Insulin Pens Face Usage Barriers
Type 1 diabetes and uncontrolled type 2 patients need insulin daily for control. Insulin pens simplify delivery over syringes but technique errors persist. Endocrinologists see poor adherence limit glycemic outcomes often. This study tests education impact on knowledge, attitude, and practice directly. The study was published in the International Journal of Diabetes Research.
Cross-Sectional Design Adds Intervention
Researchers enrolled 312 participants from general medicine outpatient unit. All had T1DM or uncontrolled T2DM using insulin pens. Validated sociodemographic form captured baseline data. Knowledge, attitude, and practice questionnaire assessed pen skills. Modified Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 measured compliance pre and post intervention.
Education Targets Common Errors
Training covered pen priming, dose selection, injection sites, and storage. Participants practiced under supervision with feedback. Post-education testing measured KAP improvement immediately. Adherence reassessment used same MMAS-8 scale for comparison.
KAP Scores Jump Significantly
Pre-intervention data showed gaps in pen technique and confidence. Post-education KAP scores rose markedly across all domains. Proper priming, site rotation, and dose accuracy improved most. Statistical analysis using SPSS version 2 confirmed highly significant gains.
Adherence Improves With Skills
MMAS-8 scores increased notably after training. Better pen knowledge tied directly to higher medication compliance. Patients reported less missed doses and injection pain.
Outpatient Education Works Fast
One session delivers lasting skill improvement. Clinics should add 15-minute insulin pen stations. Diabetes educators multiply physician reach effectively
Glycemic Control Follows Adherence
HbA1c drops when pens work right. Education cuts hypo risk from dosing errors. Findings demand routine implementation now.
Scale This Simple Intervention
General medicine units see most insulin starts. Train nurses for pen teaching. Pre-printed KAP checklists standardize delivery.
Patient Empowerment Drives Results
Skilled patients stick to therapy longer. Education investment pays glycemic dividends quickly.
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Key highlights
- Cross-sectional educational study enrolled 312 T1DM and uncontrolled T2DM outpatients to assess insulin pen KAP using validated questionnaire and MMAS-8 adherence scale.
- Pre-intervention data collection used sociodemographic form, KAP questionnaire, and Modified Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 with statistical analysis via SPSS version 2.
- Post-education KAP scores showed significant improvement across knowledge, attitude, and practice domains compared to pre-interventional assessment.
- Medication adherence measured by MMAS-8 increased notably after insulin pen training, demonstrating direct link between skills and compliance.
- Findings confirm patient education significantly enhances insulin pen use, adherence, and diabetes management outcomes in outpatient settings.
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Dutta A, Trikhatri P, MR Y, Roy S, Prasannan V, G B. Assessment of knowledge, attitude, practice on self-administration of insulin via insulin pen in diabetic patients. International Journal of Diabetes Research. 2025;7(1):89-97. doi: https://doi.org/10.33545/26648822.2025.v7.i1b.29
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Study of 312 T1DM/T2DM patients shows education intervention significantly improves KAP scores and MMAS-8 adherence for insulin pen self-administration in outpatient setting.
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