Use of a simplified clinical audit tool to evaluate hypertension and diabetes management in primary care clinics in Jamaica

Purpose: Current literature supports that pharmacists effectively lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in diabetic patients. Little data exists on pharmacists’ effects on comorbidity management, patient satisfaction, or financial viability of these positions. This study looked to assess the impact of pharmacists on diabetes management compared to usual care. Methods: This multi-site, two-part study includes a retrospective chart review of patients referred to the pharmacist versus usual care within a large academic health system. The pharmacists collaborated under a consult agreement with primary care physicians. The second part of the study assessed patient satisfaction through an abbreviated CG-CAHPS survey. Results:A total of 206 patients with diabetes for an average of 12 years were included. The average patient age was 62 years with 60% of patients identifying as female and 81% as African-American. Patients were enrolled in a 2:1 fashion with 138 patients in the intervention group. Average baseline HbA1c was 10.1% in the intervention group and 9.3% in the control group (p= 0.0125). At 6 months, the mean change in HbA1c was -2.17% and 0.48% for the intervention and control groups respectively (p Conclusion: Pharmacists are effective at lowering HbA1c in primary care clinics, and patients were highly satisfied with these services. While direct revenue from this service did not meet cost, the pharmacist did positively affect outcomes that contribute to reimbursement. Treatment of Human Subjects: IRB review/approval required and obtained Type: Original Research

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The Status of Metabolic Control in Patients With Diabetes Attending Primary Care Clinics in Madinah, Saudi Arabia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-998248/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Eman Mohammed ALFADHLI ◽

Ghada Mohamed SOBHY ◽

Ruqaya Saleh MASOUD ◽

Yaseera Ali GADI ◽

Amal Mohammed Surrati ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Primary Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Glycemic Control ◽

Metabolic Control ◽

Diabetes Management ◽

Diabetes Duration ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Primary Care Clinics ◽

Patients With Diabetes

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Comprehensive control of diabetes and its related comorbidities is essential to avoid diabetes complications and reduce diabetes care expenses. Nevertheless, several reports have uncovered the gap in diabetes management and confirmed the suboptimal glycemic control globally. This study aims to assess the metabolic control among patients with diabetes attending primary care clinics (PCCs) in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted at 15 PCCS in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Consecutive 692 adult diabetic patients who attended the clinics between January 2016 to December 2017 were included. The primary outcome measures were achieving blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipids goals. The achievement of adequate metabolic control followed the American diabetes association (ADA) guidelines. RESULT: Majority (98%) of the patients had type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with a mean age of 55.1±11.6 years and a mean diabetes duration of 11.02±7.8 years. The mean HbA1c was 8.39±1.7, and glycemic goals (HbA1C < 7%) were achieved in 15.7%. Achievement of LDL, triglyceride, and HDL goals were as follow; 46.4%. 53.3%, 70.8%, respectively. 66.3% of subjects achieved systolic blood pressure, and 88.7% achieved diastolic blood pressure goals. Younger age, longer diabetes duration, and higher LDL levels were associated with poor glycemic control. CONCLUSION: Glycemic control is inadequate among patients with diabetes following at the PCCs in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. A patient-centered approach and individualized management plan considering all risk factors are required.

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Barriers to hypertension and diabetes management in primary health care in Argentina: qualitative research based on a behavioral economics approach

Translational Behavioral Medicine ◽

10.1093/tbm/ibz040 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 741-750 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Maria Belizan ◽

Juan P Alonso ◽

Analía Nejamis ◽

Joaquín Caporale ◽

Mariano G Copo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Behavioral Economics ◽

Health System ◽

Chronic Conditions ◽

Diabetes Management ◽

Public Healthcare ◽

Accurate Information ◽

Related Factors ◽

Primary Care Clinics

Abstract Despite efforts to improve detection and treatment of adults with hypertension and diabetes in Argentina, many public healthcare system users remain undiagnosed or face barriers in managing these diseases. The purpose of this study is to identify health system, provider, and user-related factors that may hinder detection and treatment of hypertension and diabetes using a traditional and behavioral economics approach. We did qualitative research using in-depth semistructured interviews and focus groups with healthcare providers and adult users of Public Primary Care Clinics. Health system barriers included inadequate care accessibility; poor integration between primary care clinics and local hospitals; lack of resources; and gender bias and neglect of adult chronic disease. Healthcare provider–related barriers were inadequate training; lack of availability or reluctance to adopt Clinical Practice Guidelines; and lack of counseling prioritization. From a behavioral economics perspective, bottlenecks were related to inertia and a status quo, overconfidence, and optimism biases. User-related barriers for treatment adherence included lack of accurate information; resistance to adopt lifelong treatment; affordability; and medical advice mistrust. From a behavioral economics perspective, the most significant bottlenecks were overconfidence and optimism, limited attention, and present biases. Based on these findings, new interventions that aim to improve prevention and control of chronic conditions can be proposed. The study provides empirical evidence regarding the barriers and bottlenecks in managing chronic conditions in primary healthcare settings. Results may contribute to the design of behavioral interventions targeted towards healthcare provision for the affected population.

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