Diabetes Training Program for Health Professionals From Hermosillo, Sonora

Diabetes Training Program for Doctors, Nurses and Nutritionists in Primary Health Care in Hermosillo, Sonora

Primary health care is the medical assistance available to all individuals in a community and is considered the core of the health system. Diabetes, among other chronic diseases, is a common reason for medical consultation in primary health care. Worldwide and in Mexico, the prevalence of diabetes has been increasing in recent decades, which also leads to an increase in the number of deaths. On the other hand, the annual cost of medical care for diabetes in the country has increased due to the exacerbation of complications and comorbidities associated, which are presented, among other causes, by a deficiency of knowledge in the diagnosis, evaluation, management and follow-up of type 2 diabetes, of health professionals (doctors, nurses, nutritionists) working in primary health care.

The present study will allow evaluating the effect of a training program, is a single-cohort clinical study with pre- and post-intervention measurements lasting 6 weeks, including the initial and final measurements of health professionals currently working in primary health care of Hermosillo Sonora.

The study aims to improve knowledge in diabetes through the design and evaluation of a training program in health professionals (doctors, nurses and nutritionists) in primary health care.

The hypothesis of the study is that the training program in diabetes aimed doctors, nurses and nutritionists in primary health care will significantly increase knowledge in diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Physicians, nurses and nutritionists of primary health care in Hermosillo, Sonora.
• Belonging to the health jurisdiction and the general hospital of the state
• That provide consultation to patients with diabetes
• Age 20 years and less than 65
• Desire of participate
• Sign up the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not meet the inclusion criteria