Effects of Interprofessional Team Care on Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Ban Hua Nong Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital, Maha Sarakham Province

Abstract

Effective diabetes management requires personalized care delivered by efficient interprofessional teams to minimize the risk of complications. This retrospective study aimed to compare treatment outcomes in diabetic patients before and after receiving care from an interprofessional team. Medical records of 32 registered diabetic patients who received services at the Ban Hua Nong Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital, Borabue District, Mahasarakham Province, from 2018 to 2023 were analyzed. The patients’ body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and laboratory test results, including fasting blood sugar (FBS), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), were examined using the paired samples test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The results showed statistically significant difference in blood pressure values after receiving care. Systolic blood pressure increased by 5.22 mmHg, while diastolic blood pressure (DBP) decreased by 5.50 mmHg (p<0.05). Additionally, when comparing differences among diabetic patients who had poor glycemic control or abnormal test results prior to participating in the study, improvements were observed after receiving care in terms of body mass index and blood glucose levels. The mean BMI decreased by 2.50 kg/m², and blood glucose levels decreased by an average of 19 mg/dL. In conclusion, the findings of this study highlight the vital role of interprofessional teams in effectively managing diabetes and improving patient outcomes. Specifically, the study demonstrates that such teams are instrumental in reducing BMI and blood sugar levels among diabetic patients. These findings underscore the importance of employing interprofessional teams to enhance patient care and overall diabetes management.