Synopses & Reviews
This resource is designed to provide home care aides with training above the basic education necessary to care for clients with diabetes. A general review of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system focusing on the endocrine system, an overview of diabetes, and glucose management and control are discussed. Specific responsibilities of the home care aides including observation, reporting and recording information, safety and emergency procedures, abuse issues, psychosocial influences, and acute and chronic complications of diabetes are included. (home care, diabetes, home care aides, home health aide, home health agency training, client, in-service training, infection control, restorative care, home care training, home care in-service, home safety, managed care, cerebrovascular accident, AIDS)) ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual
Synopsis
Use this resource for in-service training in the care of the client with diabetes. A general review of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system focusing on the endocrine system, an overview of diabetes, and glucose management and control are discussed. Specific roles and functions of the home care aide; especially observation, reporting and recording information are stressed. Safety and emergency procedures abuse issues, and psychosocial influences are also addressed. End-of-chapter review questions test readers' comprehension of the material.
About the Author
Jetta Lee Fuzy, RN MS is a director of Development and Training for the Health Education Incorporated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System. Types of Diabetes. Acute Complications of Diabetes. Chronic Complications of Diabetes. Roles and Functions of the Home Care Aide. Client Care. Client Education