Dalton Jacobs Brian Sebastian Nidheesh Sharma 26 May 2011 An Investigation into Diabetes Management Software with Social Networking Support Introduction Related Work Problem Statement ID: 390515
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E-Health
Dalton JacobsBrian SebastianNidheesh Sharma26 May 2011
An
Investigation into
Diabetes Management
Software with Social Networking Support Slide2
Introduction
Related Work
Problem Statement
Proposal
High Level Overview
Work Allocation
Methodology Ethical IssuesRisksAnticipated OutcomesTimelineConclusionReferences
Presentation Outline
Nidheesh
Dalton
BrianSlide3
What is Diabetes?A medical disorder that is characterized by raised glucose levels due to insufficient insulin secretion or reduced insulin action, or both
IntroductionSlide4
In 2004, about 3.4 million people worldwide died from diabetes [WHO 2011]
2 people every 10 seconds! In 2006, approx. 6.5 million diabetics in South Africa [Health 24 2006] Out of an estimated population of 47 million South Africans at that time period [Statistics South Africa 2006]Only 8000 were registered with the Diabetes South Africa network [Health 24 2006]
IntroductionSlide5
How to manage DiabetesSelf Management
Self monitoring of blood glucose levelsDiet controlSocial SupportFamily and FriendsCommunicating with other patientsSeeking quick professional advice
IntroductionSlide6
Diabetes Pilot software [Digital Altitudes 2010]
+ Compatible with mobile devices and computers - Costly and not affordable by an average user thus limiting the products recognition in a society
Related WorkSlide7
CureTogether Social Network [Swan 2009]
+ Allows patients to anonymously compare and track conditions with one another - Focuses more on information sharing and not so much on emotional support
PatientsLikeMe
Social Network [Swan 2009]
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Offers patient-to-patient support based on their own experience
- Not easily accessible from any other device other than a computer thus restricting communication Related WorkSlide8
In South Africa, there is a lack of publicly available E-Health systems for diabetes self-management
Lack of publicly available online social support structures for diabetics in South AfricaPatients prefer remaining anonymous when interacting with other patientsAn Investigation into the Accessibility and Affordability of E-Health Systems in South Africa is required
Problem StatementSlide9
Investigate what type of E-Health system that diabetic patients really need
Questionnaires, Interviews, Online SurveysDesign a System based on User RequirementsUser Centred DesignAffordable and Easily AccessibleThrough the possible use of location based servicePilot the Final Working System
ProposalSlide10
High Level OverviewSlide11
Workload will be divided into 3 different sections as follows:
Team Member 1: Diabetes Self-Management System Team Member 2: Social Support and Social Networking Team Member 3: Applicability of E-health to Mobile Technology Work AllocationSlide12
Work AllocationSlide13
Methodology
Piloting
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Analysis Stage
Consists of obtaining information from diabetic patients in order to define the requirements of the new system Project Test UsersQuestionnaires and Online SurveysMethodology (1)Slide15
Analysis Stage
Consists of obtaining information from diabetic patients in order to define the requirements of the new system LocalizationLocation-based ServiceEach team member is responsible for investigating the integration of localization with our final system
Methodology (1)Slide16
Design and Development StageInvolves developing prototypes by utilizing the information from the initial stage
Low Fidelity PrototypeHigh Fidelity PrototypeMethodology (2)Slide17
Implementation Stage
Pilot Final SystemEvaluation of system will be targeted at user group derived in analysis stageMethodology (3)Slide18
Final System Evaluation StageA quantitative evaluation of the final system
QuestionnairesLog files of Final SystemWhether the speed of using the system improves over time Illustrate if our system is utilized on a regular basis (Time Permitting)
Methodology (4)Slide19
Ensure Anonymity of Participants if required
Obtain ethical clearance from the university to conduct these user experiments Inform participants to continue their usual diabetes management as well as use our new system Ethical IssuesSlide20
Hardware Issues
Failure to attract usersEthical clearance delay Data collection delay Unfamiliarity with Certain Technologies
RisksSlide21
The amount of users who volunteer to take part in this research
Constructive feedback from participants Key Success FactorsSlide22
A functioning system developed from user defined design
Positive evaluation of systemAn affordable systemEasily accessible system by potential usersAnticipated OutcomesSlide23
Timeline
Deliverable Due
Due Date
Initial Questionnaire Design
15/06/2011
Initial Survey Using Questionnaires
20/07/2011
Compilation of Questionnaires Data
29/07/2011
Low Fidelity Paper Prototype
07/08/2011
Evaluation of Prototype
13/08/2011
High Fidelity Prototype
21/08/2011
Evaluation of Prototype
29/08/2011
Final Working System
19/09/2011
Evaluation of System
02/10/2011Slide24
Develop a system that focuses more on the user’s needs that possibly
revolutionises the healthcare systemAffordable and Easily AccessibleBased on User Centred DesignA system to provide a better way to self-manage an individual’s health and allow them to assist each other by means of social networking
ConclusionSlide25
Examine methods to promote an E-health system
Centred on continuous evaluation Users will be given a two week period to utilize the system and include it in their daily life Allows us to monitor the system in actual use
Future WorkSlide26
Gantt ChartSlide27
Gantt ChartSlide28
DIGITAL ALTITUDES. 2010. Diabetes Pilot: Software for Diabetes. http://www.diabetespilot.com/.
HEALTH 24. 2006. Diabetes South Africa. http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-808-1662,35771.asp.STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA. 2006. Mid Year Population Estimates, South Africa 2006. Statistical Release P0302. 1-13.SWAN, M. 2009. Emerging patient-driven health care models: an examination of health social networks, consumer personalized medicine and quantified self-tracking.
International journal of environmental research and public health. 6. 492-525.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. 2011. Diabetes. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs312/en/.
ReferencesSlide29
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