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PLoS One ; 12(9): e0181582, 2017.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28945753

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INTRODUCTION: Early detection and treatment for diabetes are essential for reducing disability and death from the disease. Finding effective screening and treatment for individuals living with diabetes in resource-limited countries is a challenge. MoPoTsyo, a Cambodian non-governmental organization, addressed this gap by utilizing a multi-pronged approach with community-based peer educators, access to laboratory procedures, local outpatient medical consultation, and a revolving drug fund. This study evaluated outcomes of MoPoTsyo's diabetes program in Takeo Province by assessing glycemic and blood pressure outcomes for individuals diagnosed with diabetes over a 24-month follow-up period between 2007-2013. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort analysis of records without a comparison group. We calculated the mean fasting blood glucose (FBG) and blood pressure (BP) at regular intervals of follow-up. The proportion of patients reaching recommended treatment targets for FBG and BP was assessed. RESULTS: Of the 3411 patients enrolled in the program, 2230 were included in the study. The cohort was predominantly female (68.9%) with a median age of 54 years. Median follow-up time in the program was 16 months (4.9-38.4 months). Mean FBG decreased 63.9 mg/dl in mean FBG (95% CI 58.5 to 69.3) at one year of follow-up (p<0.001). After one year, 45% (321/708) of patients achieved goal FBG < 126. Of the 41.6% (927/2230) with elevated BP at enrollment, systolic and diastolic BP levels significantly decreased (p<0.001) by 16.9 mmHg (95% CI 1.2 to 22.9) and 10 mm Hg (95% CI 0.7 to 12.9) respectively between enrollment and one year of follow-up. At one year of follow-up, 51.1%% (183/355) of these patients reached the BP goal < 140/90. CONCLUSION: The improved outcome indicators of diabetes care for MoPoTsyo's Takeo program evaluation showed promise. The program demonstrated a reasonable and practical approach to delivering effective diabetes care in a rural area and may serve as a model for other low-income communities. Future prospective evaluations with more complete data are necessary for longer-term outcomes.


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Community Health Services/organization & administration , Diabetes Mellitus/therapy , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Blood Glucose/analysis , Blood Pressure , Cambodia , Community Health Workers/organization & administration , Diabetes Mellitus/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Male , Mass Screening/methods , Middle Aged , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Peer Group , Program Evaluation , Retrospective Studies , Young Adult
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Emerg Med Clin North Am ; 30(1): 1-12, 2012 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22107970

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This article reviews out-of-hospital cardiac arrest from a public health perspective. Case definitions are discussed. Incidence, outcome, and fixed and modifiable risk factors for cardiac arrest are described. There is a large variation in survival between communities that is not explained by patient or community factors. Study of variation in outcome in other related conditions suggest that this is due to differences in organizational culture rather than processes of care. A public health approach to improving outcomes is recommended that includes ongoing monitoring and improvement of processes and outcome of care.


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Heart Arrest , Public Health , Cost of Illness , Heart Arrest/epidemiology , Heart Arrest/mortality , Heart Arrest/prevention & control , Humans , Incidence , Risk Factors , Survival Rate , United States/epidemiology
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