Objectives: Type 2 diabetes is among the most prevalent non-communicable, chronic diseases associated with endocrine disorders. Effective management and treatment of type 2 diabetes patients are crucial for glycemic control. This study aimed to analyze the current status of treatment management of type 2 diabetes at Buon Ma Thuot City General Hospital in 2024.
Methods: A mixed-method study, combining cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative components, was conducted from February 2024 to October 2024. The quantitative sample included medical records of 368 type 2 diabetes patients managed and treated from March 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The qualitative sample comprised four in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders and one focus group discussion with outpatient type 2 diabetes patients.
Results: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in 2024 was 17.2%. One hundred percent of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes had their electronic medical records established and managed, received treatment plans and protocols, and were provided with outpatient treatment adherence monitoring logs. They also received reminders on follow-up appointments with access to health counseling and education information provided by the hospital via videos at the registration counter and direct advice from doctors and nurses.
Conclusion: Outpatient treatment management of type 2 diabetes at Buon Ma Thuot General Hospital have considerably good performance. However, the hospital should ensure the availability of diabetes drug and improve the infrastructure for diabetes testing and communication to support consultation and education on diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
Thông tin liên hệ : Tran Thi Thu Thuy
Email : tttt@huph.edu.vn
Địa chỉ : Hanoi University of Public Health