Metka Harih (Avtor), Majda Pajnkihar (Avtor)

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Introduction: The paper defines the problem of aging and presents the types ofdiabetes according to the American Diabetes Association, epidemiology of thedisease and the elderly diabetes patients in their social roles within the family and society. The basic principles of therapeutic communication with an elderly person are described. Imogene M. King's nursing model of goal attainment was used to ensure the holistic approach and treatment of the diseased elderly. Aim: The goal of the study was to identify the strengths andweaknesses of the Imogene M. King's nursing model of goal attainment and a model of the three interacting systems applied in the daily living of the elderly affected by diabetes, emphasizing the active role of the patients. Methods: Grounded theory as a qualitative research methodology was used in theresearch conducted in May 2008. Included in the study were 30 elderly diabetics, aged 67 through 86 years. The data were collected by an unstructured questionnaire. The questions adressed the categories of the treatment model of the elderly in accordance with the dynamic theory concepts.The model was defined by separate categories for the treatment of theelderly suffering from diabetes. Results and discussion: Presented is the application of a model of the three interacting systems (personal, interpersonal, and social) in the daily living of the elderly diabetes patients. The categories represent the basic concepts within the diabetes treatment model of the elderly persons. Though the King' nursing model still remains fairly unknown and underused, the results of the study indicate that it can improve the quality, efficiency and overall care of the elderly diabetes patients. Consequently, a better diabetes control will be ensured in patients with advanced age.

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Jezik: Slovenski jezik
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Tipologija: 1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
Organizacija: UM FZV - Fakulteta za zdravstvene vede
Založnik: Zbornica zdravstvene nege
UDK: 616.379
COBISS: 26451673 Povezava se bo odprla v novem oknu
ISSN: 1318-2951
Matična publikacija: Obzornik zdravstvene nege
Št. ogledov: 1209
Št. prenosov: 49
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Sekundarni jezik: Angleški jezik
Sekundarni naslov: Aplication of the Imogen M. King's nursing model in the treatment of elderly diabetes patients
Sekundarne ključne besede: Diabetes Mellitus;Geriatric Nursing;Models, Nursing;Aged;Modeli zdravstvene nege;Geriatrična nega;Sladkorna bolezen;Starostniki;
URN: URN:NBN:SI
Vrsta dela (COBISS): Delo ni kategorizirano
Strani: str. 201-208
Letnik: ǂLetn. ǂ43
Zvezek: ǂšt. ǂ3
Čas izdaje: 2009
ID: 1733186