2018, Number 1
Educational strategy aimed at type 2 diabetic elderly and health providers
Casanova MMC, Bayarre VHD, Navarro DDA, Sanabria RG, Trasancos DM
Language: Spanish
References: 0
Page: 26-36
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: The educational development requires the adoption of a multisectorial approach that recognizes that there are no educational factors that hold learning.Objective: To support an educational strategy aimed at educating type 2 diabetic old people and health care providers during 2011-2014 in Pinar del Rio.
Methods: Quantitative, qualitative and descriptive study conducted between 2011 and 2014 from a previous diagnosis of an Educational Program for the diabetic people in Primary Health Care in Pinar del Rio, the theoretical methods used were analysis and synthesis, modeling along with structural systemic and empirical methods: focusgroup meeting, nominal group interviews and analysis of documents.
Results: The theoretical foundations of this strategy were determined and a strategy was structured including five items or categories for its implementation; where 15 strengths, 22 weaknesses, 10 opportunities and 7 threats were identified. Based on the objective, the actions responded to the improvement of diabetes education program for primary health care.
Conclusions: An educational strategy aimed at type-2 diabetic elderly and health care providers was structured. The participatory nature of the strategic actions taken and the Intersectorial approach set the compromise between providers and diabetic patients providing a favorable participation for its implementation in the primary health care level.