Anxiety and the Timing of Diabetes Teaching in the Hospital: A Literature Review

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The literature on anxiety and learn ing, especially as it relates to the newly diagnosed hospitalized adult diabetic patient, was reviewed. The concept that the diabetes diagnosis does consti tute an anxiety-producing event was well substantiated, as well as the con cept that such anxiety can and does interfere with learning. The literature suggests that the deterrent effect of this anxiety may be modified by proper timing of the teaching as well as knowledge of other environmental stressors. Useful strategies for the health educator to employ in such situations are suggested.

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