The Medical journal of Australia
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Multicenter Study
A multifaceted health-service intervention in remote Aboriginal communities: 3-year follow-up of the impact on diabetes care.
To examine the trends in processes of diabetes care and in participant outcomes after an intervention in two remote regions of Australia. ⋯ Multifaceted interventions can improve quality of care in this environment, but achieving sustainable, high-quality care in a range of services and local conditions presents particular challenges. Developing and testing strategies for consistent and sustained improvement should be a priority for service providers and researchers.