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Diabetes Mellitus / National Program for Prevention and Control of Diabetes (nppcd) · unknown
Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders · July 16, 2026
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This cross-sectional analysis from Iran's national diabetes program found paradoxical associations between patient satisfaction domains and clinical outcomes: treatment satisfaction correlated with higher complication prevalence, while physical health satisfaction correlated with lower rates. The findings challenge the assumption that patient satisfaction uniformly predicts better diabetes outcomes.
Cross-sectional study. Patients enrolled in the National Program for Prevention and Control of Diabetes in Iran. Intervention: Patient satisfaction across four domains. Iran.
Satisfaction with treatment associated with increased prevalence of obesity (AOR: 1.146), lipid disorders (AOR: 1.100), and ischemic heart disease (AOR: 1.129) Higher satisfaction with physical health associated with lower rates of complications Satisfaction with social relationships associated with lower odds of several complications but higher diabetic foot risk
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Clinicians should recognize that patient-reported satisfaction does not uniformly correlate with favorable clinical outcomes in diabetes care. Treatment satisfaction may reflect engagement with more intensive care for higher-risk patients rather than treatment effectiveness, suggesting satisfaction metrics require contextual interpretation alongside objective clinical measures.
Cross-sectional design precludes causal inference; associations between satisfaction domains and outcomes show mixed, sometimes paradoxical patterns requiring cautious interpretation.
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Clinicians should recognize that patient-reported satisfaction does not uniformly correlate with favorable clinical outcomes in diabetes care. Treatment satisfaction may reflect engagement with more intensive care for higher-risk patients rather than treatment effectiveness, suggesting satisfaction metrics require contextual interpretation alongside objective clinical measures.
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Purpose. Effective diabetes management requires a patient-centered approach. Research has shown mixed results regarding the impact of patient satisfaction on outcomes. This study examines the associations between different aspects of patient satisfaction, glycemic control, and diabetes complications.Methods. This cross-sectional study used data from the National Program for Prevention and Control of Diabetes in Iran from 2018 to 2021. Satisfaction was assessed across: (1) treatment and follow-up interventions, (2) physical health and management of complications, (3) personal and social relationships, and (4) participation and education on health improvement. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 26.Results. Satisfaction with treatment showed associations with increased prevalence of obesity (AOR: 1.146), lipid disorders (AOR: 1.100), ischemic heart disease (AOR: 1.129), and microvascular complications. Conversely, higher satisfaction with physical health was associated with lower rates of complications. Satisfaction with social relationships was associated with lower odds of several complications but higher diabetic foot risk. Participation and education satisfaction were associated with improved glycemic control but had mixed associations with complications.Conclusion. While patient satisfaction is generally associated with better glycemic control, it does not always lead to better long-term health outcomes. Future interventions should consider the alignment of treatment satisfaction and clinical effectiveness in diabetes control.Trial registration. Not Applicable.Supplementary information. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-026-01998-1.
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