PERFORMANCE OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MELLITUS UNDER INSULIN THERAPY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.66006

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin, Nursing, Health education, Self-care.

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the performance of people with diabetes mellitus or family member
responsible for the storage, preparation, administration and disposal of materials used in
insulin therapy.
Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted with users followed in primary care
in a municipality in southern Brazil. Data were collected between January and March 2017,
through instrument application and systematic observation of the insulin therapy process at
home.
Results: 168 users with an average age of 69.9 years old were evaluated. The number of
errors regarding the insulin application process ranged from 3 to 22 out of 31 questions. It
was found that 96 (56%) participants disposed of material in an inappropriate place and 157
(93.4%) reused syringes/needles.
Conclusion: The performance of a significant portion of people with Diabetes and/or family
members responsible for insulin therapy at home is flawed regarding the knowledge and
practice of waste storage, preparation, administration and disposal.

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Published

2020-02-07

How to Cite

Reis, P. dos, Marcon, S. S., Nass, E. M. A., Arruda, G. O. de, Back, I. R., Lino, I. G. T., & Francisqueti, V. (2020). PERFORMANCE OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MELLITUS UNDER INSULIN THERAPY. Cogitare Enfermagem, 25. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.66006

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Vol. 25 (2020)

Section

Research

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