Objective: Quality of care monitoring is a key strategy for health policy. In Italy, the AMD Annals continuous monitoring and quality improvement initiative has been in place since 2006. Results after 8 years are now available. Research design and methods: Quality of diabetes care indicators during the years 2004–2011 were extracted from electronic medical records of 300 diabetes clinics. From 200,000 to 500,000 patients with type 2 diabetes were analyzed per year. Six process indicators, eight intermediate outcome indicators, seven indicators of treatment intensity/appropriateness, and a quality of care summary score (Q score) were evaluated. Previous studies documented that the risk of developing a new cardiovascular event was 80 % higher in patients with a Q score <15 and 20 % higher in those with a score between 15 and 25, as compared to those with a score >25. Results: The proportion of patients with HbA1c ≤7 %, LDL cholesterol <100 mg/dl, and blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg increased by 4.8, 21.9, and 10.0 %, respectively. Process and treatment intensity/appropriateness indicators consistently improved. The proportion of patients with a Q score <15 decreased from 13.5 to 6.5 %, while those with a Q score >25 increased from 22.9 to 38.5 %. Conclusions: AMD Annals document the progress in quality of diabetes care. Longitudinal improvements in Q score can translate into less cardiovascular events, with evident clinical and economic implications. AMD Annals represent a physician-led effort not requiring allocation of extra-economic resources, which is easy to implement and deeply rooted in routine clinical practice. They are a potential case model for other healthcare systems.
Rossi, M.C., Candido, R., Ceriello, A., Cimino, A., Di Bartolo, P., Giorda, C., et al. (2015). Trends over 8 years in quality of diabetes care: results of the AMD Annals continuous quality improvement initiative. ACTA DIABETOLOGICA, 52(3), 557-571 [10.1007/s00592-014-0688-6].
Trends over 8 years in quality of diabetes care: results of the AMD Annals continuous quality improvement initiative
Rossi M. C.;Candido R.;Di Bartolo P.;Giorda C.;Lucisano G.;Mannucci E.;
2015
Abstract
Objective: Quality of care monitoring is a key strategy for health policy. In Italy, the AMD Annals continuous monitoring and quality improvement initiative has been in place since 2006. Results after 8 years are now available. Research design and methods: Quality of diabetes care indicators during the years 2004–2011 were extracted from electronic medical records of 300 diabetes clinics. From 200,000 to 500,000 patients with type 2 diabetes were analyzed per year. Six process indicators, eight intermediate outcome indicators, seven indicators of treatment intensity/appropriateness, and a quality of care summary score (Q score) were evaluated. Previous studies documented that the risk of developing a new cardiovascular event was 80 % higher in patients with a Q score <15 and 20 % higher in those with a score between 15 and 25, as compared to those with a score >25. Results: The proportion of patients with HbA1c ≤7 %, LDL cholesterol <100 mg/dl, and blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg increased by 4.8, 21.9, and 10.0 %, respectively. Process and treatment intensity/appropriateness indicators consistently improved. The proportion of patients with a Q score <15 decreased from 13.5 to 6.5 %, while those with a Q score >25 increased from 22.9 to 38.5 %. Conclusions: AMD Annals document the progress in quality of diabetes care. Longitudinal improvements in Q score can translate into less cardiovascular events, with evident clinical and economic implications. AMD Annals represent a physician-led effort not requiring allocation of extra-economic resources, which is easy to implement and deeply rooted in routine clinical practice. They are a potential case model for other healthcare systems.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
