Trials
cdmNet has undergone extensive trials in the Barwon South Western Region of Victoria and in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. These trials involved over 100 General Practitioners, 600 patients with diabetes, and over 200 other healthcare providers.
The trials showed substantial improvements in best practice care, particularly in collaboration among the care team, follow up and review, and adherence to best practice.
Analysis of data pre and post the adoption cdmNet showed increases of:
- 88-205% in GP Management Plans (GPMPs)
- 80-201% in Team Care Arrangements (TCAs)
- 310-595% in GPMP Reviews
- 220-358% in TCA Reviews
The number of patients provided the recommended (best practice) health services showed increases of:
- 82% in HbA1c tests
- 75% in microalbumin tests
- 66% in HDL tests
- 1645% in dietician services
- 151% in podiatry services, and
- 498% in Home Medicines Review services.
