Improving diabetes care in rural areas: a systematic review and meta-analysis of quality improvement interventions in OECD countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Despite well documented disparities in health and healthcare in rural communities, evidence in relation to quality improvement (QI) interventions in those settings is still lacking. The main goals of this work were to assess the effectiveness of QI strategies designed to improve diabetes care in rural areas, and identify characteristics associated with greater success.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. Systematic electronic searches were conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and 12 additional bibliographic sources. Experimental studies carried out in the OECD member countries assessing the effectiveness of QI interventions aiming to improve diabetes care in rural areas were included. The effect of the interventions and their impa

SUBMITTER: Ricci-Cabello I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3868600 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature