Improving Glycaemic Monitoring in Prediabetic Patients
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
To improve the frequency of glycaemic monitoring in newly diagnosed prediabetics from 57% to 100% and sustain improvement. Improved glycaemic monitoring among prediabetics aids in preventing diabetes progression and reducing complications.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Chronic Care, Primary Care, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Productivity, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
To improve the frequency of glycaemic monitoring in newly diagnosed prediabetics from 57% to 100% and sustain improvement for 1 year.
Background
Low rates of glycaemic monitoring in prediabetic patients risk progression to diabetes.
Methods
Recall prediabetics for care manager counseling and arrange glycaemic tests.
Results
Improved glycaemic monitoring to 69%, with sustained improvements despite COVID-19-related disruptions.
Conclusion
Improved glycaemic monitoring among prediabetics aids in preventing diabetes progression and reducing complications.
Lessons Learnt
Systemic changes to workflows are more sustainable than targeting individual actions.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2021: Merit Award
Keywords
Glycaemic Monitoring, Prediabetic, OGTT
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | National Healthcare Group Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Ancillary Care, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Endocrinology |
Project Lead(s) | Patrick Ee Yang ZhiZhi, Ng Sze Ern |
Project Member(s) | Jerlin Lee |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Patrick Ee Yang Zhi - Ee_YZ_PATRICK@nhgp.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_538_NHGP_Quality_Day_2021_Improving_Glycaemic_Monitoring_in_Prediabetic_Patients.pdf