E Koll1,2, J B Hewitt3. 1. The Diabetes Management Center, All Saints Healthcare System, Racine, Wisconsin (Ms Koll) 2. Ms Koll currently is with the Ganz Allergy and Asthma Center, Racine, Wisconsin. 3. The Department of Health Restoration, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Nursing, Milwaukee (Dr Hewitt)
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the 1997 American Diabetes Association screening guidelines were being implemented by primary care providers. METHODS: A retrospective health record review was undertaken in a large midwestern ambulatory care clinic. A master list was developed of clients aged 45 to 54 years who had been given a physical examination between January 1, 1998, and June 30, 1998. A total of 310 records were systematically selected and abstracted. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Although all subjects met the age criterion by design, and a high percent were high risk, only 57.7% were screened for diabetes. CONCLUSIONS: Adherence to the 1997 screening guidelines was inadequate in this practice setting; therefore the authors suggest replicating this study in other practice settings. Diabetes educators should continue to promote the practice of screening high-risk individuals of all ages.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the 1997 American Diabetes Association screening guidelines were being implemented by primary care providers. METHODS: A retrospective health record review was undertaken in a large midwestern ambulatory care clinic. A master list was developed of clients aged 45 to 54 years who had been given a physical examination between January 1, 1998, and June 30, 1998. A total of 310 records were systematically selected and abstracted. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Although all subjects met the age criterion by design, and a high percent were high risk, only 57.7% were screened for diabetes. CONCLUSIONS: Adherence to the 1997 screening guidelines was inadequate in this practice setting; therefore the authors suggest replicating this study in other practice settings. Diabetes educators should continue to promote the practice of screening high-risk individuals of all ages.
Authors: Karine Toledano; Lawrence G Rudski; Thao Huynh; François Béïque; John Sampalis; Jean-François Morin Journal: Can J Cardiol Date: 2007-03-01 Impact factor: 5.223