Using an Advanced Practice Pharmacist in a Team-Based Care Model to Decrease Time to Hemoglobin A1c Goal Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Florida, 2017–2019

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the role of an advanced practice pharmacist in achieving hemoglobin A1c goals in type 2 diabetes patients.
• Implemented a team-based care model incorporating an advanced practice pharmacist.
• Monitored hemoglobin A1c levels among patients with type 2 diabetes between 2017 and 2019.
• Utilized statistical analysis to assess changes in time to reach hemoglobin A1c goals.
• Patients receiving care from an advanced practice pharmacist had a 25% reduction in time to reach hemoglobin A1c goals (RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.60-0.90, p=0.002).
• Improved medication adherence was observed, correlating with enhanced hemoglobin A1c outcomes.

Abstract