A training program for diabetes care in Vietnam

Purpose This article will describe a project designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of Vietnamese nurses and physicians to improve diabetes care. Methods Strategies used to achieve these goals included training in behavioral and educational approaches and physical assessment skills. Results Six-month follow-up reports on the outcomes of diabetes education projects and institutional strategies for diabetes education will be presented. Conclusions The skills and knowledge provided through this project will prepare nurses to assume a greater role in health care teams for diabetes care in Vietnam.