Evaluation of therapeutic education in diabetic patients in the city of Kenitra (Morocco): A cross-sectional study
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Background: In the field of health, therapeutic education has emerged as a fundamental tool enabling patients to gain greater autonomy, improve their personal management of their illness, while taking into account their needs, resources, values, and approaches.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the curative elements mentioned in the accounts of members of a group of diabetic patients, as well as to assess the current state of practices related to injection techniques among these patients on insulin.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 diabetic participants from the city of Kénitra. Each patient answered questions on the injection technique questionnaire.
Results: 70.8% of participants were type 2 diabetic patients, compared to 23.6% who have type 1. Two modes of insulin injection were reported, one is subcutaneous, the other is intramuscular, with 66.0% and 28.3% respectively. A very high proportion of participants reported that they vary their insulin injection sites, at 84.9%. Regular cleaning of the injection site is only reported by 25.5%, compared to 68.9% who do it sometimes, and the adjustment of insulin dosage according to meals shows only a low proportion.
Conclusion: This article highlights the essential importance of therapeutic education in the management of diabetes, thus contributing to better health. It supports patients in acquiring self-care skills, managing diabetes, and controlling their blood sugar levels. Health authorities are required to regularly organize training sessions and appropriate evaluations in order to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of diabetic patients regarding insulin administration.
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