Shaltout AA, Qabazard MA, al Khawari M, Bushnaq R, Abdella NA, Abdul Salam R, Mughal H. Towards improving care for children with diabetes in Kuwait.
Int J Health Care Qual Assur 1994;
8:4-8. [PMID:
10152597 DOI:
10.1108/09526869510101557]
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Abstract
Presents the results of a medical audit of the records of 199 children diagnosed as diabetic and admitted to Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait. Uses the measurement of glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1) to indicate the levels of control achieved. Finds that the degree of glycaemic control compares favourably with studies done in other hospitals, but unfavourably with specialized diabetic clinics. Proposes that glycaemic control could be improved by provision of the services of specialized support staff such as dietitian, educator, psychologist and health visitor.
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