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Impact of patient level factors on the improvement of the ABCs of diabetes.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20434290     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine which patient factors contribute to improvements in the ABCs of diabetes following a multi-faceted diabetes care intervention.
METHODS: A multi-level, cluster design, randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of a Chronic Care Model (CCM) intervention in an underserved community (n=119).
RESULTS: Improvements in glycemic control were experienced among older subjects (p=0.02), those with higher scores on the WHO-10 Quality of Well-Being Subscale 1 (p=0.05), and those in the CCM group (p=0.04). Insulin use was associated with greater improvements in SBP and DBP. Those taking insulin (p=0.07), and those more satisfied with their diabetes care and ready to make a behavior change (p=0.08) experienced larger improvements in Non-HDLc. Medication treatment intensification (TI) did not significantly impact the ABCs.
CONCLUSION: Psychosocial and sociodemographic factors explained more of the variation in the ABCs than TI, and are important contributors to clinical improvement.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Providers may be able to identify and intervene on patients who are at risk for developing diabetes complications and improve the consistency, quality, and effectiveness of patient care.
Authors:
Gretchen A Piatt; Thomas J Songer; Maria M Brooks; Robert M Anderson; David Simmons; Trevor J Orchard; Linda M Siminerio; Mary T Korytkowski; Janice C Zgibor
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Patient education and counseling     Volume:  82     ISSN:  1873-5134     ISO Abbreviation:  Patient Educ Couns     Publication Date:  2011 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8406280     Medline TA:  Patient Educ Couns     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  266-70     Citation Subset:  N    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Pittsburgh, USA.
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