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. 2023 May 7;9(5):e15985.
doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15985. eCollection 2023 May.

Diabetes knowledge and training needs among non-endocrinology nurses

Yudong Wang  1   2   3 , Yanping Zhang  4 , Jiaxia Han  5 , Yongfeng Chen  2   6 , Lirong Li  7 , Xiaohui Wei  1   2 , Guifen Fu  2
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Diabetes knowledge and training needs among non-endocrinology nurses

Yudong Wang et al. Heliyon. .

Abstract

Background: It is necessary to determine the diabetes knowledge level among non-endocrinology nurses in primary care hospitals to develop continuing education strategies.

Method: A questionnaire survey was conducted among 6819 non-endocrinology nurses in 70 primary hospitals in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to assess their diabetes knowledge level and training needs. Factors affecting knowledge level were analyzed using multiple linear regression models.

Results: Diabetes knowledge was low, particularly for diabetes monitoring. Knowledge was higher in nurses who had in-service education and training in diabetes; most believed that training was necessary and hoped to improve their ability to care for diabetic patients. The most suitable training method was considered to be each nurse was taught by an assigned person after centralized specialized education and training.

Conclusion: Non-endocrinology nurses in primary care hospitals lack knowledge of diabetes and have a strong need for training. Systematic training is required to ensure that patients receive high-quality and comprehensive care.

Keywords: Diabetes knowledge; Diabetes mellitus; Nurses; Training needs.

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