2009•Shiyong laonian yixueRequires access
Effects of community-based comprehensive intervention on elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a community of Beijing
Li Zhao, Yang Yon
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Abstract
Objective To evaluate the effects of comprehensive intervention on elderly patients with type 2 diabetes,and to provide suggestions for community intervention on chronic diseases.Methods A comprehensive intervention was conducted for 1 year on 102 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in Xiaohuangzhuang community,Doncheng district of Beijing.The contents of intervention included health education,regular physical examination,healthy diet,physical exercise and psychological treatment.Results After 1 year's intervention,the knowledge about healthy life style was improved greatly and the proportion of participation of physical exercise was increased significantly.There was a significant reduction in blood pressure and blood glucose.Conclusions Community-based comprehensive intervention has excellent effect on elderly patients with type 2 diabetes,and should be performed in community health service station.