Adherence
Standardized primary care management of diabetes mellitus using e-Health cohort analysis achieves disease control in approximately 70-80% of patients, with postprandial blood glucose <= 180 mg/dl and blood pressure < 140/90 mmHg being the primary metrics for success.
For diabetes management, consistent monitoring and adherence to a standardized care plan in primary care settings are effective. Using electronic health records to track outcomes like postprandial blood glucose and blood pressure allows for timely adjustments, such as increasing visit frequency for uncontrolled patients, leading to satisfactory disease control for the majority.
Of these, 72% had postprandial blood glucose <= 180 mg/dl, 71% had blood cholesterol < 200 mg/dl, 82% had blood pressure < 140/90 and 40% had body mass index < 30 kg/m2.
Why this rating
Descriptive cohort study using routine data; lacks a control group or randomization.
Source
Diabetes mellitus and treatment outcomes in Palestine refugees in UNRWA primary health care clinics in Jordan
Yousef Khader et al. · Public Health Action · 2013
DOI 10.5588/pha.13.0083
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