Patient Outcomes Associated With Utilization of Education, Case Management, and Advanced Practice Pharmacy Services by American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples With Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of diabetes is exceptionally high among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples. The Indian Health Service (IHS) and Tribal health programs provide education, case management, and advanced practice pharmacy (ECP) services for AI/ANs with diabetes to improve their health outcomes.

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate patient outcomes associated with ECP use by AI/AN adults with diabetes.

Research design

This observational study included the analysis of IHS data for fiscal years (FY) 2011-2013. Using propensity score models, we assessed FY2013 patient outcomes associated with FY2012 ECP use, controlling for FY2011 baseline characteristics.

Subjects

AI/AN adults with diabetes who used IHS and Tribal health services

SUBMITTER: O'Connell J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8609964 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature