malloy M; Tandem Diabetes Care, Behavioral Sciences, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Constantin A; Tandem Diabetes Care, Data Science, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Leas S; Tandem Diabetes Care, Data Science, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Kriegel K; Tandem Diabetes Care, Clinical Services, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Habif S; Tandem Diabetes Care, Behavioral Sciences, San Diego, California, USA.
Diabetes Technol Ther ; 23(6): 467-470, 2021 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1029729
ABSTRACT
Insulin pump training has traditionally been performed in-person. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated vast increases in the number of virtual pump trainings for Tandem tslim X2 insulin pump starts. A customized structured pump training curriculum specifically tailored to virtual learning was deployed in early 2020, and included (1) preparation for training with use of the tsimulator app, (2) use of the teach-back method during video training, and (3) automating data uploads for follow-up. Retrospective analysis from >23,000 pump training sessions performed from January 1, 2020 to July 28, 2020 showed sensor time-in-range for up to 6 months after training was 72% (60%-81%) for virtual training versus 67% (54%-78%) for in-person training. Higher user satisfaction (4.78 ± 0.52 vs. 4.64 ± 0.68; P < 0.01) and higher user confidence (4.61 ± 0.75 vs. 4.47 ± 0.0.85; P < 0.01) were reported after the virtual sessions. Virtual pump training was well received and proved safe and effective with the new virtual training curriculum.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Insulin Infusion Systems / Patient Education as Topic / Telemedicine / Diabetes Mellitus / Hypoglycemia / Hypoglycemic Agents / Insulin Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Variants Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: Diabetes Technol Ther Journal subject: Endocrinology / Therapeutics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dia.2020.0602

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Insulin Infusion Systems / Patient Education as Topic / Telemedicine / Diabetes Mellitus / Hypoglycemia / Hypoglycemic Agents / Insulin Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Variants Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: Diabetes Technol Ther Journal subject: Endocrinology / Therapeutics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dia.2020.0602