Managing Diabetes
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Abstract
The objective of this paper was to investigate the research of five studies on interventions aimed at diabetes management and to determine the effectiveness in the context of nursing. Current research was retrieved from the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and the Medline computer databases. Results demonstrated that diabetes management interventions are most effective when comprised of individualized teaching and learning, goal setting, and the addition of continuous support from the nurse through follow-up telephone calls. Watson's Transpersonal Caring model can be successfully utilized by the nurse to provide genuine care in collaboration with the individual to develop a plan of action according to need that will prove to have lasting results in diabetes management.
Evaluating Interventions: Self-Care and Management of Diabetes
The purpose of this literature review is to describe and evaluate interventions that have been devised to assist adults with managing their diabetes. Management of diabetes includes but is not limited to regular blood-glucose monitoring, foot care, adhering to a nutrition plan, taking part in regular exercise, and administering insulin if prescribed. Consistent follow-up, reeducating, and feedback from an interdisciplinary health care team are also fundamental in the management of diabetes, reducing the risk of complications (Black, Hawks & Keene, 2001). This paper will illustrate the background information, methodology, results, and lastly utilization of Watson's Transpersonal Caring model to recommend further research.
Background Information
Diabetes is a common condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality and is a major concern in both Canada, and the United States. For example, Health Canada (2001) approximated that "1...