The evaluation of group education for patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes at Hollywood Repatriation Hospital in Western Australia.
Aust Clin Rev
; 10(4): 135-40, 1990.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To enable effective use of hospital resources in relation to staff time and diabetes education; to ensure that all patients have access to a standard level of education; and to maintain and/or improve diabetes control.METHOD:
Multiple choice questionnaire to test knowledge; check of individual biochemical status.RESULTS:
Diabetes knowledge and control were assessed in 51 persons with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) attending diabetes group education sessions at Hollywood Repatriation Hospital in Western Australia. The programme comprising three 2.5 hour sessions at weekly intervals, was conducted by the physician, dietitian, nurse educator, podiatrist and physio-therapist. Groups consisted of 7-14 patients, with partners encouraged to attend, and aimed to promote and stimulate discussion on diabetes self-care among participants. After group education there was a significant improvement in knowledge of diabetes, blood sugar control and energy balance. This was achieved with a reduction in staff time, when compared with individual education, and a more efficient use of hospital resources. Thus, the objectives were realized. It is concluded that diabetes group education is useful in patients with NIDDM attending Hollywood Repatriation Hospital.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
2_ODS3
Problema de salud:
2_muertes_prematuras_enfermedades_notrasmisibles
Asunto principal:
Servicio Ambulatorio en Hospital
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Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud
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Educación del Paciente como Asunto
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aust Clin Rev
Año:
1990
Tipo del documento:
Article