Ayman A Al Hayek1, Abdulghani H Al-Saeed2, Wael M Alzahrani2, Mohamed A Al Dawish2. 1. Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Diabetes Treatment Center, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, P.O. Box 7897, Riyadh, 11159, Saudi Arabia. ayman.alhayek@yahoo.com. 2. Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Diabetes Treatment Center, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, P.O. Box 7897, Riyadh, 11159, Saudi Arabia.
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INTRODUCTION: Poor glycemic control is a serious challenge in successful diabetes management. Given the low adherence and compliance with HbA1c testing frequency and the corresponding delay in the appropriate medication adjustment, point-of-care testing (POCT) for HbA1c provides an opportunity for better control of diabetes and higher patient satisfaction. The data with this regard are limited in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, we aimed to assess the level of patient satisfaction associated with the POCT service implementation for HbA1c and evaluate the differences between the number of requested and conducted HbA1c tests before and after POCT implementation and its effect on glycemic control in Saudi clinical practice. METHODS: We conducted a single-center ambispective descriptive cohort study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This study had two phases: the retrospective phase (January 2017 to December 2017) and the prospective phase (January 2018 to December 2018). Patient satisfaction was assessed using the patient satisfaction questionnaire short form (PSQ-18) and on-site HbA1c point-of-care testing (HbA1c-POCT) satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS: This study included 75 patients with diabetes (37% type 1, 63% type 2) with a mean age of 44.35 (± 17.97) years. The adherence to physician recommendations for HbA1c testing frequency increased from 24% to 85% (before and after POCT implementation, respectively). High levels of satisfaction across seven dimensions of PSQ-18 (77-88%) were reported towards the provided healthcare service after POCT implementation. Furthermore, a high level of agreement on the statements of the on-site HbA1c-POCT satisfaction questionnaire was also observed. Finally, the mean HbA1c level has significantly improved after POCT implementation compared to the traditional HbA1c laboratory testing before POCT implementation [8.34 ± 0.67 and 8.06 ± 0.62, respectively, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: HbA1c testing at POCT improved adherence to recommendations for HbA1c testing frequency for better glycemic control and higher patient satisfaction. POCT reduces turnaround time, improves glycemic control, and facilitates the decision-making process. HbA1c measurement with POC devices is recommended to be implemented in diabetes treatment centers. All of the described benefits of POCT come together to make HbA1c testing the most common procedure for diabetes management at the point of care.
INTRODUCTION: Poor glycemic control is a serious challenge in successful diabetes management. Given the low adherence and compliance with HbA1c testing frequency and the corresponding delay in the appropriate medication adjustment, point-of-care testing (POCT) for HbA1c provides an opportunity for better control of diabetes and higher patient satisfaction. The data with this regard are limited in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, we aimed to assess the level of patient satisfaction associated with the POCT service implementation for HbA1c and evaluate the differences between the number of requested and conducted HbA1c tests before and after POCT implementation and its effect on glycemic control in Saudi clinical practice. METHODS: We conducted a single-center ambispective descriptive cohort study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This study had two phases: the retrospective phase (January 2017 to December 2017) and the prospective phase (January 2018 to December 2018). Patient satisfaction was assessed using the patient satisfaction questionnaire short form (PSQ-18) and on-site HbA1c point-of-care testing (HbA1c-POCT) satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS: This study included 75 patients with diabetes (37% type 1, 63% type 2) with a mean age of 44.35 (± 17.97) years. The adherence to physician recommendations for HbA1c testing frequency increased from 24% to 85% (before and after POCT implementation, respectively). High levels of satisfaction across seven dimensions of PSQ-18 (77-88%) were reported towards the provided healthcare service after POCT implementation. Furthermore, a high level of agreement on the statements of the on-site HbA1c-POCT satisfaction questionnaire was also observed. Finally, the mean HbA1c level has significantly improved after POCT implementation compared to the traditional HbA1c laboratory testing before POCT implementation [8.34 ± 0.67 and 8.06 ± 0.62, respectively, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: HbA1c testing at POCT improved adherence to recommendations for HbA1c testing frequency for better glycemic control and higher patient satisfaction. POCT reduces turnaround time, improves glycemic control, and facilitates the decision-making process. HbA1c measurement with POC devices is recommended to be implemented in diabetes treatment centers. All of the described benefits of POCT come together to make HbA1c testing the most common procedure for diabetes management at the point of care.
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