The completeness of electronic medical record data for patients with Type 2 Diabetes in primary care and its implications for computer modelling of predicted clinical outcomes

The prevalence of and health burden associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D) is increasing and its management poses great challenges for primary care practitioners [1] with large differences in metabolic control existing between countries [2]. Over recent decades many countries including Australia have attempted to address these by introducing primary care programs [3] aimed at improving the quality and coordination of routine care for people with T2D [4,5]. However, a significant gap still exists between recommended guidelines and primary care practice in countries such as Australia [6,7].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research