Trend and quality of care for diabetic patients in diabetes outpatient clinics before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the care and management of diabetic patients in Iran, leading to contrasting trends in various diabetic care indices among diabetic patients who receive care in outpatient diabetes clinics. Notable improvements were observed in the prevalence of CVD, hyperlipidemia, and metabolic syndrome, while the prevalence of smoking and hypertension deteriorated. These findings underscore the need for adaptable healthcare strategies, especially for managing chronic conditions during health crises. Further studies are necessary to evaluate the long-term effects of the pandemic on diabetic care and patient outcomes.
Authors
- Niloofar Deravi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1623-5050)
- Atefeh Vaezi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1829-0494)
- Alipasha Meysamie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4223-4254)
- Fatemeh Ghaemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7414-3288)
- Roxana Peysepar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7641-0135)
- Alireza Esteghamati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5114-3982)
Institutions
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Ministry of Health and Medical Education (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13511-0
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services