A provider survey of cystic fibrosis related diabetes screening and management practices at North American CF centers

Autor: Rebecca Hicks, Katie Larson Ode, Tim Vigers, Christine L. Chan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Endocrinology, Vol 14 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1664-2392
DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1183288
Popis: BackgroundCystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Guidelines recommend annual screening for cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) with an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). However, screening rates remain consistently low. We conducted surveys of 1) US CF center directors and 2) Endocrinologists affiliated with the CFF-sponsored EnVision program to characterize CFRD screening practices, describe provider perceived barriers to screening, and identify strategies for improving screening.MethodsThe surveys queried OGTT protocols, alternate screening strategies, and perceived barriers to screening. CF center characteristics and procedures for coordinating OGTTs were compared between centers achieving ≥50% versus
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