Table 1 Outcome-parameters and instruments of the study
From: The Chronic CARe for diAbeTes study (CARAT): a cluster randomized controlled trial
Outcome-Parameter (Patient) | Parameter/Instrument |
|---|---|
Primary Outcome | HbA1c level |
Secondary outcomes | |
- Guideline adherence (recommended treatment goals) | % of patients reaching goal HbA1c (< 6.5%), LDL-Cholesterol (< 2.6 mmol/l); blood pressure (< 130/80mmHG) |
- Quality of life | SF-36 |
- Process quality | |
% patients receiving at least one eye examination per year | |
% patients receiving at least one food examination per year | |
% patients receiving at least one nephropathy screening per year | |
% patients receiving at least one neurological testing | |
- Accordance to the CCM | PACIC 5A (patients perspective) |
ACIC (provider perspective) | |
Confounder control | PHQ-9 (depression) |