Integrated Care Models For Diabetes Management: Perspective From Medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Physical Therapy And Health Administration

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Abdullah Abduh M Alsllami1, Saud Mohammed Ibrahim Alnashri2, Mrdiah Ali B Alalawi3, Mohammed Ahmed M Alsayed4, Brwji Sawid S Alsalami5, Hussain Omar A Almahmudi6

Keywords

integrated care, diabetes management, multidisciplinary care, nursing, medicine, surgery, physical therapy, health administration.

Abstract

Integrated care models in diabetes management involve collaboration across medicine, surgery, nursing, physical therapy, and health administration to optimize patient outcomes. By examining studies from 2010 to 2022, this paper highlights the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care, including improved quality of life, reduced complications, and enhanced patient outcomes.


These care models leverage the strengths of each discipline: physicians lead diagnosis and treatment planning; surgeons manage diabetes-related complications; nurses coordinate care and educate patients; physical therapists address mobility issues; and health administrators support policy changes and quality improvement. Despite the potential for positive impact, challenges such as inconsistent implementation and lack of standardization persist.


Ongoing research and the refinement of evidence-based practices are essential for furthering integrated care models and improving diabetes management. This paper underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with diabetes

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