A training program for diabetes care in Vietnam.

PURPOSE: This article will describe a project designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of Vietnamese nurses and physicians to improve diabetes care. METHODS: Strategies used to achieve these goals included training in behavioral and educational approaches and physical assessment skills. RESULTS: Six-month follow-up reports on the outcomes of diabetes education projects and institutional strategies for diabetes education will be presented. CONCLUSIONS: The skills and knowledge provided through this project will prepare nurses to assume a greater role in health care teams for diabetes care in Vietnam.