Improvement of Diabetic Patients Nursing Care by the Development of Educational Programs

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Journal Health Psychol Res

Date 2016 Mar 15

PMID 26973922

Citations 2

Authors

Bakalis Vissarion

Maria Malliarou

Paraskevi Theofilou

Sofia Zyga

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Abstract

Diabetes is a major health problem with many social and economic consequences in general population. The importance of education in the diabetic patient and his family, led to the development of diabetes clinical nurse specialist. The role of diabetes clinical nurse specialist is essential and crucial to the hospitals and the community, in order to form a relationship with the diabetic patient and his/her family. In this way health is promoted to the maximum extent possible. In conclusion educational programs help patients with diabetes to obtain information about their condition and improve their self-care skills.

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