Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes poses long-term risks to individuals and their families. In both inpatient and outpatient settings, insulin is a high-alert drug. When given incorrectly, insulin can have serious negative effects.
Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess the selfcare practice on insulin usage and administration techniques among diabetic patients.
Methods: Diabetic individuals from the village of Kondancherry who matched the inclusion criteria and were recruited using an appropriate Convenient sampling method. Data were gathered utilising self-structured checklist and observation (demonstration) method.
Result: Consequently, 57 (57%) of the 100 diabetics studied did not practice appropriate insulin self-care. Regarding the use of insulin, 59 (59%) of users had not taken note of the substance's physical characteristics, and 75 (75%) had not cleansed the injection site. 82 (82%) had not frequently changed the skin site for insulin injection. 75 (75%) had not disposed of the used needles or syringe in a safety box. 68% had not checked the insulin expiry date before using insulin. Only two demographic factors, education and residence had statistically significant relationships with self-care practice on administration (p<0.001 level, respectively).
Conclusion: It is crucial to administer insulin correctly since using the wrong approach might result in hyperglycaemic crisis or severe hypoglycaemia, both of which require trips to the emergency department (ED). Despite these advancements, it is still necessary to evaluate how patients use them in order to pinpoint areas where education needs to be strengthened.
Keywords: Self-care practice, Insulin Usage, Insulin Administration techniques, Diabetic Patients.
Title: A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE SELF CARE PRACTICE ON INSULIN USAGE & ADMINISTRATION TECHNIQUES AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS
Author: Cecyli.C, A. Atchaya, P. Aravindhan
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 10, Issue 2, October 2022 - March 2023
Page No: 115-120
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 01-November-2022
