Abstract:

Objective To explore the nursing strategies for patients of severe pancreatitis associated with diabetes mellitus. Methods Holistic nursing was performed in the 64 patients of severe pancreatitis associated with diabetes mellitus between February and September of 2010, and the results were compared with control group(by conventional nursing) pertaining to blood glucose control, incidences of complications and scoring on the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36)before and after treatment. Results The blood glucose level was downregulated significantly in the observational group with less time than the control group((t=3.65, 2.98, P<0.05). Still, the observational group had lower incidence of complications(6.25% vs. 25.00%, t=4.27, P<0.05), yet higher scoring on SF-36(t=3.62, 3.55, 4.62, 5.22, 4.01, 3.68, 3.94, 3.21, respectively, P<0.05). Conclusion Since severe acute pancreatitis may develop in quick manner, it is appropriate to give those patients with holistic nursing, which may improve the therapeutic outcomes and reduce the incidence of complications.

Key words: Severe pancreatitis, Diabetes, Nursing