Registry of people with diabetes in three Latin American countries: a suitable approach to evaluate the quality of health care provided to people with type 2 diabetes

摘要: Summary Aims To implement a patient registry and collect data related to the care provided people with type 2 diabetes in six specialized centers of three Latin American countries, measure quality such using standardized form (QUALIDIAB) that collects information on different indicators, analyze potential collecting this for improving conducting clinical research. Methods We collected clinical, metabolic therapeutic micro- macrovascular complications, rate use diagnostic elements hospitalization patients centers, four Argentina one each Colombia Peru. Results We analyzed 1157 records from (Argentina, 668; Colombia, 220; Peru, 269); 39 were discarded because entry errors or inconsistencies. The demonstrated frequency performance deficiencies several procedures, including foot ocular fundus examination various cardiovascular screening tests. In contrast, HbA1c risk factor assessments performed greater than recommended by international guidelines. Management insulin therapy was sub-optimal, also noted among education indicators. Conclusions Patient successfully implemented these clinics following an interactive educational program. obtained provide useful as may be used guide improvement efforts.