RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Lederman, Lynne
T1 Collaborative Approach Improves Diabetes Education for Oncology Patients at Discharge
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 26
SP 10
OP 10
DO 10.1177/155989771426005
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/26/10.abstract
AB Oncology patients treated with corticosteroids are at an increased risk for hyperglycemia; however, they may not be aware of this risk. This article discusses a patient-centered study within their tertiary care hospital to improve the discharge process by enhancing staff autonomy and knowledge in diabetes discharge planning.