Examining Factors That Impact Inpatient Management of Diabetes and the Role of Insulin Pen Devices.
Insulin administration in the acute care setting is an integral component of inpatient diabetes management. Although some institutions have moved to insulin pen devices, many acute care settings continue to employ the vial and syringe method of insulin administration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of insulin pen implementation in the acute care setting on patients, healthcare workers and health resource utilization. A review of published literature, including guidelines, was conducted to identify how insulin pen devices in the acute care setting may impact inpatient diabetes management. Previously published studies have revealed that insulin pen devices have the potential to improve inpatient management through better glycemic control, increased adherence and improved self-management education. Furthermore, insulin pen devices may result in cost savings and improved safety for healthcare workers. There are benefits to the use of insulin pen devices in acute care and, as such, their implementation should be considered.
Health Economics and Outcomes Research, BD Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: chelsea_smallwood@bd.com.
Chelsea
C
Smallwood
McGill University Health Centre (Royal Victoria site), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Danièle
D
Lamarche
McGill University Health Centre (Royal Victoria site), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Annie
A
Chevrier
D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019468:Disease Management; D038321:Glycemic Index / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007267:Injections; D007297:Inpatients; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007332:Insulin Infusion Systems
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin
adherence; blessures par piqûres d'aiguilles; diabetes; diabète; glycemic control; health resource utilization; inpatient; insulin pen device; malades hospitalisés/en milieu hospitalier; needlestick injuries; observance; régulation de la glycémie; stylo à insuline; utilisation des ressources en santé