Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders & TreatmentISSN: 2324-8947

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Research Article, J Trauma Stress Disord Treat Vol: 6 Issue: 1

Determinants of Long Hospital Stay among Diabetic Patients Admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis at Jimma University Specialized Hospital

Tigestu Alemu Desse1* and TesfahunChanie Eshetie2
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
2Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Jimma University, Ethiopia
Corresponding author : Tigestu Alemu Desse
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Tel: +251923533706
E-mail: tgfrekidan16@gmail.com
Received: February, 09, 2017 Accepted: March 15, 2017 Published: March 21, 2017
Citation: Desse TA, Eshetie TC (2016) Determinants of Long Hospital Stay among Diabetic Patients Admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis at Jimma University Specialized Hospital. J Trauma Stress Disor Treat 6:1. doi: 10.4172/2324-8947.1000167

Abstract

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common life-threatening acute complication of diabetes. The objective of this study is to assess determinants of long hospital stay among diabetic patients admitted with DKA at Jimma University Specialized Hospital.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of DKA patients from January 01/2011 to December 31/2013. Data extracted included sociodemographic characteristics, laboratory investigations, length of hospital stay and in-hospital mortality. We performed chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis on SPSS. Variables with p<0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Results: A total of 350 patients were admitted with DKA out of which 151 patients medical records contained complete information and were studied. Mean age of the patients was 35 ± 15.3 years ranging from 15-84 years. The majority of patients were males; 91(60.3%). More than one third (68.9%) of patients had type 1 diabetes. Nearly half, 71(47%), of the patients had long hospital stay. There were 15 deaths. Hypoglycemic episodes after resolution of DKA and previous history of diabetes are determinants of long hospital stay.

Conclusions: Long duration of hospital stay of patients admitted with DKA is a common problem in our hospital. Therefore, we recommend better DKA management and care at the hospital.
 

Keywords: Diabetic ketoacidosis; Length of hospital stay; Determinants

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