Evaluation of Chronic Disease Care (Diabetes and Hypertension) in Prisons
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https://doi.org/10.47352/jmans.2774-3047.220Keywords:
Chronic disease care, diabetes management, hypertension control, prison health, correctional healthcare, healthcare evaluation, chronic disease outcomes, incarcerated populations.Abstract
Chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension are highly prevalent among incarcerated populations, yet managing these conditions in prisons remains challenging due to resource limits, security restrictions, and inconsistent care. This study evaluates diabetes and hypertension care across three state prisons using a mixed-methods approach: medical record review, healthcare provider interviews, and inmate surveys. Findings reveal gaps in guideline adherence, monitoring, medication continuity, and patient education, with systemic barriers including staffing shortages and institutional constraints. Improved chronic disease management was linked to better clinical outcomes, highlighting the need for tailored, multidisciplinary care models incorporating telemedicine and patient education. Enhancing chronic disease care in prisons is vital for inmate health and public health beyond incarceration. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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