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EFFECT OF GOAL-ORIENTEDPATIENT CENTRIC HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION ON BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL INTYPE 2
M Abidullah1, S Godvine2, S Seethamsetty3
11Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, Faculty of dentistry, Al Baha University, Saudi Arabia.
A patient-centric intervention significantly improved blood glucose control, treatment adherence, and quality of life for Type 2 diabetic patients (T2DM). This approach reduced complication rates and enhanced patient satisfaction compared to standard care.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
- Patient Care Management
Background:
- Inadequate blood glucose control in elderly diabetic patients significantly increases complication risks and diminishes quality of life.
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management requires effective strategies to mitigate health risks and improve patient well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a goal-oriented, patient-centric healthcare intervention on complication rates and patient satisfaction in T2DM patients.
- To compare the effectiveness of this intervention against standard care in managing key risk factors for T2DM complications.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 100 T2DM patients, divided into two groups: Category A (standard care) and Category B (goal-oriented patient-centric intervention).
- Assessment of blood glucose, diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels at baseline and after 12 weeks.
- Evaluation of self-management scores, treatment adherence, complication incidence, and patient satisfaction.
Main Results:
- The intervention group (Category B) showed statistically significant improvements in blood glucose, DBP, and LDL-C compared to the standard care group (Category A).
- Category B patients demonstrated significantly greater improvement in self-management scores and higher treatment adherence.
- The incidence of complications was significantly lower in Category B, which also reported higher healthcare professional satisfaction and improved quality of life.
Conclusions:
- A goal-oriented, patient-centric intervention is superior to standard care for managing T2DM, leading to better clinical outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction.
- This intervention strategy effectively reduces complication risks and improves the overall quality of life for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
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