Análisis del manejo de la diabetes mellitus en los servicios de urgencias: adecuación en la fase aguda y propuestas de mejora
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2017
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27/01/2016
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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Objetivos: Existe escasa información sobre el perfil clínico y manejo de los pacientes diabéticos en los servicios de urgencias hospitalarios (SUH), en especial sobre la profilaxis de complicaciones cardiovasculares, que permita identificar áreas de mejora de la calidad asistencial. Este estudio analiza el perfil clínico y la adecuación del manejo de éstos pacientes. Método: Estudio prospectivo y observacional desarrollado en dos SUH españoles. Se incluyeron de forma consecutiva todos los pacientes con antecedentes o diagnóstico final de diabetes durante 8 meses. Se evaluó la adecuación del manejo del riesgo cardiovascular de acuerdo a las recomendaciones de la American Diabetes Association (2011). Resultados: Se incluyeron 298 pacientes (edad 70±13,6 años), el 92% diabético tipo 2. El 90% presentaba algún otro factor de riesgo cardiovascular asociado y el 49% una complicación angiopática. Se diagnosticó complicación metabólica aguda en el 18% y lesión en órgano diana en el 14%. El 58% de los pacientes fue dado de alta desde el SUH, y aunque en el 78% no se cumplían previamente las recomendaciones de profilaxis, sólo se modificó el tratamiento en el 3%. No se recomendó seguimiento posterior al 24% de los pacientes. Conclusiones: Los pacientes diabéticos atendidos en los SUH presentan un elevado riesgo cardiovascular y aunque la mayoría son manejados exclusivamente en los SUH, no se aprovecha esta oportunidad para optimizar la profilaxis de las complicaciones cardiovasculares ni garantizar un seguimiento adecuado. Este déficit constituye un área concreta de mejora de la calidad asistencial al paciente diabético en los SUH.
Objectives: There is little information on the clinical profile and management of diabetic patients in emergency departments (ED), especially on the prevention of cardiovascular complications, to identify areas for improvement of the quality of care. This study analyzes the clinical profile and the adequacy of the management of these patients. Method: a prospective observational study developed in two Spanish HUS. Consecutively they included all patients with a history or final diagnosis of diabetes for 8 months. The adequacy of the management of cardiovascular risk according to the recommendations of the American Diabetes Association (2011) was evaluated. Results: 298 patients (age 70 ± 13.6 years), 92% type 2 diabetes, 90% had another associated cardiovascular risk factor and 49% one angiopathic complication were included. Acute metabolic complications in 18% and target organ damage in 14% was diagnosed. 58% of patients were discharged from the ED, and although 78% of prophylaxis recommendations not previously met, only the treatment was changed to 3%. No later than 24% of patients follow recommended. Conclusions: Diabetic patients seen in the ED are at high cardiovascular risk, although most are handled exclusively in the HUS, not to take the opportunity to optimize the prevention of cardiovascular complications and ensure proper monitoring. This deficit is a particular area of improving the quality of care for diabetic patients in the ED.
Objectives: There is little information on the clinical profile and management of diabetic patients in emergency departments (ED), especially on the prevention of cardiovascular complications, to identify areas for improvement of the quality of care. This study analyzes the clinical profile and the adequacy of the management of these patients. Method: a prospective observational study developed in two Spanish HUS. Consecutively they included all patients with a history or final diagnosis of diabetes for 8 months. The adequacy of the management of cardiovascular risk according to the recommendations of the American Diabetes Association (2011) was evaluated. Results: 298 patients (age 70 ± 13.6 years), 92% type 2 diabetes, 90% had another associated cardiovascular risk factor and 49% one angiopathic complication were included. Acute metabolic complications in 18% and target organ damage in 14% was diagnosed. 58% of patients were discharged from the ED, and although 78% of prophylaxis recommendations not previously met, only the treatment was changed to 3%. No later than 24% of patients follow recommended. Conclusions: Diabetic patients seen in the ED are at high cardiovascular risk, although most are handled exclusively in the HUS, not to take the opportunity to optimize the prevention of cardiovascular complications and ensure proper monitoring. This deficit is a particular area of improving the quality of care for diabetic patients in the ED.
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Tesis inédita de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina, leída el 27-01-2016