Enhancing diabetes care using statistical process control charts

摘要

For patients with diabetes, a major goal is achieving good glycemic control to prevent the development of end organ complications. Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a method of data display and analysis that can provide enhanced information for patients and physicians to facilitate good glycemic control. Individual patient data are used to explain control chart selection, control limit calculation, and the appropriateness of recalculating control limits. Examples of how to analyze and chart different types of data are provided, and practical implications and use of control charts for enhancing patient care are discussed.