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Hart O, Xue N, Khashram M. The prescribing of cardioprotective medications and the impact on survival for patients with peripheral artery disease that undergo intervention. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:2376-2381. [PMID: 37370242 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease guidelines recommend that patients with established peripheral artery disease (PAD) are prescribed antihypertensive, lipid-lowering, and antiplatelet medication to reduce cardiovascular ischaemic events. However, the prescribing of these medications for patients with PAD within New Zealand (NZ) remains undefined. METHODS This was a retrospective observational cohort study of patients in the Midland region of NZ, that underwent PAD-related percutaneous and surgical intervention between 1st January 2010 and 31st December 2021. Patient level data was collected. The primary outcome was prescribing of cardioprotective medications either before or within 1 year of incident procedure. Secondary outcome was overall survival. RESULTS There were 2547 patients included. Antihypertensive prescription occurred in 80.7%, lipid-lowering in 77.4% and antithrombotic in 89.9%. Concomitant ischaemic heart disease increased prescription of cardioprotective medications. Women were prescribed less lipid-lowering medication compared to men. Māori men were prescribed less antiplatelet medication compared to non-Māori men. On univariate analysis lipid-lowering and antiplatelet medication showed survival advantage, while antihypertensive and anticoagulation did not. After adjustment for age, sex, end stage renal failure and presence of chronic limb-threatening ischaemia, best medical therapy was associated with better survival (HR 0.88, 95% CI 0.79-0.98, P = 0.02). CONCLUSION This study highlights areas of deficiency in prescribing of cardioprotective medication in this high-risk group. These could be targets for national quality improvement initiatives.
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- Odette Hart
- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton, New Zealand
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Yu D, Cai Y, Levi Osuagwu U, Pickering K, Baker J, Cutfield R, McKree Jansen R, Orr-Walker BJ, Sundborn G, Zhao Z, Simmons D. Ethnic differences in metabolic achievement between Māori, Pacific, and European New Zealanders with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2022; 189:109910. [PMID: 35537520 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2022.109910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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AIMS To compare variations in metabolic target achievement by ethnicity (Europeans, Māori and Pasifika) among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ) between 1994 and 2013. METHODS 32,237 patients were enrolled. Adjusted marginal difference (European as reference) of systolic blood pressure (SBP), body mass index (BMI), HbA1c and total cholesterol, alongside the proportion achieving metabolic targets were estimated using multivariable mixed effect models at baseline, 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-years, adjusted for covariates. RESULTS Compared with Europeans, Māori and Pasifika had continuously, significantly higher HbA1c (by 0.3% (+3.5 mmol/mol) and 0.6% (+6.8 mmol/mol) respectively and BMI (+1.5 and +0.3 kg/m2 respectively) but lower SBP (-1.8 and -3.4 mmHg respectively) and TG (-0.03 and -0.34 mmol/L respectively), and insignificantly TC (+0.004 and +0.01 respectively), by 5-years of follow-up. While 49% Europeans were within target HbA1c, this was achieved by only 30% Māori and 27% Pasifika. Conversely, 41% Europeans, 46% Māori and 59% Pasifika achieved the SBP target (all P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Managing hyperglycemia appears to be more challenging than treating hypertension and dyslipidemia among Māori and Pasifika. New anti-hyperglycemia treatments, addressing health literacy, socioeconomic and any cultural barriers to management and self-management are urgently needed to reduce these disparities.
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- Dahai Yu
- Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China; Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK
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- Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Macarthur Clinical School, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, Sydney NSW 2751, Australia
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- Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa, Otara, New Zealand; Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Counties Manukau Health, South Auckland, New Zealand
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- Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa, Otara, New Zealand; Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa, Otara, New Zealand; Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Counties Manukau Health, South Auckland, New Zealand
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- Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, the University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China; Macarthur Clinical School, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, Sydney NSW 2751, Australia.
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Alyami M, Serlachius A, Law M, Murphy R, Almigbal TH, Lyndon M, Batais MA, Algaw RK, Broadbent E. Utility and acceptability of a brief type 2 diabetes visual animation: A mixed-methods feasibility study (Preprint). JMIR Form Res 2021; 6:e35079. [PMID: 35943787 PMCID: PMC9399876 DOI: 10.2196/35079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Visualizations of illness and treatment processes are promising interventions for changing unhelpful perceptions and improving health outcomes. However, these are yet to be tested in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Objective This study assesses the cross-cultural acceptability and potential effectiveness of a brief visual animation of T2DM at changing unhelpful illness and treatment perceptions and self-efficacy among patients and family members in 2 countries, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia. Health care professionals’ views on visualization are also explored. Methods A total of 52 participants (n=39, 75% patients and family members and n=13, 25% health care professionals) were shown a 7-minute T2DM visual animation. Patients and family members completed a questionnaire on illness and treatment perceptions and self-efficacy before and immediately after the intervention and completed semistructured interviews. Health care professionals completed written open-ended questions. Means and 95% CIs are reported to estimate potential effectiveness. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted on qualitative data. Results All participants rated the visual animation as acceptable and engaging. Four main themes were identified: animation-related factors, impact of the animation, animation as an effective format for delivering information, and management-related factors. Effect sizes (ranged from 0.10 to 0.56) suggested potential effectiveness for changing illness and treatment perceptions and self-efficacy among patients and family members. Conclusions Visualizations are acceptable and may improve the perceptions of patients’ with diabetes in a short time frame. This brief visual animation has the potential to improve current T2DM education. A subsequent randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects on illness and treatment perceptions, adherence, glycemic control, and unplanned hospital admission is being prepared.
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- Mohsen Alyami
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Vision College of Medicine, Vision Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Ezzatvar Y, Ramírez-Vélez R, Izquierdo M, García-Hermoso A. Racial differences in all-cause mortality and future complications among people with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from more than 2.4 million individuals. Diabetologia 2021; 64:2389-2401. [PMID: 34455457 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-021-05554-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS The aim of this work was to quantify racial/ethnic differences in risk for future diabetic complications and all-cause mortality by performing a meta-analysis of prospective studies. METHODS A systematic search in PubMed and EMBASE was performed from inception to May 2021. Prospective cohort studies that reported HRs and associated 95% CIs of diabetes complications and all-cause mortality among racial/ethnic groups, with White people as the reference group, were included. Study characteristics and HR estimates were extracted from each study. Estimates were pooled using random-effects inverse-variance model with the Hartung-Knapp-Sidik-Jonkman variance estimator. RESULTS A total of 23 studies were included, comprising 2,416,516 individuals diagnosed with diabetes (White 59.3%, Black 11.2%, Asian 1.3%, Hispanic-American 2.4%, Native American 0.2%, East Asian 1.9%, South Asian 0.8%, Pacific Islander 2.3%, Māori 2.4% and others 18.2%). Compared with White individuals with diabetes, individuals of Māori ethnicity were at higher risk for all-cause mortality (HR 1.88 [95% CI 1.61, 2.21]; I2 = 7.1%), Hispanic-American individuals had a significantly lower risk for CVD (HR 0.66 [95% CI 0.53, 0.81]; I2 = 0%) and Black individuals had higher risk for end-stage renal disease (HR 1.54 [95% CI 1.05, 2.24]; I2 = 95.4%). No significant higher risk for diabetes complications was found in other racial/ethnic groups relative to White people. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION Racial/ethnic differences exist in the risk for future diabetic complications and all-cause mortality. Our results support the use of such categories for international diabetes clinical guideline recommendations until better predictors become available. Efforts to identify high-risk groups and to better control cardiovascular risk factors across ethnically diverse populations are therefore needed. REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration ID CRD42021239274.
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- Yasmin Ezzatvar
- Department of Nursing, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, Navarra Hospital Complex (CHN), Public University of Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
- CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, Navarra Hospital Complex (CHN), Public University of Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
- CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, Navarra Hospital Complex (CHN), Public University of Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain.
- CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
- Sciences of Physical Activity, Sports and Health School, University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago, Chile.
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Yu D, Cai Y, Osuagwu UL, Pickering K, Baker J, Cutfield R, Jansen RM, Orr-Walker BJ, Sundborn G, Zhao Z, Simmons D. Metabolic Profiles of Maori, Pacific, and European New Zealanders With Type 2 Diabetes Over 25 Years. Diabetes Care 2021; 44:dc211255. [PMID: 34362817 DOI: 10.2337/dc21-1255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Dahai Yu
- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, U.K
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa, Otara, New Zealand
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Counties Manukau Health, South Auckland, New Zealand
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- Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa, Otara, New Zealand
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa, Otara, New Zealand
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Counties Manukau Health, South Auckland, New Zealand
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- Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Macarthur Clinical School, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, Sydney, Australia
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Dobson R, Whittaker R, Jiang Y, McNamara C, Shepherd M, Maddison R, Cutfield R, Khanolkar M, Murphy R. Long-term follow-up of a randomized controlled trial of a text-message diabetes self-management support programme, SMS4BG. Diabet Med 2020; 37:311-318. [PMID: 31722130 PMCID: PMC7004024 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AIMS To determine the long-term effectiveness of an individually tailored text-message diabetes self-management support programme, SMS4BG, on glycaemic control at 2 years in adults with diabetes with an HbA1c concentration > 64 mmol/mol (8%). METHODS We conducted a 2-year follow-up of a two-arm, parallel, randomized controlled trial across health services in New Zealand. Participants were English-speaking adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes and with an HbA1c >64 mmol/mol (8%). In the main trial participants randomized to the intervention group (N=183) received up to 9 months of an automated tailored text-message programme in addition to usual care. Participants in the control group (N=183) received usual care for 9 months. In this follow-up study, 293 (80%) of 366 randomized participants in the main trial were included. The primary outcome measure was change in glycaemic control (HbA1c ) from baseline to 2 years. Mixed-effect models were used to compare the group differences at 3, 6, 9 and 24 months, adjusted for baseline HbA1c and stratification factors (health district category, diabetes type and ethnicity). RESULTS The decrease in HbA1c at 2 years was significantly greater in the intervention group [mean (sd) -10 (18) mmol/mol or -0.9 (1.6)%] compared with the control group [mean (sd) -1 (20) mmol/mol or -0.1 (1.8)%], with an adjusted mean difference of -9 mmol/mol (95% CI -14, -5) or -0.8% (95% CI -1.2, -0.4; P<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Improvements in glycaemic control resulting from a text-message diabetes self-management support programme were sustained at 2 years after randomization. These findings support the implementation of SMS4BG in current practice.
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- R. Dobson
- National Institute for Health InnovationSchool of Population HealthUniversity of AucklandAucklandNew Zealand
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- National Institute for Health InnovationSchool of Population HealthUniversity of AucklandAucklandNew Zealand
- Waitematā District Health BoardAucklandNew Zealand
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- National Institute for Health InnovationSchool of Population HealthUniversity of AucklandAucklandNew Zealand
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- Waitematā District Health BoardAucklandNew Zealand
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- School of PsychologyMassey UniversityAucklandNew Zealand
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- Institute for Physical Activity and NutritionDeakin UniversityBurwoodVic.Australia
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- Waitematā District Health BoardAucklandNew Zealand
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- Auckland District Health BoardAucklandNew Zealand
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- Auckland District Health BoardAucklandNew Zealand
- School of MedicineFaculty of Medical and Health SciencesUniversity of AucklandAucklandNew Zealand
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Dobson R, Whittaker R, Jiang Y, Maddison R, Shepherd M, McNamara C, Cutfield R, Khanolkar M, Murphy R. Effectiveness of text message based, diabetes self management support programme (SMS4BG): two arm, parallel randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2018; 361:k1959. [PMID: 29773539 PMCID: PMC5957049 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k1959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of a theoretically based and individually tailored, text message based, diabetes self management support intervention (SMS4BG) in adults with poorly controlled diabetes. DESIGN Nine month, two arm, parallel randomised controlled trial. SETTING Primary and secondary healthcare services in New Zealand. PARTICIPANTS 366 participants aged 16 years and over with poorly controlled type 1 or type 2 diabetes (HbA1c ≥65 mmol/mol or 8%) randomised between June 2015 and November 2016 (n=183 intervention, n=183 control). INTERVENTIONS The intervention group received a tailored package of text messages for up to nine months in addition to usual care. Text messages provided information, support, motivation, and reminders related to diabetes self management and lifestyle behaviours. The control group received usual care. Messages were delivered by a specifically designed automated content management system. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcome measure was change in glycaemic control (HbA1c) from baseline to nine months. Secondary outcomes included change in HbA1c at three and six months, and self efficacy, diabetes self care behaviours, diabetes distress, perceptions and beliefs about diabetes, health related quality of life, perceived support for diabetes management, and intervention engagement and satisfaction at nine months. Regression models adjusted for baseline outcome, health district category, diabetes type, and ethnicity. RESULTS The reduction in HbA1c at nine months was significantly greater in the intervention group (mean -8.85 mmol/mol (standard deviation 14.84)) than in the control group (-3.96 mmol/mol (17.02); adjusted mean difference -4.23 (95% confidence interval -7.30 to -1.15), P=0.007). Of 21 secondary outcomes, only four showed statistically significant improvements in favour of the intervention group at nine months. Significant improvements were seen for foot care behaviour (adjusted mean difference 0.85 (95% confidence interval 0.40 to 1.29), P<0.001), overall diabetes support (0.26 (0.03 to 0.50), P=0.03), health status on the EQ-5D visual analogue scale (4.38 (0.44 to 8.33), P=0.03), and perceptions of illness identity (-0.54 (-1.04 to -0.03), P=0.04). High levels of satisfaction with SMS4BG were found, with 161 (95%) of 169 participants reporting it to be useful, and 164 (97%) willing to recommend the programme to other people with diabetes. CONCLUSION A tailored, text message based, self management support programme resulted in modest improvements in glycaemic control in adults with poorly controlled diabetes. Although the clinical significance of these results is unclear, the findings support further investigation into the use of SMS4BG and other text message based support for this patient population. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12614001232628.
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- Rosie Dobson
- National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
- Institute for Innovation and Improvement, Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood VIC, Australia
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- School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Diabetes Service, North Shore Hospital, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland Diabetes Centre, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland Diabetes Centre, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
- School of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Simmons D, Kumar S, Crook N, Rush E. Diabetes among Māori women with self-reported past gestational diabetes mellitus in a New Zealand Māori community. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2017; 57:599-603. [DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- David Simmons
- School of Medicine; Western Sydney University; Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- St George Public Hospital; Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Lakes District Health Board; Rotorua New Zealand
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- Auckland University of Technology; Auckland New Zealand
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Dobson R, Whittaker R, Pfaeffli Dale L, Maddison R. The effectiveness of text message-based self-management interventions for poorly-controlled diabetes: A systematic review. Digit Health 2017; 3:2055207617740315. [PMID: 29942620 PMCID: PMC6001198 DOI: 10.1177/2055207617740315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2017] [Accepted: 10/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Poorly controlled diabetes leads to debilitating complications at a significant cost to health systems. Text messaging is an ideal platform for the delivery of self-management interventions to patients with poorly controlled diabetes due to the ubiquity of mobile phones, and the ability of text messaging to reach people in their everyday lives when self-management of the condition is vital. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of short message service-based diabetes self-management interventions on glycaemic control in adults with poorly controlled diabetes. METHODS/DESIGN MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library and PsychINFO were searched from inception through to 23 January 2017 for randomised controlled trials investigating the use of text messaging based self-management interventions on haemoglobin A1c for patients with poorly controlled diabetes. RESULTS Seven studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Three of the studies reported a significant decrease in haemoglobin A1c from baseline to follow-up in the intervention group compared to the control group. No clear relationship between positive outcomes and intervention dose, content and functionality was seen. DISCUSSION Evidence supporting text messaging for improvements in glycaemic control in people with poorly controlled diabetes is mixed. Previous reviews have reported positive impacts on glycaemic control for short message service interventions in patients with diabetes; however, when limited to those with poorly controlled diabetes the evidence is less clear. Large-scale studies with robust methodology and longer-term follow-up are needed to further understand the impact of text-messaging-based self-management interventions for people with poorly controlled diabetes.
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- Rosie Dobson
- National Institute for Health
Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health
Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Institute for Innovation and
Improvement, Waitemata District Health Board, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health
Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- School of Kinesiology, University of
British Columbia, Canada
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- National Institute for Health
Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Institute for Physical Activity and
Nutrition, Deakin University, Australia
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Elley CR, Gupta AK, Webster R, Selak V, Jun M, Patel A, Rodgers A, Thom S. The efficacy and tolerability of 'polypills': meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. PLoS One 2012; 7:e52145. [PMID: 23284906 PMCID: PMC3526586 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0052145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2012] [Accepted: 11/08/2012] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess the blood pressure and lipid-lowering efficacy and tolerability of 'polypills' used in cardiovascular disease prevention trials. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Systematic review and meta-analysis. SEARCH STRATEGY The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, and PubMed databases were searched for eligible trials. Study inclusion criteria: Randomised controlled trials of at least six weeks duration, which compared a 'polypill' (that included at least one anti-hypertensive and one lipid-lowering medication) with a placebo (or one active component). OUTCOME MEASURES Change from baseline in systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and total and LDL-cholesterol; discontinuation of study medication and reported adverse effects. Of 44 potentially eligible studies, six trials (including 2,218 patients without previous cardiovascular disease) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Compared with placebo, 'polypills' reduced systolic blood pressure by -9.2 mmHg (95% confidence interval (CI): -13.4, -5.0) diastolic blood pressure by -5.0 mmHg (95%CI: -7.4, -2.6), total cholesterol by -1.22 mmol/L (95%CI: -1.60, -0.84) and LDL-cholesterol by -1.02 mmol/L (95%CI: -1.37, -0.67). However, those taking a 'polypill' (vs. placebo or component) were more likely to discontinue medication (20% vs 14%) (Odds ratio: 1.5 (95% CI: 1.2, 1.9)). There was no significant difference in reported adverse effects amongst those on a 'polypill' (36% vs. 28%) (OR: 1.3 (95%CI: 0.7, 2.5)). There was high statistical heterogeneity in comparisons for blood pressure and lipid-lowering but use of random-effects and quality-effects models produced very similar results. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE Compared with placebo, the 'polypills' reduced blood pressure and lipids. Tolerability was lower amongst those on 'polypills' than those on placebo or one component, but differences were moderate. Effectiveness trials are needed to help clarify the status of 'polypills' in primary care and prevention strategies.
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- C Raina Elley
- School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Faatoese AF, Pitama SG, Gillies TW, Robertson PJ, Huria TM, Tikao-Mason KN, Doughty RN, Whalley GA, Richards AM, Troughton RW, Sheerin IG, Wells JE, Cameron VA. Community screening for cardiovascular risk factors and levels of treatment in a rural Māori cohort. Aust N Z J Public Health 2011; 35:517-23. [PMID: 22151157 DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2011.00777.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To document levels of cardiovascular disease (CVD), diagnosed and undiagnosed risk factors and clinical management of CVD risk in rural Māori. METHODS Participants (aged 20-64 years), of Māori descent and self-report, were randomly sampled to be representative of age and gender profiles of the community. Screening clinics included health questionnaires, fasting blood samples, blood pressure and anthropometric measures. Data were obtained from participants' primary care physicians regarding prior diagnoses and current clinical management. New Zealand Cardiovascular Guidelines were used to identify new diagnoses at screening and Bestpractice electronic-decision support software used to estimate 5-year CVD risk. RESULTS Mean age of participants (n=252) was 45.7 ± 0.7, 8% reported a history of cardiac disease, 43% were current smokers, 22% had a healthy BMI, 30% were overweight and 48% obese. Hypertension was previously diagnosed in 25%; an additional 22% were hypertensive at screening. Dyslipidaemia was previously diagnosed in 14% and an additional 43% were dyslipidaemic at screening. Type-2 diabetes was previously diagnosed in 11%. Glycaemic control was achieved in only 21% of those with type-2 diabetes. Blood pressure and cholesterol were above recommended targets in more than half of those with diagnosed CVD risk factors. CONCLUSIONS High levels of diagnosed and undiagnosed CVD risk factors, especially hypertension, dyslipidaemia and diabetes were identified in this rural Māori community. IMPLICATIONS There is a need for opportunistic screening and intensified management of CVD risk factors in this indigenous population group.
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Joshy G, Dunn P, Fisher M, Lawrenson R. Ethnic differences in the natural progression of nephropathy among diabetes patients in New Zealand: hospital admission rate for renal complications, and incidence of end-stage renal disease and renal death. Diabetologia 2009; 52:1474-8. [PMID: 19436991 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-009-1380-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2009] [Accepted: 04/09/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS We estimated the incidence of chronic renal failure, the incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and renal mortality rates among New Zealand European and Maori patients with diabetes and estimated the ethnic difference in the risk of developing renal failure. METHODS A renal complication-free cohort of adult diabetes patients registered with Waikato regional diabetes service, diagnosed with diabetes before 2003, were retrospectively followed for 4 years. Events of interest were renal hospital admission, ESRD and death coded with renal disease. Incidences of renal hospital admission, ESRD and death from renal disease were calculated for NZ Europeans and Maori patients with diabetes. Ethnic and sex differences in the risks of these renal outcomes were estimated using a Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS Of the 7,900 patients followed up, 116 (1.5%) had a renal admission, 42 (0.5%) started dialysis/transplantation and 21 (0.27%) died from renal disease. Maori diabetes patients had significantly higher incidences of dialysis or transplantation and rates of renal admission and renal death. Adjusted hazard ratios indicate that, compared with NZ Europeans with diabetes, Maori diabetes patients had a significantly higher risk of ESRD, renal admission and renal death (46-fold, seven-fold and four-fold increases, respectively). Maori patients progressed at a significantly faster rate from first hospital admission for chronic renal disease to ESRD. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION There were huge ethnic disparities in outcomes from renal disease. Screening for early kidney disease among Maori diabetes patients, intensive management of risk factors and further research on the aetiology of renal disease among Maoris is recommended.
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- G Joshy
- Waikato Clinical School, Waikato Hospital Hamilton, Private Bag 3200, Hamilton, New Zealand.
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Agban H, Elley CR, Kenealy T, Robinson E. Trends in the management of risk of diabetes complications in different ethnic groups in New Zealand primary care. Prim Care Diabetes 2008; 2:181-186. [PMID: 18829410 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2008.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2007] [Revised: 03/27/2008] [Accepted: 08/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIMS To assess changes over two years in the health status and management of a cohort of people with Type 2 diabetes from different ethnic groups within a primary care diabetes annual review programme in New Zealand. METHODS The study evaluated changes in clinical measures and proportions achieving guideline targets for 7782 people who had data recorded at baseline in 2002-2003 and at follow-up two years later within the diabetes programme. RESULTS A large proportion of Maori (47%) and Pacific (69%) patients had poor glycaemic control at baseline and only small improvements were made over the two years. Significant improvements were made in all the ethnic groups in blood pressure and lipid management at two-year follow-up. By the two-year follow-up, over 75% of Maori and Pacific patients received appropriate treatment with anti-hypertensive and lipid lowering medication and many of the ethnic disparities in risk factors for complications were reduced. CONCLUSIONS Participation in the annual review programme may have contributed to improvements in clinical management and reduced disparities in a cohort with Type 2 diabetes. However, the removal of restrictions on statin use in 2002, and introduction of diabetes management guidelines in 2003 may also have improved management standards.
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- Hosnah Agban
- School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Naqshbandi M, Harris SB, Esler JG, Antwi-Nsiah F. Global complication rates of type 2 diabetes in Indigenous peoples: A comprehensive review. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2008; 82:1-17. [PMID: 18768236 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2008.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2008] [Revised: 07/14/2008] [Accepted: 07/16/2008] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE The world's Indigenous peoples are experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of type 2 diabetes [T2DM] but little has been published describing the complications burden. The objective of this paper was to conduct a systematic review of T2DM complications in Indigenous populations worldwide. METHODS A literature review was conducted using PubMed and EMBASE to examine available complications data. Country, Indigenous population, authors, publication year, total sample size, Indigenous sample size, age, methodology, and prevalence of nephropathy, end-stage renal disease, retinopathy, neuropathy, lower extremity amputations, cardiovascular disease, hospitalizations and mortality due to diabetes were recorded. RESULTS One-hundred and eleven studies were selected. Results revealed a disproportionate burden of disease complications among all Indigenous peoples regardless of their geographic location. Complication rates were seen to vary widely across Indigenous groups. DISCUSSION Gaps were found in the published literature on complications among Indigenous populations, especially those living in underdeveloped countries. These gaps may be in part due to the challenges caused by varying operational practices, research methodologies, and definitions of the term Indigenous, making documentation of rates among these peoples problematic. Comprehensive surveillance applying standardized definitions and methodologies is needed to design targeted prevention and disease management strategies for Indigenous peoples with T2DM.
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- Mariam Naqshbandi
- Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, Suite 245-100 Collip Circle, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 4X8
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