Evaluation of Specialized Outpatient Care for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Georgia

The aim of the study was to evaluate the availability and efficiency of specialized outpatient care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in Georgia and to identify factors and obstacles that prevent getting timely and adequate healthcare services by medical institutions, medical personnel and patients. Develop recommendations for achieving effective outcomes in the face of limited material resources. Within the frames of the research, the investigation of normative-legal basis for managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Georgia and the structure of the existing services have been conducted, and geographical and financial availability was assessed. In addition, a sociological survey with participation of the groups of physicians involved in the process - endocrinologists, family physicians, profile specialists. Research objectives Determining the availability and effectiveness of specialized outpatient medical care in patients with type 2 diabetes was the aim of the study, as well as identifying the obstacles that hinders the provision of timely and adequate services Methodology and Material of the Study Informational and analytical investigation of legal-normative acts under the legislation of Georgia. Investigation of service delivery based on official data of the Ministry of Internally Displaced Parsons from the Occupied Territories, Lab or, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia. Cross-sectional study conducted in medical facilities in Tbilisi distinguishing with high rate of referrals. The study population consisted of the groups of physicians involved in the process. In total, 115 physicians (endocrinologists, family physicians (GPs), profile specialists - cardiologists, ophthalmologists, neurologists) from 11 healthcare facilities in Tbilisi (Capital) participated in the study.