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A focused telephonic nursing intervention delivers improved adherence to A1c testing.

Patty M Orr¹, Matthew A McGinnis, Laurel R Hudson

¹Healthways, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee 37215, USA. patty.orr@healthways.com

Disease Management : DM

|October 19, 2006

Summary

Diabetes disease management programs significantly improve hemoglobin A1c (A1c) testing rates. A 6-month intervention increased A1c testing by 29% in a large patient cohort, aiding diabetes care.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Public Health
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Hemoglobin A1c (A1c) testing compliance is suboptimal for diabetes management.
National guidelines emphasize A1c testing for diabetic patients.
Diabetes disease management (DM) programs show potential for improving adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effectiveness of a focused DM program in improving A1c testing rates.
To assess the impact of a structured intervention on a key clinical process metric for diabetes care.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 36,327 members participated in a 6-month focused diabetes disease management intervention.
The study analyzed changes in A1c testing rates before and after the intervention.

Main Results:

A statistically significant 29% increase in A1c testing was observed during the 6-month intervention period.
The focused DM intervention demonstrated a clear positive impact on clinical process adherence.

Conclusions:

Focused diabetes disease management interventions can effectively improve A1c testing rates.
Enhanced A1c testing adherence through DM programs can reduce the risk of diabetes exacerbation.
DM programs are a valuable tool for improving clinical outcomes in diabetic patients.