Table 5

Self-reported training needs (n = 82)

Is further training required in this particular area?
Yes
No
No Answer

Diagnosing diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance
59 (72%)
7 (9%)
16 (19%)
Managing Diabetic Emergencies
46 (56%)
18 (22%)
18 (22%)
Educating Patients with diabetes
46 (56%)
20 (24%)
16 (20%)
Modifying treatment for diabetes
60 (73%)
6 (7%)
16 (20%)
Diagnosing complications of diabetes
55 (67%)
12 (15%)
15 (18%)
Using intravenous insulin
46 (56%)
19 (23%)
17 (21%)
Involving diabetes specialists (nurses/doctors)
41 (50%)
26 (32%)
15 (18%)

George et al. BMC Medical Education 2008 8:22   doi:10.1186/1472-6920-8-22