Problems of comprehensive shared diabetes care.

Interrelation of Preventive Care Benefits and Shared Costs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), access to insurance and coverage of preventive care services has been expanded. By removing the barrier of shared costs for preventive care, it is expected that an increase in utilization of preventive care services will reduce the cost of chronic diseases. Early detection and treatment is anticipated to be less costly than treatment at ...

Prevalence of Uncontrolled Diabetes and Its Predictors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Covered by Comprehensive Health Care Centers of Isfahan

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the world, and its proper control is necessary to prevent complications. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of uncontrolled diabetes, and its predictors in diabetic patients admitted to comprehensive health care centers in Isfahan. Materials and Methods: A total of 265 patients with type 2 diabetes covere...

Ramadan Fasting and Diabetes Care

Implementation of "Chronic Care Model" for Diabetes Care in Iranian Primary Health Care: Does it work?

Objective: Traditional health care systems were not capable to face successfully with chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus. In this regard, the Chronic Care Model or CCM was created to promote quality of care. The aim of this study was to examine whether establishment of chronic care model, with focus on diabetic patients, has led to clinically significant outcomes in Iran. Materials a...

Integrating social context into comprehensive shared care plans: A scoping review

BACKGROUND Failure to address social determinants of health (SDH) may contribute to the problem of readmissions in high-risk individuals. Comprehensive shared care plans (CSCP) may improve care continuity and health outcomes by communicating SDH risk factors across settings. PURPOSE The purpose of this study to evaluate the state of knowledge for integrating SDH into a CSCP. Our scoping revie...