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Policy priorities in diabetes care: a Delphi study
M Gallagher1, C Bradshaw, H Nattress
1Central Surgery, Tyne and Wear, UK.
Quality in Health Care : QHC
|February 7, 1996
Summary
Improving diabetes care requires better communication between healthcare providers and patients. Policy priorities should focus on these communication enhancements for effective diabetes management.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Policy
- Diabetes Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Patient and professional opinions are crucial for shaping effective diabetes care.
- Identifying specific areas for improvement in diabetes care services is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish policy priorities for enhancing diabetes care.
- To assess the feasibility of implementing these priorities.
Main Methods:
- A two-round Delphi survey was conducted with 28 healthcare professionals and patient representatives.
- Experts rated 28 recommendations on importance and implementability using Likert scales.
Main Results:
- High consensus existed on recommendations improving communication between hospital and general practice doctors, and with patients.
- Experts were more optimistic about the importance of recommendations than their likelihood of implementation.
- Standards for diabetes care were deemed important, with suggestions for payment adjustments based on adherence.
Conclusions:
- The Delphi technique effectively identifies diabetes care priorities and assesses implementation feasibility.
- Improving communication is a key area for policy development in diabetes care.