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Type 2 diabetes. Patient practices, and satisfaction with GP care
M Kamien1, A Ward, F Mansfield
1Department of General Practice, University of Western Australia.
Australian Family Physician
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Patients with type 2 diabetes (DM2) are satisfied with their care but unaware of risks. Improving patient education and shared responsibility can enhance diabetes management.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes (DM2) management requires patient engagement and understanding of risks.
- Assessing patient practices, satisfaction, and functional status is crucial for effective DM2 care.
- General Practitioner (GP) care plays a central role in managing DM2.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document patient practices and management strategies for type 2 diabetes (DM2).
- To evaluate patient satisfaction with diabetes care provided by General Practitioners (GPs).
- To assess the quality of life and functional status of patients with DM2.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous questionnaire was administered to 467 patients with DM2.
- Patients were recruited through 204 GPs across 124 practices in the Perth metropolitan area.
- Data collected included patient practices, satisfaction, quality of life, and functional status.
Main Results:
- Patients with stable DM2 reported adequate self-monitoring.
- A significant lack of awareness regarding diabetes risk factors and existing complications was observed.
- High patient satisfaction (90%) with GP care was reported; functional disability was minimal (2.4%).
Conclusions:
- Patients express high satisfaction with diabetes care from their GPs.
- A notable gap exists in patient awareness of DM2 risk factors and complications.
- A strategy promoting shared responsibility and improved patient education is proposed to address these deficits.