Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in a Random Sample of Community Family Practices in Ontario, Canada
Joint Authors
Agarwal, Gina
Hanna, Steve
Kaczorowski, Janusz
Source
International Journal of Family Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Diabetes care is an important part of family practice.
Previous work indicates that diabetes management is variable.
This study aimed to examine diabetes care according to best practices in one part of Ontario.
Design and Participants.
A retrospective chart audit of 96 charts from 18 physicians was conducted to examine charts regarding diabetes care during a one-year period.
Setting.
Grimsby, Ontario.
Main Outcome Measures.
Glycemic screening, control and management strategies, documentation and counselling for lifestyle habits, prevalence of comorbidities, screening for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and use of appropriate recommended preventive medications in the charts were examined.
Results.
Mean A1c was within target (less than or equal to 7.00) in 76% of patients (ICC = −0.02), at least 4 readings per annum were taken in 75% of patients (ICC = 0.006).
Nearly 2/3 of patients had been counselled about diet, more than 1/2 on exercise, and nearly all (90%) were on medication.
Nearly all patients had a documented blood pressure reading and lipid profile.
Over half (60%) had a record of their weight and/or BMI.
Conclusion.
Although room for improvement exists, diabetes targets were mainly reached according to recognized best practices, in keeping with international data on attainment of diabetes targets.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Agarwal, Gina& Kaczorowski, Janusz& Hanna, Steve. 2012. Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in a Random Sample of Community Family Practices in Ontario, Canada. International Journal of Family Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494386
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Agarwal, Gina…[et al.]. Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in a Random Sample of Community Family Practices in Ontario, Canada. International Journal of Family Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Agarwal, Gina& Kaczorowski, Janusz& Hanna, Steve. Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in a Random Sample of Community Family Practices in Ontario, Canada. International Journal of Family Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494386
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494386