Determinants of diabetes and hypertension control in ambulatory healthcare in Al ain, United arab emirates.

Objectives: This study aims to study determinants for the control of diabetes and hypertension in Al Ain Ambulatory Healthcare patients.

Method: This is a cross sectional observational study of patients attending ambulatory healthcare centers in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates in 2009. From a yearly audit evaluating the care of patients with diabetes and hypertension, the determinants for improved diabetes and hypertension outcomes were identified from a total of 512 patients and its association with glycemic and blood pressure control were studied.

A successful chronic care program in Al Ain-United Arab Emirates.

Background: The cost effective provision of quality care for chronic diseases is a major challenge for health care systems. We describe a project to improve the care of patients with the highly prevalent disorders of diabetes and hypertension, conducted in one of the major cities of the United Arab Emirates.

Settings And Methods: The project, using the principles of quality assurance cycles, was conducted in 4 stages.