Adherence to American diabetes association standards of care by rural health care providers
Adherence to American diabetes association standards of care by rural health care providers
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DOI:
10.2337/diacare.25.12.2224
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发表时间:
2002-12-01
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影响因子:
16.2
通讯作者:
Zulkowski, K
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作者:
Coon, P;Zulkowski, K
OBJECTIVE - To determine whether rural health care providers are compliant with American Diabetes Association (ADA) clinical practice guidelines for glycemic, blood pressure, lipid management, and preventative services.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS - This study was performed using a retrospective chart review of 399 patients 45 years of age and older, with a definitive diagnosis of diabetes seen for primary diabetes care at four rural health facilities in Montana between 1 January 1999 and 1 August 2000.RESULTS - Glycemic testing was adequate (85%), and glycemic control (HbA(1c) 7.43 +/- 1.7%) was above the national average. Comorbid conditions of hypertension and dyslipidemia were not as well managed. Mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) was 139 +/- 18.8 mmHg and LDL was 119 +/- 33 mg/dl. Of 399 patients, 11 were considered as needing no additional treatment based on ADA guidelines of an HbA(1c) level