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ArticleIndian journal of endocrinology and metabolism

Monitoring Endocrine Nursing in South Asia (MENSA).

Sunetra Mondal, Lakshmi Nalini Kopalle, Lakshmi Nagendra, Jubbin Jacob, Shehla Shaikh, Dina Shrestha, Shahjada Selim, Noel P Somasundaram, Syed Abbas Raza, Mohammad Wali Naseri and 2 more

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  1. Colours of India: Uniting Endocrinologists in Fitness and Friendship.Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
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12 authors.

Sunetra MondalDepartment of Endocrinology, Nil Ratan Sarkar Medical College, Kolkata, India.
Lakshmi Nalini KopalleConsultant Endocrinologist, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India.
Lakshmi NagendraDepartment of Endocrinology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India.
Jubbin JacobDepartment of Endocrinology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India.
Shehla ShaikhDepartment of Endocrinology, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Dina ShresthaConsultant Endocrinologist, Norvic International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shahjada SelimDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Noel P SomasundaramConsultant Endocrinologist, Diabetes and Hormone Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Syed Abbas RazaConsultant Endocrinologist, Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan.
Mohammad Wali NaseriInternal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Saptarshi BhattacharyaDepartment of Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India.
Sanjay KalraDepartment of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: South Asian countries face the colossal challenge of tackling the massive burden of diabetes and other endocrine disorders. These patients grossly outnumber the specialists trained to deal with these conditions. A trained cadre of diabetes specialist nurses (DSN) and endocrine specialist nurses (ESN) might help bridge this gap. Exploring the perception of DSN/ESN among South Asian doctors will help to understand their role, responsibilities and future prospects. Methods: One hundred and seventy-four endocrinologists from South Asia participated in an online survey on their perception of DSNs and ESNs. Results: Out of the 174 respondents, 61 (35%) were currently working with DSN/ESN, 79 (45.4%) had worked in the past and 131 (75.2%) were willing to start recruiting or employ additional DSN/ESN in the future. The majority considered that the primary function of DSN and ESN is to educate on diabetes (n = 86, 96.6%) and endocrine disorders (n = 34, 57.6%), respectively, followed by anthropometry and initial work-up. Only a small minority felt they could write independent follow-up prescriptions (nurse-led clinics) [DSN - 16 (18%) and ESN - 3 (5.1%)]. Graduation with a certificate course in diabetes and basic endocrinology was considered a sufficient qualification by 68 (39.1%) respondents. Endocrinologists from countries other than India were more willing to recruit ESN/DSN in the future (89.7% vs 72.4%; Conclusion: DSN and ESN could facilitate the management of healthcare-seekers with diabetes and endocrine disorders. A certification course to train nurses on diabetes and basic endocrine disorders following graduation could be helpful. Major hindrances in creating a regular cadre of DSN/ESN were limited opportunities for career progression and lack of additional remuneration for services.

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Diabetes educationdiabetic nursesendocrine nursesSouth Asia

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