{"title":"Diabetic foot examination: findings of a screening survey performed in Jordan","authors":"M. Abu-Qamar","doi":"10.1002/EDN.211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/EDN.211","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractDespite the alarming prevalence of diabetes in Jordan, there is insufficient information on foot manifestations of diabetes. Periodic screening is recommended for the prevention of diabetes-related foot complications so that foot changes can be identified in the initial stages and appropriate treatment provided in a timely manner.The purpose of the current study was two-fold: first, to report the findings of an opportunistic foot screening survey for 1072 people with diabetes recruited from nine health care facilities in Jordan; and, second, to identify whether or not they undergo periodic screening.Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data collected by trained research assistants using an ethically approved standardised protocol covering three main aspects of foot examination (dermatological inspection, and vascular and neurological assessment) with demographic data plus information on diabetic foot care. The protocol also guided the research assistant to appraise height, weight, blood pre...","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75578770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What it is like being a sibling of a child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes: an interview study","authors":"Anne Wennick, K. Huus","doi":"10.1002/EDN.213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/EDN.213","url":null,"abstract":"Although previous studies have stressed that having a brother or sister with a chronic condition may affect the healthy sibling, few have specifically focused on healthy siblings of children with t ...","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82051371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Partner support, social-cognitive variables and their role in adherence to self-monitoring of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes","authors":"Vera Costa, G. Pereira, S. Pedras","doi":"10.1002/EDN.212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/EDN.212","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractIn Portugal, diabetes affects 11.7% of the population, of whom about 90% have type 2 diabetes. Patients and their partners are affected and the latter have a direct impact on patients’ adaptation to diabetes. A large proportion of patients, at diagnosis, have to readjust their daily routines in order to integrate self-care behaviours related to diabetes.The goal of this study was to analyse the relationship among partner support, social-cognitive variables about self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) (intentions, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behaviour control, action planning and coping planning), adherence and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients, diagnosed in the past 12 months.A total of 179 people with diabetes participated in the study. The instruments used were: Multidimensional Diabetes Questionnaire; Revised Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Scale; and Planned Behavior Questionnaire – Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose. Glycaemic control was assessed by HbA1c.The p...","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76872039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The challenges in developing a dedicated pre-pregnancy clinic","authors":"R. Forde","doi":"10.1002/EDN.210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/EDN.210","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractIt has been well established that sub-optimal glycaemic control at conception and during early pregnancy is associated with increased fetal loss and congenital abnormalities in the infants of women with established diabetes. There is compelling evidence demonstrating that if these women improve their glycaemic control prior to and during early pregnancy, the rate of these abnormalities can be reduced.We undertook a survey of women attending a general diabetes service – in which only half of the women of reproductive age reported receiving advice specific to pre-pregnancy care. Following this, a dedicated pre-pregnancy clinic was established.Attendance at this clinic has resulted in women attending the maternity services at an earlier gestation and with better glycaemic control than those who did not attend for pre-pregnancy care. Despite the availability of this care, the number of women availing themselves of it remains less than half of those attending the maternity service.The challenge now is ...","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84122365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"FEND news","authors":"Deirdre Kyne-Grzebalski","doi":"10.1002/edn.202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/edn.202","url":null,"abstract":"<p>FEND's main aim continues to be to promote the role of the diabetes nurse in Europe. One of our principal goals is the ongoing development of training programmes for such nurses. Angus Forbes, our Professor in Diabetes Nursing, is working particularly hard to realise these goals in the further development of the FEND ENDCUP programme. The programme is unique in that it is disease-specific and aims to facilitate nurses in Europe to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to promote the development of accredited training courses for nurses specialising in diabetes in their countries. Please spread the word among your colleagues about this important programme, and watch the website for further details.</p><p>Angus is also facilitating a FEND Research Network Group, the main aim to develop a strategy to support diabetes nurses in developing a strong clinical academic platform, to ensure that they are fully equipped to meet the needs of people with diabetes by leading care innovations. There will be more information on this group and its activities at our conference in September.</p><p>Unfortunately, we have to announce some sad news, that of the retirement of the two current Co-editors of our journal. They have during their time as Co-editors brought the journal to a very high standard, evident in the quality of the articles published. Through their leadership they have mentored and given support to authors, a role particularly appreciated by our readership. We in FEND would like to wish them every success in the future and say a huge thank you to them for all the hard work and commitment they have given to the journal over the last few years.</p><p>We are, however, pleased to announce that we have two new Co-editors who have agreed to take on this important role and they are Angus Forbes, our present FEND Professor in Diabetes Nursing, and Magdalena Annersten-Gershater, a former Executive Committee member and at present Chair of the Abstract Committee.</p><p>We hope you all have a great summer and we look forward to seeing some of you in Berlin in September.</p>","PeriodicalId":100496,"journal":{"name":"European Diabetes Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1002/edn.202","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91798121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}