Capellari Claudia
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul – PUCRS,
1673. Av. Ipiranga, 6681 Partenon - Porto Alegre
Brazil
Research Article
Educational Interventions and Glycemic Control: Integrative Review
Author(s): Capellari Claudia, Pinheiro da Costa Bartira E, Larre Anne, Pasin Debora, Cardoso Angelica, Vasconcelos Luísa de and Figueiredo Ana ECapellari Claudia, Pinheiro da Costa Bartira E, Larre Anne, Pasin Debora, Cardoso Angelica, Vasconcelos Luísa de and Figueiredo Ana E
Glycemic control is an important factor for individuals with diabetes prevent complications such as vascular and kidney disease. Educational interventions carried out by the health team, have the potential to support the necessary change in lifestyle, adherence to treatment and a restrictive diet. The aim of this review was to investigate the educational interventions, related to glycemic control in patients with diabetes, published by health professionals in the past 10 years. The following databases were queried: Nursing Database (BDENF); Literature in the Health Sciences in Latin America and the Caribbean (LILACS); Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE); Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO); Education Resources Information Center (ERIC); and, American Psychological Association (PsycINFO). The descriptors used for the search were "Diabetes&qu.. View More»
