Publications by authors named "Clara Riera Nadal"
Objectives: Redirect demand pathology severity level IV-V of the hospital emergency room (ED) to the Primary Health Care (AP) reference, increase in technical consultation and assess the effectiveness of the proposed Accessibility Plan (PA). Improving the quality of care offered, lowering the cost to achieve it.
Design: Quality research study conducted in January-2010 data collected throughout 2009, and compare them versus those obtained in 2008.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the annual costs of glucose-lowering treatment (GLT) in diabetic patients, focusing on various demographic and health variables.
- A sample of 294 diabetic patients was analyzed, revealing an average GLT cost of 82,979 € per year, with significant variables influencing costs including the type of diabetes, prescribing source, and number of medications.
- The findings highlighted the need for better coordination of care and the establishment of clinical guidelines to enhance treatment efficiency and reduce variability in costs.