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Comparative effectiveness of telemedicine strategies on type 2 diabetes management: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

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The effects of telemedicine strategies on the management of diabetes is not clear. This study aimed to investigate the impact of different telemedicine strategies on glycaemic control management of type 2 diabetes patients. A search was performed in 6 databases from inception until September 2016 for randomized controlled studies that examined the use of telemedicine in adults with type 2 diabetes. Studies were independently extracted and classified according to the following telemedicine strategies: teleeducation, telemonitoring, telecase-management, telementoring and teleconsultation. Traditional and network meta-analysis were performed to estimate the relative treatment effects. A total of 107 studies involving 20,501 participants were included. Over a median of 6 months follow-up, telemedicine reduced haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) by a mean of 0.43% (95% CI: −0.64% to −0.21%). Network meta-analysis showed that all telemedicine strategies were effective in reducing HbA1c significantly compared to usual care except for telecase-management and telementoring, with mean difference ranging from 0.37% and 0.71%. Ranking indicated that teleconsultation was the most effective telemedicine strategy, followed by telecase-management plus telemonitoring, and finally teleeducation plus telecase-management. The review indicates that most telemedicine strategies can be useful, either as an adjunct or to replace usual care, leading to clinically meaningful reduction in HbA1c.

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Figure 1 Network meta-analysis estimates of change in glycated haemoglobin in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Figure 1 Network meta-analysis estimates of change in glycated haemoglobin in adults with type 2 diabetes.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 2 Network meta-analysis estimates of changes in secondary cardiovascular outcomes of different telemedicine strategies compared to usual care.
Figure 2 Network meta-analysis estimates of changes in secondary cardiovascular outcomes of different telemedicine strategies compared to usual care.CC BY · PubMed Central

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  1. Liang, X. H., et al. Effect of mobile phone intervention for diabetes self-management support on glycemic control: A meta-analysis. Cardiology. Conference: International Heart Forum Beijing China. Conference Start 117 (2010).

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Authors
Lee, S. W. H., Chan, C. K. Y., Chua, S. S., & Chaiyakunapruk, N.
Affiliations
  • Monash University Malaysia (MY)
  • Australian Catholic University (AU)
  • University of Malaya (MY)
Corresponding author
  • Lee, Shaun Wen Huey
  • Chaiyakunapruk, Nathorn
Venue
Scientific Reports
Published
2017-10-04
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
12680-12680
ISSN
2045-2322 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2757460696
Cited by
200
References
50
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 30 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 52 · 2021: 31 · 2020: 18 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 15
FWCI
1.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Scientific Reports (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Monash University Research Portal (Monash University) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • Research Bank (Australian Catholic University) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
  • Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi
  • Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
Keywords
telemedicine, type 2 diabetes, glycemic control, HbA1c, remote patient monitoring, teleconsultation, distance education, telementoring, diabetes management
MeSH terms
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Telemedicine, Publication Bias

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