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Research Article
Effect on diabetes standard of care 2 years after COVID pandemic
Author(s): Hani S. Shalabi*
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic
disorder requiring long-term management to prevent complications.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare systems
globally, necessitating adaptations in care delivery. This
study explores the impact of the pandemic on DM care standards
from 2019 to 2022 by examining process and outcome
indicators.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using a
quantitative approach, analyzing 12 indicators of DM care standards
among 9,423 adult patients diagnosed with type 1 or 2
diabetes mellitus attending an outpatient medical clinic.
Results: The results indicated consistently high scores for creatinine/
eGFR tests and low scores for referrals to clinic nutritionists.
The lipid profile check-up indicator displayed a declinin.. Read More»
DOI:
10.54931/AJDM-31.3.1.
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