Nursing support in the prevention of diabetic nephropathy in pediatric patients
Nyamu, Catherine; Nfors, Claris Ijang (2014)
Nyamu, Catherine
Nfors, Claris Ijang
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201404094070
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201404094070
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Diabetic nephropathy is a progressive life threatening microvascular complication from diabetes Type 1 and Type 2. It is the leading cause of end stage renal disease in western countries. Its earliest clinical manifestation is micro albuminuria. The occurrence of Diabetic Nephropathy can be highly influenced with proper and timely preventive measure. However, to achieve preventive goals, pediatric patients and their families need continuous support.
The purpose of this study was to describe the kind of nursing support that should be provided to pediatric patients in prevention of diabetic nephropathy. Its objective was to present updated knowledge of the kind of nursing support that should be provided to pediatric patients in prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy according to recent literature.
Systematic literature review method was used to conduct the study. The search was done through NELLI electronic library. CINALH EBSCO, OVID LAUREA JOURNALS, SAGE, and OVID MEDLINE databases were used; a manual search was also conducted. A total of 15 articles were identified. Inductive approach was used to analyze these articles in answering the research question.
The study resulted with four major kinds of nursing support that should be provided for this group of patients and their families; health education for patients and families, supporting patients in developing self- management skills, psychosocial support and continuous monitoring. This updated knowledge could be used by nurses working in this field. It can be especially helpful to the nurses who are new in this sector.
The purpose of this study was to describe the kind of nursing support that should be provided to pediatric patients in prevention of diabetic nephropathy. Its objective was to present updated knowledge of the kind of nursing support that should be provided to pediatric patients in prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy according to recent literature.
Systematic literature review method was used to conduct the study. The search was done through NELLI electronic library. CINALH EBSCO, OVID LAUREA JOURNALS, SAGE, and OVID MEDLINE databases were used; a manual search was also conducted. A total of 15 articles were identified. Inductive approach was used to analyze these articles in answering the research question.
The study resulted with four major kinds of nursing support that should be provided for this group of patients and their families; health education for patients and families, supporting patients in developing self- management skills, psychosocial support and continuous monitoring. This updated knowledge could be used by nurses working in this field. It can be especially helpful to the nurses who are new in this sector.