[Insulin injection technique, practices observed by patients and nurses]

Soins. 2010 May:(745):18, 20.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A study was carried out in 2008-2009 on the practices of patients with diabetes with regard to insulin self-injection techniques. The results highlight in particular the importance of patient education.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Attitude to Health*
  • Child
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / epidemiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology
  • Female
  • France / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Injections, Subcutaneous* / methods
  • Injections, Subcutaneous* / nursing
  • Injections, Subcutaneous* / psychology
  • Insulin / administration & dosage*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Self Administration / methods*
  • Self Administration / psychology
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin