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Aplicación del sistema de enfermería de apoyo educacional en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 que acuden a consulta externa del Hospital Militar Dr. Mayor Alberto Alvarado C., Cuenca 2011

Abstract:

ABSTRACT APPLICATION OF THE SYSTEM OF NURSING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2 WHO GO TO EXTERNAL CONSULTATION OF THE MILITARY HOSPITAL "DR. MAYOR ALBERTO ALVARADO C. "CUENCA. 2011 Objective. - To apply a program of educational intervention on hygiene, nutrition, exercise and treatment for diabetic patients who go to external consultation of the Military Hospital "Dr. Mayor Alberto Alvarado C." Cuenca. Material and methods.- This is a longitudinal descriptive study, measured and practical knowledge about nutrition, hygiene, exercise and treatment to 50 patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 was applied to an educational support program in a period of four months. Results. - The 52% of users are female. 70% live in an urban area of the city. The most frequent occupations were housework (32%), farmers (16%) and independent professionals (16%). 60% had primary education and 25%had secondary education. 52% of the population had incomes between USD 200 to 300 and 18% had incomes of over USD 400. 54% eat 3 to 4 times a day and 42% between 5 to 6 times. Rice, eggs and cheese were the most consumed food. 92% of the population takes a bath every day but, the foot care only 44% remains as a habit. 28% lubricates the feet as part of care. 92% of diabetics use oral hypoglycemic agents and 28% insulin. 96% of patients monitored blood sugar in the morning. Conclusion .- The educational support offered by the nurse to the patient with diabetes mellitus type 2 is an effective measure to improve nutrition, therapy and body care keeping a better lifestyle. Keywords.- Patient Education as Topic-statistics and numerical data, Diabetes mellitus type 2-nursing, personal hygiene-prevention and control, blood glucose-analysis, diet for diabetics-methods; compensatory education.- Military Hospital "Dr. Mayor. Alberto Alvarado C ". Cuenca - Ecuador.