The needs and capabilities of older adults bases for nursing curriculum enhancement

@#<p style="text-align: justify;">The needs and capabilities of the older adults should be determined to provide quality care and to make sure that they enjoy a quality life. This study aimed to determine the needs and capabilities of the older adults to Serve as the basis for the enhancement of the BSN program in Gerontology Nursing that will help undergraduate nurses provide quality care for the older adults. The study employed descriptive research design to determine the needs and capabilities of 928 older adults in 14 cities in Metro Manila. Documentary analysis and a researcher­-made questionnaire composed of the descriptions of older adults' needs and capabilities were used. Mean and standard deviation were used to describe the needs and capabilities of older adults. 1-test and ANOVA were used to determine difference between the needs and their capabilities and when compared according to gender, civil status, number of children and educational attainment. Results showed that expenditure, health, services and housing needs are "much needed", by older adults and they have "good" capabilities. There is a significant difference in the needs and capabilities of older adults (p= <.01) and when compared to gender, civil status, number of children and educational attainment. The older adult's needs and capabilities are important in the assessment process and must be included in the curriculum. The capabilities of older adults must be maintained to a higher degree to ensure meeting older adult's present and future needs. The gaps identified in the gerontology nursing curriculum must be the bases for curricular enhancement.</p>

Level of awareness and compliance in diabetes mellitus management among adolescents diagnosed with type-1 diabetes

@#<p style="text-align: justify;">The study aimed to determine the level of awareness and to assess compliance to Diabetes management of adolescents diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes. A descriptive correlational type of research was utilized to gather information on the level of awareness and compliance of adolescents patients to diet, exercise and drug management suffering from Type-1 diabetes mellitus. The patients (n=20) were recruited from Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation Incorporated, Philippines. A purposive sampling was utilized to select twenty adolescents. A researcher-made questionnaire was utilized as the main instrument in gathering data. Focus group discussion was also done to further assess patient's level of awareness and compliance to diabetes management. Results showed that patients have a moderate level of awareness and some extent of compliance to diabetes. Patients have extreme awareness in diet management and moderate awareness in exercise and drug management. In terms of compliance, patients are compliant to some extent only, while drug management has the highest highest level of compliance, followed by exercise and diet. There is a low correlation between level of awareness and compliance in diabetes management (r=.32 p=0.15), indicating that the moderate level of awareness of patients to DM management is not related to their compliance. The results are limited only to the participants of the study. Further study using a larger population and different setting is recommended. Nurses taking care of adolescent patients with diabetes mellitus must understand the importance of health education. Health educations are valuable to increase level of awareness and extent of compliance of adolescents patients with Type-1 diabetes.</p>