Registered nurses' actual and perceived knowledge of diabetes mellitus

This study assessed nurses' actual and perceived knowledge of diabetes. These nurses were employed in a community hospital and home healthcare agency. The Diabetes Basic Knowledge Test (DBKT) and the Diabetes Self-Report Tool (DSRT) were used to assess actual and perceived knowledge. Nurses...

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Published in:Journal of vascular nursing 2001-09, Vol.19 (3), p.95-100
Main Authors: El-Deirawi, Kamal M., Zuraikat, Nashat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Clinical Competence - standards
Diabetes Mellitus - diagnosis
Diabetes Mellitus - etiology
Diabetes Mellitus - metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus - therapy
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Home Care Services
Hospitals, Community
Humans
Needs Assessment
Nursing
Nursing Education Research
Nursing Staff - education
Nursing Staff - psychology
Pennsylvania
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study assessed nurses' actual and perceived knowledge of diabetes. These nurses were employed in a community hospital and home healthcare agency. The Diabetes Basic Knowledge Test (DBKT) and the Diabetes Self-Report Tool (DSRT) were used to assess actual and perceived knowledge. Nurses' actual and perceived knowledge were positively correlated (r = .402, p < .0001). A mean score of 72.2% was obtained on the DBKT. The study findings raise questions about how competent nurses are in caring for patients with diabetes. (J Vasc Nurs 2001;19:95-100)
ISSN:1062-0303
1532-6578
DOI:10.1067/mvn.2001.118311