title: Older adults using cellular telephones for diabetes management: a pilot study.
abstract: A Web-based telecommunications system can prompt patients to adhere to medication and self-care regimens, and to record medically relevant information. Because the system extends patient contact with health care providers, it facilitates communication and feedback. The results of a 3-month pilot study on the use of the system with older patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are described.
authors: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors: Samuel C
authors: SC
authors: Durso
authors: Inez
authors: I
authors: Wendel
authors: Alan M
authors: AM
authors: Letzt
authors: Jacob
authors: J
authors: Lefkowitz
authors: Dianne F
authors: DF
authors: Kaseman
authors: Rita Furst
authors: RF
authors: Seifert
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D040421:Cell Phone / Q000295:instrumentation; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*