MyDESMOND E-LEARNING PLATFORM
What is MyDESMOND?
MyDESMOND has been designed to support self-management through digital means with modern lifestyles at the heart. Primarily developed with mobile-use in mind, MyDESMOND is a responsive website and can therefore also be used on tablets and PCs. MyDESMOND has been developed on the back of a robust bed of evidence as a stand-alone product, as well as a follow-on from our group programmes, and has undergone rigorous security testing resulting in ORCHA certification and through QISMET accreditation.
We currently have three digital programmes available on the MyDESMOND platform:
1) Type 2 diabetes - suitable for anyone with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis
2) Let’s Prevent Diabetes - for individuals who find themselves at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
3) Babysteps - a prevention programme specifically designed for women who had a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes
The functions are across all three programmes are:
Core interactive, educational material that mirrors our group content
Weekly educational booster sessions which build on the core material
A number of health trackers including HbA1c, weight/shape, healthy eating and blood pressure – where users can self report their latest data and track their progress
A range of activity tracking options including steps and minutes, and the ability to link to wearable technology such as FitBit and Google Fit
Ask the Experts – where users have the multi-disciplinary team of the Leicester Diabetes Centre to help with their questions
Chat – users can talk with each other and ask questions about their successes and challenges relating to their diabetes management
Buddies – an innovative function where users can invite up to 5 of their family & friends to join their journey with them – as a team they will get to compete against each other in weekly/daily activity challenges, as well as the buddies being able to view a range of useful information to help them in their understanding of diabetes to provide better support for their friend/relative
How does MyDESMOND support transformation in diabetes?
Following the impact of the pandemic, digital programmes such as MyDESMOND have been at the forefront of ensuring self-management education continues.
How do Health Organisations get access to MyDESMOND and what does it cost?
For sites who already deliver DESMOND groups MyDESMOND is available under license at no extra cost.
For sites who do not currently deliver any DESMOND group programmes it is still possible to access MyDESMOND. For more information and a quote please contact us on myDESMOND@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
How do patients access MyDESMOND?
If you are a person with or at risk of Type 2 diabetes and want to get access to our innovative online programme please speak to your local DESMOND team for further information – you can found out if DESMOND is available in your area by clicking on the Find Your Nearest Centre icon at the top.
How much local administration time does it require?
Once all the upfront set-up is completed, each site is given their own unique log-in and all you have to do is input the patients email address twice and click submit and their own registration code is automatically generated and sent to them. More time can be put into the administration and management of MyDESMOND at a local level should it be available.
Admin/support workshops are delivered as part of the DESMOND Academy.
What are the benefits for a health organisation taking on MyDESMOND?
Based on the award-winning, NICE-recommended DESMOND programme
A programme proven to reduce diabetes distress and increase self-efficacy
An alternative for those that would not normally engage with group education
or during times of national pandemic when mixing with others is not possible
Fulfilment of your transactional funding targets for your organisation for people with/at risk of Type 2 diabetes
A more informed and engaged diabetes population
Is MyDESMOND safe and secure?
MyDESMOND has undergone rigorous testing and we are pleased to announce that ORCHA, the world’s leading assessor of Digital Health products have carried out a review of MyDESMOND and we achieved a high score of 89%!
Additionally MyDESMOND has received QISMET accreditation - highlighting the excellent quality of the programme and its educational content and functionality.
If you would like more information about MyDESMOND please email us on mydesmond@uhl-tr.nhs.uk or visit our MyDESMOND homepage www.mydesmond.com
