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Relationship between Continuity of Care and Diabetes Control: Evidence from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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  • Mainous III, A.G.
  • Koopman, R.J.
  • Gill, J.M.
  • Baker, R.
  • Pearson, W.S.

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Objectives. We examined the relationship between continuity of care and diabetes control. Methods. We analyzed data on 1400 adults with diabetes who took part in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We examined the relationship of continuity of care with glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control. Results. Continuity of care was associated with both acceptable and optimal levels of glycemic control. Continuity was not associated with blood pressure or lipid control. There was no difference between having a usual site but no usual provider and having a usual provider in any of the investigated outcomes. Conclusions. Continuity of care is associated with better glycemic control among people with diabetes. Our results do not support a benefit of having a usual provider above having a usual site of care.

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  • Mainous III, A.G. & Koopman, R.J. & Gill, J.M. & Baker, R. & Pearson, W.S., 2004. "Relationship between Continuity of Care and Diabetes Control: Evidence from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(1), pages 66-70.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:1:66-70_2
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    1. Kyoung Lok Min & Heejo Koo & Jun Jeong Choi & Dae Jung Kim & Min Jung Chang & Euna Han, 2019. "Utilization patterns of insulin for patients with type 2 diabetes from national health insurance claims data in South Korea," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 14(3), pages 1-14, March.
    2. Sang Ah Lee & Sung-Youn Chun & Woorim Kim & Yeong Jun Ju & Dong-Woo Choi & Eun-Cheol Park, 2019. "Association between Continuity of Care and the Onset of Thyroid Disorder among Diabetes Patients in Korea," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-9, January.

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