Centralized Outpatient Education Center for Patients with Diabetes at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine if the centralized patient education concept for chronic diabetic patients is viably applicable to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The study was conducted using questionnaires and interviews with practitioners and patients. The surveys showed considerable support for the concept from both the practitioners and patients. The author recommended establishment of the service with a full time education coordinator. Keywords: Medical services; Education; Hospitals; Health care; Outpatient education center.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 1984
Accession Number
ADA209516

Entities

People

  • Paul B. Mouritsen

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Law
  • Literature Surveys
  • Medical Personnel
  • New England
  • New York
  • North America
  • North Carolina
  • Patient Care
  • Pharmacies
  • Public Health
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Trauma or Military Medicine