Towards improving care for children with diabetes in Kuwait

Presents the results of a medical audit of the records of 199 children diagnosed as diabetic and admitted to AlAmiri Hospital, Kuwait. Uses the measurement of glycosylated haemoglobin HbA1 to indicate the levels of control achieved. Finds that the degree of glycaemic control compares favourably with...

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Published in:International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance 1995, Vol.8 (7), p.4-8
Main Authors: Shaltout, A.A., Qabazard, M.A., Al Khawari, M., Bushnaq, R., Abdella, N.A., Abdul Salam, R., Mughal, H.
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Audit
Children
Control
Diseases
Effectiveness
Health care
Hospitals
Kuwait
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Summary:Presents the results of a medical audit of the records of 199 children diagnosed as diabetic and admitted to AlAmiri Hospital, Kuwait. Uses the measurement of glycosylated haemoglobin HbA1 to indicate the levels of control achieved. Finds that the degree of glycaemic control compares favourably with studies done in other hospitals, but unfavourably with specialized diabetic clinics. Proposes that glycaemic control could be improved by provision of the services of specialized support staff such as dietitian, educator, psychologist and health visitor.
ISSN:0952-6862
DOI:10.1108/09526869510101557