Usability and preference evaluation of a prefilled insulin pen with a novel injection mechanism by people with diabetes and healthcare professionals
Usability and preference evaluation of a prefilled insulin pen with a novel injection mechanism by people with diabetes and healthcare professionals
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DOI:
10.1185/03007995.2011.616190
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发表时间:
2011-10-01
影响因子:
2.3
通讯作者:
Schmeisl, G.
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作者:
Bailey, T.;Thurman, J.;Schmeisl, G.
Objective:This cross-over usability study assessed the perceptions of, and preference for, FT (FlexTouch*), a new prefilled insulin pen, compared with KP (KwikPen dagger) another widely available prefilled insulin pen, among people with diabetes and healthcare professionals (physicians and nurses).Research design and methods:Participants were randomly assigned to start with either FT or KP. Following instruction on how to operate the pen, the participant performed several injections at different doses into a foam cushion and then answered written questions on ease of use, confidence and preference.Results:Seventy-nine people with diabetes and 81 healthcare professionals (40 physicians and 41 nurses) took part. Overall, most respondents preferred using FT (86%) to KP (7%; p