Individual and Group Education in Diabetes and Outcomes

Authors

  • Elif Ünsal-Avdal Author Izmir katip çelebi university
  • Burcu Arkan Author uludağ university

Keywords:

education, diabetes mellitus, body mass index, self care, nursing

Abstract

DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2014.14.2.1

Aim: The purpose of the present study in this context was to review the effect two different types of diabetes education being implemented in an actual setting had on the outcome of care (levels of knowledge, self-care agency, A1c, BMI). Methods: Research was carried out as a correlational and descriptive study. The sample was comprised of 391 persons. The data were collected through diabetic assesment forms, diabetes knowledge assessment forms, the Self-care Agency Scale and A1c and BMI assessment forms. Results: The results indicated the type of educational technique was able to affect levels of knowledge by 77%, self-care agency by 76%, A1c levels by 78% and the BMI by 75%. Conclusions: The delivery of individual and group diabetes education, together, is perceived to be a better method of ensuring an individual’s effective self-management. DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2014.14.2.1

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Published

2014-06-19

How to Cite

Ünsal-Avdal, E., & Arkan, B. (2014). Individual and Group Education in Diabetes and Outcomes. Aquichan, 14(2). Retrieved from https://aquichan.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/aquichan/article/view/3456

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2014)

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