Collective experiences of people living with diabetes undertaking the inpatient journey and the nurses and midwives who support them

This study has significant implications for education for management of people living with diabetes within acute inpatient settings. This study has influenced the direction of future research towards exploring the development of self-management of diabetes in inpatients settings. Context People living with diabetes account for approximately 20% of the inpatient population of acute and community hospitals.1 This study provides a focused example of this within an acute hospital setting in Melbourne, Australia. National audits demonstrate the challenges that are faced by people living with diabetes within inpatient settings and those providing care and support.2 These challenges include mismanagement of hypoglycaemia...

Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Cook, J. Tags: Adult nursing Commentary Source Type: research