DESCRIPTION OF THE NURSES’ PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE RELATED TO DIABETICS ELDERLY

Authors

  • Patrícia Silva Nunes
  • Marilia Braga Marques
  • Ana Larissa Gomes Machado
  • Maria Josefina da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v14i4.16383

Keywords:

Enfermagem, Diabetes mellitus, Idoso, Nursing, Aged, Enfermería, Anciano

Abstract

Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in the Family Health Basic Units in Fortaleza/CE. Study
participants were 42 nurses chosen by convenience, invited to participate in the study in the days that the researchers
would be at the health units, which were selected by simple random sample. We aimed to describe the actions the nurse
performs with the diabetic elderly patients and compare them from the rules issued by the Ministry of Health. A questionnaire
and non-participant observation were used for data collection. It was observed that the actions recommended by the
Ministry of Health are implemented by the study participants, but in a limited way. It is believed that through the partnership
between undergraduate and postgraduate training in gerontology, managers, nurses and others involved in promoting the
health of diabetics elderly, it is possible to expand and qualify the actions of care to this clientele, so that we can reach the
full range of assistance.

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Published

2009-12-14

How to Cite

Nunes, P. S., Marques, M. B., Machado, A. L. G., & da Silva, M. J. (2009). DESCRIPTION OF THE NURSES’ PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE RELATED TO DIABETICS ELDERLY. Cogitare Enfermagem, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v14i4.16383

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2009)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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