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241. Selection of Glucose Monitoring Devices Using the CoCoSo Method: An Innovative Approach to Diabetes Management

Invited abstract in session MD-17: Medical decision making, stream OR in Health Services (ORAHS).

Monday, 14:30-16:00
Room: 40 (building: 116)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Antonio Sergio da Silva
PPG Engenharia de Produção, Universidade Federal Fluminense
2. Marcos Santos
Industrial Engineering, Fluminense Federal University
3. Carlos Francisco Simoes Gomes
Production Engineering, Fluminense Federal University

Abstract

This study aims to implement the Combined Compromise Solution (CoCoSo) method to assist decision-makers in selecting a device for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) that enables effective management of people with diabetes. The CoCoso method is a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) approach for selecting the best alternative among the available ones, considering the relative importance of criteria. In the current study, seven different types of CGM devices are examined, considering criteria such as accuracy, cost, number of compatible platforms, number of additional features, and setup time. The Preference Selection Index (PSI) method was used to determine the relative importance of these criteria. Sensitivity tests were conducted by adjusting the value of the parameter λ between 0.25 and 0.75. The results showed significant consistency, as evidenced by the Spearman correlation coefficients, which remained above 0.96. This high level of correlation indicates that, despite variations in the value of λ, the rankings of alternatives remained stable, reinforcing the reliability and validity of the model used in the research. The study concluded that the FreeStyle Libre 2 device is the highest-ranked alternative.

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Status: accepted

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