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Patient Experiences with Artificial Intelligence-Based Smartwatch for Diabetes Medication Monitoring Service

당뇨 환자용 인공지능 복약관리 스마트워치의 사용자 경험

  • Lee, Mi Sun (Department of Nursing, College of Health and Welfare, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Jeong, Suyong (Department of Nursing, College of Health and Welfare, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Lee, Hwiwon (InHandPlus)
  • 이미선 (강릉원주대학교 보건복지대학 간호학과) ;
  • 정수용 (강릉원주대학교 보건복지대학 간호학과) ;
  • 이휘원 (인핸드플러스)
  • Received : 2022.02.28
  • Accepted : 2022.04.15
  • Published : 2022.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with diabetes provided with medication monitoring using an artificial intelligence-based smartwatch. Methods: Giorgi's descriptive phenomenological methodology was applied to collect and analyze data from November 9 to December 23, 2021. The study samples were recruited by convenience sampling, and even patients with diabetes participated in in-depth interviews via video conference and telephone calls or face-to-face visits. Results: Ten sub-themes and four themes were finally revealed. The four themes were as follows: journey with unfamiliar devices, a less-than-acceptable smartwatch, insufficient functions and content for patients with diabetes to use, and efforts for regular medication behaviors and daily monitoring of patient's health conditions. Conclusion: To effectively manage diabetic conditions using digital healthcare technologies, nursing interventions were needed to identify personal needs and consider technological, psychological, aesthetic, and socioeconomic aspects of wearable devices.

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이 논문은 2021년도 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단-현장맞춤형 이공계 인재양성 지원사업의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임 (NRF-2017H1D8A1029391).

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