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https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-293-129-2.167-173
The importance of educating older adults
with diabetes
Kristina Rakuša Krašovec
University of Novo mesto, Faculty of Health Sciences Novo mesto, Novo mesto, Slovenia
kristina.rakusa-krasovec@uni-nm.si
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease of
modern times. At the same time, one can almost speak of a pandemic,
because type 2 diabetes is one of the leading diseases of modern times.
It affects adults after the age of 40, and the cause of its morbidity is
mainly inappropriate lifestyle. Therefore, it is extremely important here
to properly educate both the older and younger generation so that they
know how to prevent themselves. Method: The research is quantitative
and based on descriptive and causal non-experimental method of work.
The data for the analysis of the empirical work was obtained using a
survey technique, which was processed and graphically displayed on a
computer. The study included 90 patients treated for diabetes in Celje
General Hospital. Results: Research has shown that diabetic patients are
receptive to new information and knowledge as they are aware that this is
the only way they can maintain their health as optimal as possible. They
are aware that their health depends on following all the medical advice
they receive from the medical staff with whom they are very satisfied.
It was noted that it is the medical personnel who are concerned about
supporting and motivating the diabetic patients and their relatives.
Discussion and conclusion: The term training means education and to
train diabetic patients properly, the medical staff must have a wide range
of knowledge. Adequate training is extremely important in maintaining
and preventing the deterioration of health of a patient with diabetes.
Diabetic patients are usually elderly people who are often unaware of
how severe the disease is and how important they themselves are in
preventing the development of chronic complications from the disease. It
is important that they cooperate and be involved in the treatment process
itself, which will be even more successful with the right education.
Keywords: diabetes, training, health education, patient
The importance of educating older adults
with diabetes
Kristina Rakuša Krašovec
University of Novo mesto, Faculty of Health Sciences Novo mesto, Novo mesto, Slovenia
kristina.rakusa-krasovec@uni-nm.si
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease of
modern times. At the same time, one can almost speak of a pandemic,
because type 2 diabetes is one of the leading diseases of modern times.
It affects adults after the age of 40, and the cause of its morbidity is
mainly inappropriate lifestyle. Therefore, it is extremely important here
to properly educate both the older and younger generation so that they
know how to prevent themselves. Method: The research is quantitative
and based on descriptive and causal non-experimental method of work.
The data for the analysis of the empirical work was obtained using a
survey technique, which was processed and graphically displayed on a
computer. The study included 90 patients treated for diabetes in Celje
General Hospital. Results: Research has shown that diabetic patients are
receptive to new information and knowledge as they are aware that this is
the only way they can maintain their health as optimal as possible. They
are aware that their health depends on following all the medical advice
they receive from the medical staff with whom they are very satisfied.
It was noted that it is the medical personnel who are concerned about
supporting and motivating the diabetic patients and their relatives.
Discussion and conclusion: The term training means education and to
train diabetic patients properly, the medical staff must have a wide range
of knowledge. Adequate training is extremely important in maintaining
and preventing the deterioration of health of a patient with diabetes.
Diabetic patients are usually elderly people who are often unaware of
how severe the disease is and how important they themselves are in
preventing the development of chronic complications from the disease. It
is important that they cooperate and be involved in the treatment process
itself, which will be even more successful with the right education.
Keywords: diabetes, training, health education, patient
