ABSTRACT
The main objective of POWER2DM is to develop and validate a personalized self-management support system (SMSS) for T1 and T2 diabetes patients that combines and integrates i) a decision support system (DSS) based on leading European predictive personalized models for diabetes interlinked with predictive computer models, ii) automated e-coaching functionalities based on Behavioral Change Theories, and iii) real-time Personal Data processing and interpretation. The SMSS offers a guided workflow based on treatment goals and activities where a periodic review evaluates the patients progress and provides detailed feedback on how to improve towards a healthier, diabetes appropriate lifestyle.
Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus , Mentoring , Self-Management , Diabetes Mellitus/diagnosis , Diabetes Mellitus/therapy , Healthy Lifestyle , Humans , Patient ParticipationABSTRACT
The number of people with diabetes is increasing in every European country and as with all chronic diseases, coping with diabetes is a long-term process. Self-Management and supporting behaviour change are aspects when dealing with diabetes. The POWER2DM (Funded by the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 689444) system combines treatment planning and self-management activities by providing interventions to change a patient's lifestyle towards a healthier, diabetes-appropriate life. FHIR3 allows for data exchange.
Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus , Self-Management , Chronic Disease , Europe , Humans , Life Style , Self CareABSTRACT
The number of people with diabetes is increasing in every European country and like all chronic diseases it cannot be cured. However, patient empowerment is an acknowledged strategy for improving the patients' health situation. This paper describes the Action Plan Engine developed as a tool for diabetes patients in the POWER2DM project. The Action Plan Engine offers a guided workflow based on treatment goals and activities. A periodic review evaluates how successful a patient has fulfilled these goals and activities. Part of the evaluation is detailed feedback, in particular about 170 interventions based on Behaviour Change Techniques in order to change a patient's lifestyle behaviour towards a healthier, diabetes-appropriate lifestyle. Additionally, the Action Plan Engine offers decision trees for coping with barriers regarding glucose monitoring, exercise, carbohydrate, insulin and stress.
