Barriers to uptake of Open-Source automated insulin delivery Systems: Analysis of socioeconomic factors and perceived challenges of adults with type 1 diabetes from the OPEN survey
Authors' conclusion
This study identified a range of structural and individual-level barriers to uptake of open-source AID. Some of these individual-level barriers may be overcome over time through the peer support of the DIY online community as well as greater acceptance of open-source innovation among healthcare professionals. The findings have important implications for understanding the possible wider diffusion of open-source diabetes technology solutions in the future.
Study context
- Population
- Non-users of open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) with T1D from 31 countries, recruited online
- Participants
- 129 participants31 countries
- Outcome
- Perceived barriers towards building and maintaining an open-source AID system
Methodological detailsmultinational, retrospective, web-based survey
- Multinational
- Retrospective
- Web-based survey
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Perceived barriers to uptake of open-source AID
- Major barriers: sourcing the necessary components, lack of confidence in own technology knowledge and skills, perceived time and energy required to build a system, and fear of losing healthcare provider support
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Barriers to uptake of Open-Source automated insulin delivery Systems: Analysis of socioeconomic factors and perceived challenges of adults with type 1 diabetes from the OPEN survey. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 26 December 2022. doi:10.
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