Continuity of Care in Elderly Diabetics with Universally-Insured Health Care (original) (raw)

The study investigates the impact of continuity of care by family physicians on hospitalization and mortality rates among elderly diabetics in Newfoundland and Labrador. It uses a sample of 350 new diabetes cases aged 65 and older, measuring continuity through Usual Provider Continuity (UPC) and Continuity of Care (COC) indices. Results indicate that lower continuity is associated with higher mortality and hospitalization rates, suggesting the need for policies that enhance continuity in diabetes care to improve health outcomes.