Long-term training in diabetes-related knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practice among diabetes liaison nurses
| Autor: | Wen Zhou, Jin Huang, Lingfeng Yang, Tieying Qiu, Yan Zhang, Fang Liu, Zhiguang Zhou |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 48 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1473-2300 03000605 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0300060519882838 |
| Popis: | Objective We aimed to investigate whether long-term regular training of diabetes liaison nurses (DLNs) could improve their diabetes-related knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practice. Methods We enrolled 45 diabetes liaison nurses (DLNs) and 45 non-specialist nurses (controls). DLNs received 11 days of qualifying training, followed by regular theory classes and practice sessions for 4 years. All nurses were administered a questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, knowledge about diabetes mellitus (DM), attitudes toward DM, and DM management practices, before and after the 4-year DLN training period. Results At baseline, there were no significant differences between the DLN and control groups for sex, age, educational level, nurse title/grade, work experience, hospital department, or questionnaire scores. At 4 years, the DLN group had a higher overall questionnaire score and higher scores for knowledge about DM, attitudes toward DM, and DM management practices, as compared with baseline scores. Conclusion Long-term regular training provided by a multidisciplinary diabetes care team can improve the knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practice levels of DLNs. |
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