Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practice with regards to nutritional management of diabetes mellitus.

Farzaei, M; Shahbazi, S; Gilani, N; Ostadrahimi, A; Gholizadeh, L

Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practice with regards to nutritional management of diabetes mellitus.

Farzaei, M Shahbazi, S Gilani, N Ostadrahimi, A Gholizadeh, L

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Citation:: BMC Med Educ, 2023, 23, (1), pp. 192
Issue Date:: 2023-03-28

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dc.contributor.author	Farzaei, M
dc.contributor.author	Shahbazi, S
dc.contributor.author	Gilani, N
dc.contributor.author	Ostadrahimi, A
dc.contributor.author	Gholizadeh, L https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6711-3312
dc.date.accessioned	2023-04-20T01:44:58Z
dc.date.available	2023-03-20
dc.date.available	2023-04-20T01:44:58Z
dc.date.issued	2023-03-28
dc.identifier.citation	BMC Med Educ, 2023, 23, (1), pp. 192
dc.identifier.issn	1472-6920
dc.identifier.issn	1472-6920
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170004
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly worldwide. Nurses work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve diabetes management. Yet, little is known about nurses' role in nutritional management of diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) toward nutritional management of diabetes. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 160 nurses, who were recruited between July 4 and July 18, 2021 from two referral tertiary teaching hospitals in Iran. A validated paper-based self-reported questionnaire was used to assess nurses' KAP. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. RESULTS: The mean knowledge score of nurses about nutritional management of diabetes was 12.16 ± 2.83, and 61.2% showing a moderate knowledge level on nutritional management of diabetes. The mean attitudes score was 60.68 ± 6.11, with 86.92% of participants demonstrating positive attitudes. The mean practice score of study participants was 44.74 ± 7.81, with 51.9% having a moderate level of practice. Higher knowledge scores were observed among male nurses (B = -7.55, p = 0.009) and those with blended learning as a preferred learning method (B = 7.28, p = 0.029). Having an opportunity to provide education to patients with diabetes during shifts affected nurses' attitudes positively (B = -7.59, p = 0.017). Practice scores were higher among nurses who perceived themselves competent in the nutritional management of diabetes (B = -18.05, p = 0.008). CONCLUSION: Nurses' knowledge and practice in the nutritional management of diabetes should be increased to help improve the quality of the dietary care and patient education they provide these patients. Further studies are needed to confirm the results of this study both in Iran and internationally.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Springer Nature
dc.relation.ispartof	BMC Med Educ
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1186/s12909-023-04178-4
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
dc.subject.classification	Medical Informatics
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Diabetes Mellitus
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Nurses
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Diabetes Mellitus
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Nurses
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Diabetes Mellitus
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Nurses
dc.title	Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practice with regards to nutritional management of diabetes mellitus.
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly worldwide. Nurses work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve diabetes management. Yet, little is known about nurses' role in nutritional management of diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) toward nutritional management of diabetes. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 160 nurses, who were recruited between July 4 and July 18, 2021 from two referral tertiary teaching hospitals in Iran. A validated paper-based self-reported questionnaire was used to assess nurses' KAP. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. RESULTS: The mean knowledge score of nurses about nutritional management of diabetes was 12.16 ± 2.83, and 61.2% showing a moderate knowledge level on nutritional management of diabetes. The mean attitudes score was 60.68 ± 6.11, with 86.92% of participants demonstrating positive attitudes. The mean practice score of study participants was 44.74 ± 7.81, with 51.9% having a moderate level of practice. Higher knowledge scores were observed among male nurses (B = -7.55, p = 0.009) and those with blended learning as a preferred learning method (B = 7.28, p = 0.029). Having an opportunity to provide education to patients with diabetes during shifts affected nurses' attitudes positively (B = -7.59, p = 0.017). Practice scores were higher among nurses who perceived themselves competent in the nutritional management of diabetes (B = -18.05, p = 0.008). CONCLUSION: Nurses' knowledge and practice in the nutritional management of diabetes should be increased to help improve the quality of the dietary care and patient education they provide these patients. Further studies are needed to confirm the results of this study both in Iran and internationally.

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