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Neha Shah1,2, Jenny Abraham3,4, Wendy Goodwin3,4
1Dietetics, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, 2nd Floor Rotunda, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK. Neha.shah@uhcw.nhs.uk.
Background:
Dynamic changes in glycaemia predominate peri-operatively in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) undergoing metabolic surgery. There is a lack of consensus and clear guidance on effective glycaemic management of such patients. The aim of this study was to design, pilot, and implement a proforma to improve consistency of glycaemic management and clarity of communication with healthcare professionals following metabolic surgery in patients with T2DM, thereby reducing unnecessary diabetes specialist nurse (DSN) referrals.
Methods:
A proforma was designed and piloted for 12 months to guide healthcare professionals on managing glycaemic therapies for T2DM patients undergoing metabolic surgery. Glycaemic control (HbA1c) and glycaemic therapies were reviewed 3 weeks pre-operatively and a proforma was completed accordingly.
Results:
Of the patients with T2DM (n = 34) who underwent metabolic surgery prior to the new proforma being implemented, 71% (n = 24) had a DSN referral. Half of these referrals were deemed unnecessary by the DSNs. Of the patients with T2DM (n = 33) who underwent metabolic surgery following implementation of the proforma, 21% (n = 7) had a DSN referral. Only 10% of these were deemed unnecessary. Despite the reduced DSN input, no diabetes-related complications were reported.
Conclusion:
Implementation of our proforma effectively halved the proportion of patients with T2DM requiring a DSN referral. Additionally, there was a 40% absolute reduction in the proportion of unnecessary DSN referrals. The proforma improved clarity of communication and guidance for healthcare professionals in the glycaemic management of patients. This also facilitated improved work efficiency and resource allocation.
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