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A Prospective Study on Common Errors in Insulin Administration and the Impact of Patient Counselling on Minimizing Administration Errors in Type II Diabetic Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Author(s) Ms. MERIN T KOSHY, Ms. MARIAM SUSAN SATHEESH, Ms. NEHA MYLAKKATTU KURIAKOSE, Ms. ROSE MARY KURIAKOSE, Ms. MILINSA CHINNU THOMAS, Dr. TOMY PHILIP, Dr. SANTHOSH M. MATHEWS
Country India
Abstract Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and its management requires appropriate pharmacological interventions and lifestyle modifications. Accurate insulin injection techniques and the use of advanced delivery systems helps in achieving optimal glycemic control. The role of pharmacist counselling in enhancing patient outcomes is well-established. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of targeted patient education on insulin administration errors and patient counselling.

Methods: A 6-month prospective observational study was conducted at Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala in 113 participants with Type II diabetes. Data pertaining to insulin administration techniques and medication adherence was collected using a predesigned proforma and analyzed using the SPSS.

Results: The majority (75) used insulin syringes, while 38 used pens. Baseline assessments using the BIAS scale identified administration errors. Following the educational intervention and pharmacist counselling, insulin administration accuracy improved from 83.3% to 100% in syringe users and from 81.8% to 100% in pen users. Medication adherence also significantly improved post-education.

Conclusion: Insulin pen users made more administration errors than syringe users, especially during preparation and injection. However, targeted patient education helped reduce these errors and improved adherence in people with Type II diabetes.
Keywords Insulin administration errors, Type 2 DM, Insulin pen, Insulin syringe, BIAS, MARS
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-30
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