Interdisciplinary educational activity for patients with diabetes in primary care

Authors

  • Letícia Fernandez Frigo
  • Ruth Maurer da Silva
  • Karen Mello de Mattos
  • Giana Soares Boeira
  • Franciele Manfio
  • Eveline Piaia
  • Tamiris Gressler Mendes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v2i4.2743

Abstract

Rationale and Objectives: Currently Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is confi gured as a major public health problems in Brazil, making it one of the most common chronic disorders in the world. Thus, this study focused strategies made by health professionals in primary care, education of patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care in order to contribute to the promotion of health. Methods: This is a literature on the application of scientifi c strategies, which aims to gather and synthesize publications and conduct a critical assessment of them. Data collection was conducted between March and May 2012, the following electronic databases: CAPES (Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, Brazil), Scientifi c Electronic Library Online - SciELO, LILACS, Google Scholar andSBD (Brazilian Society Diabetes), where 14 articles were selected. Results: The present study showed advances knowledge regarding diabetes and changes in educational strategies used that aimed to understand their effects on disease control and management of self-care. Also, lets discuss the possible limits and options for improving the process of health education, interdisciplinary care related to diabetes. Conclusion: The educational practice presents itself as the best way to educate people with diabetes about the importance of improving dietary habits and their own care. It is a time when individuals and health professionals discussing all the information about the disease and treatment. KEYWORDS: Health education. Strategies. Diabetes Mellitus Type2.

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Published

2012-10-04

How to Cite

Frigo, L. F., da Silva, R. M., de Mattos, K. M., Boeira, G. S., Manfio, F., Piaia, E., & Mendes, T. G. (2012). Interdisciplinary educational activity for patients with diabetes in primary care. Revista De Epidemiologia E Controle De Infecção, 2(4), 141-143. https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v2i4.2743

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2012)

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REVIEW ARTICLE

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