Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and acute complication of diabetes mellitus. In Ethiopia, the mortality associated with acute diabetes complications ranges from 9.8% to 12%. Despite this, there is limited information on the clinical outcomes of DKA in our study location. Therefore...

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Main Authors: Daniel Mitiku Yigazu, Matiyos Lema, Firomsa Bekele, Dawit Tesfaye Daka, Dagim Samuel, Nigatu Addisu
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Matiyos Lema
Firomsa Bekele
Dawit Tesfaye Daka
Dagim Samuel
Nigatu Addisu
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Dawit Tesfaye Daka
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description BackgroundDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and acute complication of diabetes mellitus. In Ethiopia, the mortality associated with acute diabetes complications ranges from 9.8% to 12%. Despite this, there is limited information on the clinical outcomes of DKA in our study location. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude and associated factors of DKA treatment outcomes among adult patients with diabetes admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia.ObjectiveTo assess the DKA treatment outcomes and their associated factors among adult patients with diabetes admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town.MethodsA 5-year cross-sectional study was conducted using a systematic random sampling technique among 201 patients from 1 July to 31 August 2023. DKA treatment outcomes were assessed at discharge. Pharmacists collected data by reviewing patient charts using Kobo Toolbox software. The data were then exported to SPSS Version 27 for analysis. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. Variables with a P-value < 0.25 in the bivariable logistic regression were entered into the multivariable regression analysis to control for potential confounders. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to identify predictors of treatment outcomes. A P-value < 0.05 was considered significant in the multivariable analysis.ResultComplete data was available for 201 patients admitted with DKA. The majority, 178 (88.6%), improved and were discharged. Independent predictors of DKA recovery were comorbidities [AOR: 3.45, 95% CI: 1.33, 9.72], admission Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score (<8) [AOR: 2.74, 95% CI: 1.02, 7.34], random blood glucose (RBS) (≥ 500) [AOR: 3.07 (95% CI: 1.12, 8.39)], and urine ketones (≥ +3) [AOR: 3.24, 95% CI: 1.18, 8.88].Conclusion and recommendationMost of the treated patients with DKA were discharged with improvement. Comorbidity, admission GCS, RBS, and urine ketones were independently associated with DKA recovery. In general, significant consideration should be given to DKA prevention, early detection, and appropriate hospital management.
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spelling doaj-art-77f0ae6756fc4e14af809d130a65add92025-01-14T06:10:18ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare2673-66162025-01-01510.3389/fcdhc.2024.14465431446543Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional studyDaniel Mitiku Yigazu0Matiyos Lema1Firomsa Bekele2Dawit Tesfaye Daka3Dagim Samuel4Nigatu Addisu5Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, EthiopiaDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, EthiopiaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, EthiopiaDepartment of Pediatrics and Neonatal Nursing, School of Pharmacy Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Wallaga University, Nekemte, EthiopiaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, EthiopiaBackgroundDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and acute complication of diabetes mellitus. In Ethiopia, the mortality associated with acute diabetes complications ranges from 9.8% to 12%. Despite this, there is limited information on the clinical outcomes of DKA in our study location. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude and associated factors of DKA treatment outcomes among adult patients with diabetes admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia.ObjectiveTo assess the DKA treatment outcomes and their associated factors among adult patients with diabetes admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town.MethodsA 5-year cross-sectional study was conducted using a systematic random sampling technique among 201 patients from 1 July to 31 August 2023. DKA treatment outcomes were assessed at discharge. Pharmacists collected data by reviewing patient charts using Kobo Toolbox software. The data were then exported to SPSS Version 27 for analysis. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. Variables with a P-value < 0.25 in the bivariable logistic regression were entered into the multivariable regression analysis to control for potential confounders. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to identify predictors of treatment outcomes. A P-value < 0.05 was considered significant in the multivariable analysis.ResultComplete data was available for 201 patients admitted with DKA. The majority, 178 (88.6%), improved and were discharged. Independent predictors of DKA recovery were comorbidities [AOR: 3.45, 95% CI: 1.33, 9.72], admission Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score (<8) [AOR: 2.74, 95% CI: 1.02, 7.34], random blood glucose (RBS) (≥ 500) [AOR: 3.07 (95% CI: 1.12, 8.39)], and urine ketones (≥ +3) [AOR: 3.24, 95% CI: 1.18, 8.88].Conclusion and recommendationMost of the treated patients with DKA were discharged with improvement. Comorbidity, admission GCS, RBS, and urine ketones were independently associated with DKA recovery. In general, significant consideration should be given to DKA prevention, early detection, and appropriate hospital management.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1446543/fulldiabetic ketoacidosistreatment outcomeassociated factorspublic hospitalsNekemte Town
spellingShingle Daniel Mitiku Yigazu
Matiyos Lema
Firomsa Bekele
Dawit Tesfaye Daka
Dagim Samuel
Nigatu Addisu
Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare
diabetic ketoacidosis
treatment outcome
associated factors
public hospitals
Nekemte Town
title Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
title_full Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
title_fullStr Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
title_short Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
title_sort diabetic ketoacidosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus admitted to public hospitals in nekemte town ethiopia a cross sectional study
topic diabetic ketoacidosis
treatment outcome
associated factors
public hospitals
Nekemte Town
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1446543/full
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