Quality outcome of diabetes care during COVID-19 pandemic: a primary care cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Management of diabetes care can be affected by COVID-19 pandemic control measures. This study aimed to determine the impact of the pandemic, during 17.03.2020-16.03.2021, on quality outcomes of diabetes care in general practice in Switzerland.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study, diabetes mellitus patients (≥ 18 years) with at least one consultation at a general practitioner, during 17.03.2018-16.03.2019 (cohort 1) and 17.03.2019-16.03.2020 (cohort 2) were included and followed-up for two years. Quality indicators and outcomes of diabetes care, at patient and practitioner level, were compared before and during the pandemic. Logistic regression was performed to identify patient's risk factors for dropout from follow-up.

Results

Data from 191 practices, 23,90

SUBMITTER: Di Gangi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9329414 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature