Effectiveness of Diabetes Case Conferencing Program on Diabetes Management

ABSTRACT:

Aims:

Diabetes case conferencing is where an endocrinologist visits a general practitioner (GP) to advise on the care of patients with diabetes. Past case conferencing studies have reported improved diabetes management and clinical outcomes in primary care. This study investigated the effectiveness of a diabetes case conferencing program in South Western Sydney, Australia.

Methods:

Complex diabetes cases were referred by general practitioners to a visiting endocrinologist for review after obtaining patient consent. The patient was not usually present. After the case discussion, a diabetes management plan was developed jointly by the general practice/specialist team. Clinical data were compared at baseline and each year up to three years (2017–2020) after the consultation

SUBMITTER: Zarora R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9881444 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature