Continuity of care, self-management behaviors, and glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
Continuity of care, self-management behaviors, and glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
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DOI:
10.1097/00005650-200202000-00008
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发表时间:
2002-02-01
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3
通讯作者:
Larme, AC
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作者:
Parchman, ML;Pugh, JA;Larme, AC
BACKGROUND. The influence of continuity of care on outcomes of care for patients with type 2 diabetes is poorly understood.OBJECTIVE. To examine the relationships between continuity, glucose control, and advancement through stages of change for self-management behaviors.DESIGN. Prospective cohort study.SETTING. Five community health centers on the Texas-Mexico border. SUBJECTS. A random sample of 256 adults, :18 years of age and older with an established diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.MEASURES. Stage of change for diet and exercise were assessed during two patient interviews, averaging 18.9 months apart. Phlebotomy was performed at each interview to measure glycosolated hemoglobin (HbA,c). Medical records were abstracted for ambulatory care utilization. A continuity score was calculated based on the number of visits and number of providers seen.RESULTS. Patients who advanced one or more stages of change for diet had higher levels of continuity. As continuity improved, the change in HbA,c was smaller. (r = -0.25; P