Research of Type 2 Diabetes Patients’ Problem Areas and Affecting Factors

Abstract

Background: The study was descriptively conducted in order to determine problem areas and the affecting factors among the Type II diabetes patients. Methods: The study was carried out between August and October, 2011 in the Endocrinology Polyclinic in Adiyaman, Turkey. The population of the study was made up by Type II diabetes patients who were diagnosed with diabetes at least one year ago and came to Endocrinology Polyclinics at the study period. The sample of the research consisted of 188 patients who were recruited using random sampling method, were diagnosed as diabetes for at least one year. Data were collected through a Personal Information Form and Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID) Scale. The data obtained were assessed in SPSS packet programme by using arithmetic average, percentage, variance analysis and t-test. Results: It was found out that the participant patients had serious problems in diabetes and their mean PAID score was 68.17 ± 16.16. The difference between patients BMI values and mean PAID scores was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion: It was established that the patients included in the study experienced a serious diabetes problem. In addition to the results, this study could be used to help develop nursing interventions.

Perbedaan Length of Stay (LOS) Pasien Diabetes Mellitus Berdasarkan Komplikasi Di RSUP Dr. Sardjito Yogyakarta

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A Review on Implications of Biological Rhythms on Long-Haul Travellers in Different Time Zones and Sedentary Lifestyle: Worsening of Diabetes Mellitus

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