Nursing care for diabetic patients with schizophrenia at home

Abstract

A Thai female patient, 53 year old, was admitted to the hospital on March 5, 2021 with shortness of breath before coming to the hospital for 2 hours. Doctor diagnosed that patient has the hypotension. The patient has the history of diabetic and schizophrenia disease and continued to receive the medication. But there are behavioral problems controlling the disease. The patient was discharged on March 8, 2021. From the follow-up home visit for the first time on March 9, 2021, it was found that the patient still had hallucinations. There is misbehavior related to diabetes and refuse to take medication. The caretaker has improper for drug injection preparation and drug storage. The patient had stress and schizophrenia, but the symptoms were under control. The social and economic of patient is poor status and unsafe housing. The patient was received the follow-up visits for 6 times and were advised in patient care. The patient had good self-care behaviors and follow the doctor suggestion resulting better treatment. The medical team coordinates with community agencies to help repair the shelter and provide work at home with patient care. Patient and caregivers have a better quality of life.