ArticleIrish journal of medical science2025
Referral patterns and patient characteristics observed during the first year of Ireland's inaugural community hub diabetes service: a retrospective analysis.
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backgroundEnhanced Community Care (ECC) for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Ireland introduces episodic, community-based, consultant-led multidisciplinary care of diabetes that in turn supports the general practitioner (GP)-delivered chronic disease management programme (CDMP). The Dublin North West (DNW) hub, Ireland's first fully operational ECC hub, began providing its diabetes service in March 2023.
aimsThis study reviewed the first year of the DNW hub's diabetes operations, focusing on referral patterns, patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and CDMP eligibility (only those people living with T2DM with a medical card or a GP visit card are eligible for CDMP for T2DM; otherwise, people living with T2DM must self-pay for GP-provided T2DM care).
methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on patient charts and hospital databases for all referrals to the DNW hub from March 2023 to March 2024.
resultsOut of 204 referrals, 67% were redirected from hospital waiting lists, 22% were direct GP referrals, and 11% were internal from other hub services. The average wait time from referral to first appointment was 8.6 weeks. Attendees were 44% female and 56% male, with an average age of 56.2 years. Notably, only 46% were eligible for CDMP. During the study period, the number of people living with T2DM waiting for diabetes appointments at Connolly Hospital decreased by 61%, with the average waiting time reduced from 11 to 5 months.
conclusionsThe first year of activity in the DNW hub illustrates the potential of the ECC model to positively impact hospital waiting lists. Our data also suggests that eligibility to access the CDMP may merit expansion as part of the ongoing implementation of ECC in Ireland.
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