Type 2 diabetes guidelines offered
Type 2 diabetes guidelines offered
Although diabetes is rarely the primary diagnosis for a home health admission, management of a patient's diabetes does play a key role in the patient's outcome. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is on the rise in the United States. National statistics show that 6.3% of the population currently has diabetes, and this percentage is expected to grow. A study by researchers at Mount Marty College in South Dakota looks at the correlation between cardiovascular risk factors and diabetes.
The combination of cardiovascular disease and diabetes makes it difficult for the home health clinician to provide comprehensive care to patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The authors provide tools and protocols that can help home health clinicians provide evidence-based quality care to patients with diabetes.
Reference
1. Luger S, Chabanuk AJ. Management of type 2 diabetes: implications for the home healthcare clinician. Home Healthc Nurse 2009; 27:92-101.
Although diabetes is rarely the primary diagnosis for a home health admission, management of a patient's diabetes does play a key role in the patient's outcome.Subscribe Now for Access
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