The role of nurses in preventing the complications of type 2 diabetes among elderly
Simon, Jency (2022)
2022
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Type 2 diabetes is seen most common among older people. One of the major reasons for this is due to lack of knowledge on self-care and how to prevent the complications caused by type 2 diabetes. The major goal of this study done is to have a profound understanding on the role of nurses in preventing the complications caused due to type 2 diabetes.
To do this study, systematic literature review has been conducted. Ten research articles from three databases have been selected which is (CINAHL, MEDLINE, ACADEMIC SEARCH ELITE). These articles have been analyzed thoroughly to inquire – What is the role of nurse in preventing the complications of type 2 diabetes within elderly? The author chose this topic, as type 2 diabetes is common globally. Hence, making it important for the patients living with type 2 diabetes to be more alert about the complications and the preventive methods.
The results depicted that the complications caused as a consequence of type 2 diabetes within the elderly people could be prevented and controlled from getting worse. The importance of self-care and the role of nurse in helping the elderly clients as well as the preventive methods have been showed. The pharmacological interventions and the non pharmacological treatments for type 2 diabetes have been outlined. It is necessary that furthermore research on such topics could be done to acquire more knowledge on the improvement methods for the nurses to assist the patients.
To do this study, systematic literature review has been conducted. Ten research articles from three databases have been selected which is (CINAHL, MEDLINE, ACADEMIC SEARCH ELITE). These articles have been analyzed thoroughly to inquire – What is the role of nurse in preventing the complications of type 2 diabetes within elderly? The author chose this topic, as type 2 diabetes is common globally. Hence, making it important for the patients living with type 2 diabetes to be more alert about the complications and the preventive methods.
The results depicted that the complications caused as a consequence of type 2 diabetes within the elderly people could be prevented and controlled from getting worse. The importance of self-care and the role of nurse in helping the elderly clients as well as the preventive methods have been showed. The pharmacological interventions and the non pharmacological treatments for type 2 diabetes have been outlined. It is necessary that furthermore research on such topics could be done to acquire more knowledge on the improvement methods for the nurses to assist the patients.