Scope of Information Communications Technology in the Health of Diabetes Patients in Poor Rural Zones of Panama Through Holistic, Interactive, and Persuasive Model to Facilitate Self-Care of Diabetes Patients

Abstract

A timely health treatment at a decisive moment may be the difference in care for patients. Through the validation process conducted in this research initiative, it was demonstrated that the hiPAPD model, from the perspective of the patient with diabetes, relatives, friends, health workforce (nurses and nursing assistants), doctors, and societal contexts, allowed the improvement of the quality of life of patients with diabetes in poor rural zones of Panama.