Improving Insulin Therapy through Collaborative Care

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What is the primary goal of collaborative efforts in insulin therapy?

To improve patient outcomes and insulin dosing (correct)

To develop a new type of insulin therapy

To reduce the cost of insulin treatment

To increase the number of healthcare professionals involved

What is the result of using an integrated care pathway for insulin therapy in a hospital diabetes service?

50% of patients changing their regimen and 25% reaching glycemic control

33% of patients changing their regimen and 20% reaching glycemic control

95% of patients changing their regimen and 50% reaching glycemic control

83% of patients changing their regimen and 38% reaching glycemic control (correct)

What is the primary benefit of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare?

Enhanced quality of care through coordination of clinical practice (correct)

Reduced costs of healthcare services

Increased patient satisfaction with hospital food

Increased autonomy of healthcare professionals

Who are the primary healthcare professionals involved in an integrated care pathway for insulin therapy?

Doctors, nursing staff, and dietitians Signup and view all the answers

What is the average time to achieve glycemic control using an integrated care pathway for insulin therapy?

5.8 +/- 1.8 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of consulting with diabetes educators for insulin-treated patients?

Improved glycemic control and reduced hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the potential damage in a profession when linked to evidence based on poor glycemic control in diabetes?

Profession's power and status Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of successful interprofessional collaboration in insulin dosing?

Structured communication tools Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial for healthcare providers to learn about other disciplines involved in insulin therapy?

To improve understanding of insulin orders and prevent confusion Signup and view all the answers

What can physicians educate nurses, pharmacists, and dieticians about?

Proper dosing protocols and blood glucose parameters Signup and view all the answers

What can be an outcome of increased interprofessional collaboration in insulin therapy?

Easier and more effective management of insulin therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of implementing interprofessional collaboration in insulin therapy?

Limitations within a given healthcare system or insurance constraints Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of dietitian-led group education on insulin self-management for type 2 diabetics?

Less intense regimens and lower average blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of interprofessional collaboration in insulin dosing?

Improving patient health outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to errors in insulin dosing?

Uniprofessional approach Signup and view all the answers

Why is interprofessional collaboration essential in insulin therapy?

Due to the complexity of insulin dosing Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if the insulin dose is too much?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in interprofessional collaboration in diabetes care?

Therapeutic inertia Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of medical errors and near-miss errors in diabetes care are linked to poor communication?

70% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of interprofessional collaboration in insulin dosing?

To achieve good glycemic control Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of poor communication between healthcare teams involved in diabetes care?

Lack of clarity and agreement on the criteria for referral Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of team members forming a shared mental model of the patient?

Broadened range of treatment options Signup and view all the answers