Examining Factors That Impact Inpatient Management of Diabetes and the Role of Insulin Pen Devices

Abstract Insulin administration in the acute care setting is an integral component of inpatient diabetes management. Although some institutions have moved to insulin pen devices, many acute care settings continue to employ the vial and syringe method of insulin administration. The aim of this study...

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Published in:Canadian journal of diabetes 2017-02, Vol.41 (1), p.102-107
Main Authors: Smallwood, Chelsea, MSc, Lamarche, Danièle, RN, MSc N, CDE, CMSN(c), Chevrier, Annie, RN, MSc(A), CMSN(c)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adherence
blessures par piqûres d'aiguilles
diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - blood
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - diagnosis
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - drug therapy
diabète
Disease Management
Endocrinology & Metabolism
glycemic control
Glycemic Index - drug effects
Glycemic Index - physiology
health resource utilization
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents - administration & dosage
Injections
inpatient
Inpatients
Insulin - administration & dosage
Insulin Infusion Systems
insulin pen device
malades hospitalisés/en milieu hospitalier
needlestick injuries
observance
Other
régulation de la glycémie
stylo à insuline
utilisation des ressources en santé
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Summary:Abstract Insulin administration in the acute care setting is an integral component of inpatient diabetes management. Although some institutions have moved to insulin pen devices, many acute care settings continue to employ the vial and syringe method of insulin administration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of insulin pen implementation in the acute care setting on patients, healthcare workers and health resource utilization. A review of published literature, including guidelines, was conducted to identify how insulin pen devices in the acute care setting may impact inpatient diabetes management. Previously published studies have revealed that insulin pen devices have the potential to improve inpatient management through better glycemic control, increased adherence and improved self-management education. Furthermore, insulin pen devices may result in cost savings and improved safety for healthcare workers. There are benefits to the use of insulin pen devices in acute care and, as such, their implementation should be considered.
ISSN:1499-2671
2352-3840
DOI:10.1016/j.jcjd.2016.07.001