Proceso de atención de enfermería en paciente pediátrico con Diabetes Mellitus tipo I basado en la Teoría de Marjory Gordon.

Abstract

Introduction: Type I diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that generally affects children and adolescents, it is invasive and highly complex. The nursing care process based on Marjory Gordon's functional patterns allowed us to determine the most affected patterns and attach them to the care plan in a comprehensive manner, using prevention and health promotion strategies in order to improve quality of life. of the patient. Objective: Apply the Nursing Care Process in a Pediatric patient with Type I Diabetes Mellitus based on the Marjory Gordon Model in order to improve the quality of health and life of the patient and thus reduce possible complications. Method: This case analysis is descriptive, qualitative and analytical, and cross-sectional, detailed information was collected, the unit of analysis was broken down to achieve a greater interpretation of it, as well as behaviors and establish the respective nursing care. in the patient. Results: Through the nursing care provided to the pediatric patient with type I insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, it was possible to obtain positive results and generate significant changes to improve the state of health and with it the quality of life. Conclusion: Nursing interventions were focused on strengthening the knowledge of the patient and her main caregiver about Type I Diabetes Mellitus, contributing to the patient's nutritional status, improving family conflicts by promoting roles. The follow-up of the case was from the moment the patient was identified in the emergency service and followed her course after medical discharge through home visits so that solid foundations and improvements in the patient's lifestyle were established.