A comparison of general nurses' and junior doctors' diabetes knowledge.
People with diabetes may be hospitalised for the condition or another reason. Either way, they need special care to avoid diabetes-related complications. General ward nurses and trainee doctors were tested on their knowledge of diabetes, with poor results in some areas. The questionnaire used could prove a useful tool for identifying and addressing these problems.
O'Brien
Sarah V
SV
Diabetes Centre, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR. sarahobuk@yahoo.co.uk
Michaels
Susan E
SE
Hardy
Kevin J
KJ
D002983:Clinical Competence; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000451:nursing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D028961:beta Karyopherins
C108121:TNPO1 protein, human; D028961:beta Karyopherins