Effect of a new health education model on continuous nursing in elderly patients with diabetes mellitus
Article Category: Original article
Published Online: Mar 26, 2018
Page range: 69 - 74
Received: Jun 04, 2017
Accepted: Jun 27, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/fon-2018-0010
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Objective
We aimed to explore the effect of a new health education model on continuous nursing care in elderly patients with diabetes mellitus who had undergone an operation for fracture.
Methods
Convenience sampling was used to select 59 elderly patients with diabetes mellitus and fracture. New health education methods were used, and patient parameters were evaluated before and after the intervention.
Results
Evaluation of medication, reasonable diet, regular exercise, blood glucose monitoring, and regular follow-up compliance were significantly improved in the experimental group compared to the control group (
Conclusions
The implementation of a menu of voluntary services in community-based continuous nursing provided standardized nursing care for elderly patients with fracture and diabetes mellitus and improved their quality of life.