ABSTRACT
Aim: The aim of this audit was to examine diabetic patients' follow?up at Aohoud Primary Care Clinic during the year 2013 and then compare the results with a recommended standard
Subjects and Methods: Chronic conditions' database at Aohoud Primary Care Clinic was accessed, diabetic patients were identified and inactive patients were excluded. Computerised and paper records were then reviewed. The number of follow?up investigations and visits [glycated haemoglobin [HbA1c], albumin?creatinine ratio [ACR], fasting lipids, retinal screening and podiatry visits] during 2013 were recorded. Annual follow?up criteria were set as follows: Having an HbA1c blood test at least twice and having ACR, fasting lipids, retinal screening and a podiatry visit at least once. A target of 75% of diabetics meeting the criteria was set up for this audit
Results: The total number of diabetics in Aohoud Clinic was 116 with the majority of them [96.5%] being type 2 diabetics. Sixty?nine percent of diabetics were above the age of 45 and 55.2% of them were females. In the year 2013, 58.6% diabetics had their HbA1c tested at least twice, 47.4% had their ACR measured once, 83.6% had their fasting lipids measured at least once, 29.3% had one retinal screening and only 4.3% had a formal podiatry visit
Conclusion: Deficiencies were observed regarding the diabetics' annual follow?up at our clinic during the year 2013. A more consistent approach is needed in requesting the lab investigations and referrals for diabetics in order to meet the clinic's target. Repeat auditing in a year's time is recommended to monitor improvement