Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Continuous Insulin Infusion System, Diabetes Technology, Insulin Pump Therapy
Conditions
Keywords
healthcare professional, diabetes technology, continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pump therapy, continuous insulin infusion system
Brief summary
Assessment of knowledge of healthcare professionals of diabetes mellitus technology (continuous glucose monitoring systems and insulin pump therapy). The study is a cross-sectional, quantitative study at a tertiary university hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece
Detailed description
Data will be collected using a standardized questionnaire. This questionnaire is based on a review of the relevant literature on diabetes management and related technologies. The final instrument consists of 37 closed-ended items. It was organized into four main sections, covering demographic characteristics, knowledge of diabetes mellitus, knowledge of insulin therapy and insulin pump use, and knowledge of CGM systems. Demographics will be also collected along with diabetes knowledge questions and 2 sections (1 for insulin pumps and 1 for continuous glucose monitoring).
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire assessing knowledge on diabetes technology
A standardized questionnaire developed specifically based on a review of the relevant literature on diabetes management and related technologies
Sponsors
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* All qualified and registered HCP practicing at the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki "AHEPA" , who were involved in direct patient care. * Actively working during the data collection period.
Exclusion criteria
* Administrative staff and personnel not directly involved in patient care. * HCP who declined to participate. * Participants who did not complete the questionnaire in full.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus aspects | Through study completion, an average of 1 year and 3 months | Questions on diabetes types, diagnostic criteria, risk factors for hypo- and hyperglycemia, symptom recognition, and glycemic targets. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| knowledge on insulin use | Through study completion, an average of 1 year and 3 months | The instrument was a questionnaire of 37 closed ended items organized in 4 sections covering demographic characteristics, knowledge of diabetes mellitus, knowledge of insulin therapy and insulin pump use, and knowledge of CGM systems. The questions for insulin use covered the knowledge of healthcare professionals on insulin regimens, dose calculation and administration, principles and benefits of insulin pump therapy, potential complications and appropriate actions in case of device malfunction. |
| Knowledge of healthcare professionals on continuous glucose monitoring systems | Through study completion, an average of 1 year and 3 months | Questions on system function, accuracy, indications for use, contribution to glycemic control, sensor placement and common issues during use. |
Countries
Greece
Contacts
CONTACTTriantafyllos Didangelos, Professor of Internal Medicine
CONTACTZisis Kontoninas, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORTriantafyllos Didangelos
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
STUDY_DIRECTORZisis Kontoninas, MD, PhD
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Outcome results
None listed