Modelo prático para controle da aplicação de insulina domiciliar: calendário mensal / A “monthly calendar” for control of inoculation of insulin at home

Este trabalho procura transmitir a experiência da enfermeira na assistência ambulatorial a clientes, desenvolvida no ambulatório de diabetes do Instituto da Criança do Hospital das Clínicas – FMUSP. São descritas as particularidades e perspectivas do modelo adotado em função do esquema terapêutico, enfatizando-se os resultados obtidos com a utilização do calendário mensal para o controle da aplicação de insulina domiciliar. (AU)

The objective of this study was to test a “monthly calendar” – for registration, at home, of date concerning the inoculation of insulin – and its usefulness as a help tool in the orientation of diabetic clients, and/or their family. The study was made with 36 clients of the Out Patient – Department of a Children’s Hospital. Results showed a majority of correct inoculation of insulin as regards time and dosage and a majority of incorrect rotation of the locals of inoculation. (AU)