Publications by authors named "Gila Lavi"
Aims: To identify barriers for diabetic foot detection within the medical team, to plan and conduct interventions to solve these barriers and to follow-up their outcomes, resulting in creating a model to cope with barriers in the treatment of complicated patients.
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a rising epidemic worldwide, with a significant medical and economic impact (about 20% of the annual health expenditure). A major complication of diabetes is 'diabetic foot', including neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease, resulting in leg ulcers and amputation.
Effect of auditory guided imagery on glucose levels and on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
February 2016
Background: To assess the effect of auditory guided imagery (AGI) on glucose levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and quality of life (QOL) in type 1 diabetes mellitus children.
Methods: A blinded randomized controlled study comparing the effect of AGI accompanied by background music and background music solely (BMS). The study included 13 children, (7-16 years).