Assessing the Impact of a Service Excellence Program on Improving Patient Experience at Primary Health Care Centers.

Background: Frontline clinical staff play a crucial role in shaping patient experience and, therefore, require adequate training and education to deliver exceptional service. This study aimed to assess the impact of a service excellence and quality training program on frontline clinical staff's knowledge, perception, and attitude toward patient experience and service excellence. We also examined the effect of this intervention on patient experience scores.

Prevalence of COVID-19 Infection among Patients with Diabetes and Their Vaccination Coverage Status in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from a Hospital-Based Diabetes Registry.

Patients with diabetes have a higher risk of severe infection and mortality due to COVID-19. Considering the current limited effective pharmacological treatments, vaccination remains one of the most effective means to control the pandemic. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 infection and the rate of COVID-19 vaccination coverage among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Cost-effectiveness of telemedicine care for patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

Background And Aim: Telemedicine could be used to provide diabetes care with positive clinical outcomes. Consequently, this study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of telemedicine for patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (i.e.

Weekly Semaglutide vs. Liraglutide Efficacy Profile: A Network Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) is a class of hypoglycemic medications. Semaglutide once-weekly (QW) and liraglutide once-daily (OD) significantly improved glycemic control compared to placebo. To date, no long-term phase III trials directly comparing semaglutide and liraglutide are available.

Prevalence of retinopathy and associated risk factors among high- and low-risk patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: An observational study.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) of different risks, based on the level of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in in the chronic illness clinics in Saudi Arabia between January 2019 and February 2020. Data were extracted from 428 T2DM patients' medical records and random sampling were carried out using a ratio of 1:3, matched for gender and duration of DM.

Sociodemographic and clinical predictors of refractory type 2 diabetes patients: Findings from a case-control study.

Objectives: To identify the sociodemographic and clinical predictors of uncontrolled diabetic patients, to identify high-risk and people with impaired glycemic control, to establish more effective strategies for reducing morbidity and mortality.

Methods: This case-control study of 8209 enrolled patients were included from the diabetes registry by Chronic Illness Center (CIC), Family and Community Medicin, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh Saudi Arabia between February 2019 and February 2020. Cases are defined as patients with type II refractory diabetes having persistent HbA1c >9, not reach adequate glycemic control despite intensified therapy under specialist care (CIC) for at least 6 months.

Utilizing diabetes registry for exploring sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of type II diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To explore the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics as the process and outcomes of diabetic individuals.

Methods: Hospital Saudi Registry at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Chronic Illness Clinics (Family and Community Medicine), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia database was started in February 2019 and data were collected until February 2020. The data were collected by trained diabetes nurse specialists.

Impact of Ramadan-focused diabetes education on hypoglycemia risk and metabolic control for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review.

Background: Ramadan fasting is regarded as a form of worship amongst Muslims. However, patients with a high risk of diabetic complications are advised to avoid fasting, as the practice is associated with significant impacts on several health factors for type 2 diabetic patients, including glycaemic control. Thus, a lack of focused education before Ramadan may result in negative health outcomes.

Effects of liraglutide addition to multiple diabetes regimens on weight and risk of hypoglycemia for a cohort with type 2 diabetes followed in primary care clinics in Saudi Arabia.

Context: Available therapies for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) do not adequately control glycemia in the long term as they do not address the issue of declining beta cell function and do not impact positively on weight or cardiovascular concerns associated with the disease.

Aims: To measure changes in hemoglobin A1c, weight, and hypoglycemia after the addition of liraglutide to 3 therapeutic regimens of patients with T2DM.

Settings And Design: An observational cohort study that was implemented in Al-Wazarat Health Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Impact of Ramadan Focused Education Program on medications adjustment for patients with type 2 diabetes in a primary health care institution in Saudi Arabia.

Aims: To examine the impact of Ramadan Focused Education Program (RFEP) on medications adjustment in type 2 diabetes patients in Ramadan.

Methods: This is a controlled, intervention based study. It was run on three phases: before, during, and after Ramadan on 262 type 2 diabetes patients.

The association of metformin use with vitamin B12 deficiency and peripheral neuropathy in Saudi individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Aims: To compare the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency and peripheral neuropathy between two groups of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients treated with or without metformin, and to determine factors associated with vitamin B12 deficiency therapy and dietary intake of vitamin B12.

Methods: In this retrospective study, we recruited 412 individuals with T2DM: 319 taking metformin, and 93 non-metformin users. Demographics, dietary assessment for vitamin B12 intakes, and medical history were collected.

Impact of an integrated care program on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia: an interventional parallel-group controlled study.

Background: Long intervals between patient visits and limited time with patients can result in clinical inertia and suboptimal achievement of treatment goals. These obstacles can be improved with a multidisciplinary care program. The present study aimed to assess the impact of such a program on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors.

Barriers that practitioners face when initiating insulin therapy in general practice settings and how they can be overcome.

Aim: To explore primary care physicians' perspectives on possible barriers to the use of insulin.

Methods: This systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Eight electronic databases were searched (between January 1, 1994 and August 31, 2014) for relevant studies.