Evaluation of Point-of-Care Testing Devices for Glycemic Control in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The primary use of Point of Care Testing (POCT) devices in the management of glycemic control has been expanded, especially in tertiary care hospitals, where rapid and real-time patients with good correlation with central laboratory values need glucose monitoring. They offer clinical feedback virtually immediately on the blood glucose level allowing clinicians to make quick decisions, which can have an immediate impact on patient outcomes. Many POCT devices are being more and more integrated into different clinical settings, including handheld glucose meters and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems, thus making faster diagnosis and more efficient care. This review discusses the use of POCT devices in diabetes management, including their applications, accuracy, and clinical validation in a hospital setting. The benefits of streamlining data access are a notable reduction in patient wait time, better clinical decision-making, and more patient involvement in self-management. There are still challenges related to such as lack of accuracy, requirement of device maintenance, and user training that prevent widespread uptake. POCT devices are well integrated with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Decision Support Systems (DSS) to contribute to improved elimination of POCT devices from patients’ hands, which results in better data-driven decisions and personalized treatment plans. Non-invasive glucose monitoring and AI-powered will further help in improving glycemic control and patient care in the future. Finally, POCT devices are essential in modern healthcare, and they provide great advantages in the management of glycemic control, especially for critically ill patients in tertiary care environments.
Author: Dr. Kalpesh Hathi
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409035186