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Nurses' perceptions: issues that arise in caring for patients with diabetes
P E McDonald1, B C Tilley, S L Havstad
1Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA. pxm9@po.cwru.edu
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 24, 1999
Summary
Nurses caring for diabetes patients identified key challenges in patient adherence and knowledge. They suggested enhanced education for both nurses and patients, alongside consistent follow-up care, as primary solutions to improve diabetes management.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- Nurses' perspectives on diabetes care are under-researched.
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' perceptions of challenges in diabetes care.
- To identify patient-related problems in diabetes management.
- To gather nurses' suggested solutions for enhancing diabetes care.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 136 registered nurses from a Mid-western healthcare system.
- Stratified sample with 25% inpatient and 75% outpatient nurses.
- Data collected on perceived problems and suggested solutions.
Main Results:
- Most nurses (98%) were female, Caucasian (91%), and aged 30-49 (76%).
- Nurses perceived patient acceptance, knowledge deficits, and non-compliance as major issues.
- Nurses desired more education and felt limited in changing treatment regimens.
- Practice guidelines were found helpful by 84% of users.
Conclusions:
- Nurses identified a need for enhanced education for themselves and patients.
- Reinforcing follow-up care was perceived as a key solution.
- Addressing patient-related factors is vital for effective diabetes management.