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Barriers For Individuals With Prediabetes From Enrolling In The Ymca’S Diabetes Prevention Program, Shokouh Pardakhtim, Negin Kourehpazan, Randal C. Claussen

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Introduction: This qualitative research study examined barriers to enrollment in YMCA of Greater Seattle’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and how to improve the enrollment and referral process. Methodology: This was a quality improvement project that used qualitative methods in the research design. Semi-structured interviews and open-ended questionnaires were used to explore barriers in enrollment and to improve the referral and enrollment process from the perspective of participants with prediabetes referred to the DPP, YMCA staff who facilitate the DPP, and primary care providers who referred participant to the DPP. Results: A total of 10 interviews were conducted with the participants …