TY - JOUR AU - Andreassen, Lillan Mo AU - Granas, Anne Gerd AU - Sølvik, Una Ørvim AU - Kjome, Reidun Lisbet Skeide PY - 2016 DA - 2016/02/04 TI - ‘I try not to bother the residents too much’ – the use of capillary blood glucose measurements in nursing homes JO - BMC Nursing SP - 7 VL - 15 IS - 1 AB - Capillary blood glucose measurements are regularly used for nursing home residents with diabetes. The usefulness of these measurements relies on clear indications for use, correct measurement techniques, proper documentation and clinical use of the resulting blood glucose values. The use of a regular, invasive procedure may also entail additional challenges in a population of older, multimorbid patients who often suffer from cognitive impairment or dementia. The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of physicians, registered nurses and auxiliary nurses on the use, usefulness and potential challenges of using capillary blood glucose measurements in nursing homes, and the procedures for doing so. SN - 1472-6955 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-016-0129-7 DO - 10.1186/s12912-016-0129-7 ID - Andreassen2016 ER -