scholarly journals Impact of diabetes specialist nurses on inpatient care: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Akiboye ◽  
HK Sihre ◽  
M Al Mulhem ◽  
G Rayman ◽  
K Nirantharakumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Diabetes Specialist ◽  
Specialist Nurses

scholarly journals Socioeconomic disparities in access to intensive insulin regimens for adults with type 1 diabetes: a qualitative study of patient and healthcare professional perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Scott ◽  
Alicia O’Cathain ◽  
Elizabeth Goyder
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Diabetes Education ◽  
Socioeconomic Disparities ◽  
Socioeconomic Groups ◽  
Diabetes Specialist ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Specialist Services ◽  
Specialist Nurses

Abstract Background Type 1 diabetes is a complex chronic condition which requires lifelong treatment with insulin. Health outcomes are dependent on ability to self-manage the condition. Socioeconomic inequalities have been demonstrated in access to treatment and health outcomes for adults with type 1 diabetes; however, there is a paucity of research exploring how these disparities occur. This study explores the influence of socioeconomic factors in gaining access to intensive insulin regimens for adults with type 1 diabetes. Methods We undertook a qualitative descriptive study informed by a phenomenological perspective. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with 28 patients and 6 healthcare professionals involved in their care. The interviews were analysed using a thematic approach. The Candidacy theory for access to healthcare for vulnerable groups framed the analysis. Results Access to intensive insulin regimens was through hospital-based specialist services in this sample. Patients from lower socioeconomic groups had difficulty accessing hospital-based services if they were in low paid work and because they lacked the ability to navigate the healthcare system. Once these patients were in the specialist system, access to intensive insulin regimens was limited by non-alignment with healthcare professional goals, poor health literacy, psychosocial problems and poor quality communication. These factors could also affect access to structured diabetes education which itself improved access to intensive insulin regimens. Contact with diabetes specialist nurses and attendance at structured diabetes education courses could ameliorate these barriers. Conclusions Access to intensive insulin regimens was hindered for people in lower socioeconomic groups by a complex mix of factors relating to the permeability of specialist services, ability to navigate the healthcare system and patient interactions with healthcare providers. Improving access to diabetes specialist nurses and structured diabetes education for vulnerable patients could lessen socioeconomic disparities in both access to services and health outcomes.

scholarly journals Impact of hospitalists on the efficiency of inpatient care and patient satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohail Abdul Salim ◽  
Ahmed Elmaraezy ◽  
Amaleswari Pamarthy ◽  
Charat Thongprayoon ◽  
Wisit Cheungpasitporn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Meta Analysis
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