Highlights ■ Diabetes education is the central pillar of treatment, and the AADE7 offers a 360-degree view of care. ■ Only 18.9% of participants had previously engaged in diabetes-related educational programs. ■ Recognizing signs of hypo and hyperglycemia and responding appropriately is crucial to avoiding complications. ■ Diabetes and sugar consumption remain taboo for many, including healthcare professionals. ABSTRACT Objective: We aimed to implement a comprehensive and accessible diabetes education program for patients and their families based on the AADE7 […]

ABSTRACT Objetive To identify the functional status in self-care performance of elderly inpatients, through subjective and objective evaluations. Methods Fifty-five pairs of elderly and their respective caregivers of both sexes were submitted to subjective (self-rating and rating by caregivers) and objective assessment. The Performance Test of Activities of Daily Living and items in the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale were used. Functional status was rated 1 (unable to perform task), 2 (able to perform task with assistance) or 3 […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the profile of elderly followed up by Family Health Strategy teams and the influence of self-reported chronic diseases on demographic variables, describing self-perception and satisfaction with quality of health. Methods: This is a cross-sectional population- based study carried out with 301 elderly residents in two areas of a city in southern Brazil. Data were collected through a questionnaire based on the Health, Well-Being, and Aging Study adapted by researchers, and a playful scale to assess satisfaction […]