Improving Telehealth Knowledge And Comfort In An Older Adult Population, Carolyn J. Jones

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background: Telehealth usage is increasing a means of providing healthcare in a more efficient and cost-effective way. Older adults have been left behind from the telehealth movement and this can negatively impact their access to the healthcare system.

Purpose: An educational workshop was offered in a local older adult community with the goal of increasing their knowledge, literacy, motivation, and usage of telehealth.

Methods: The participants completed a pre-assessment survey to determine their baseline knowledge, experience, and perceptions about telehealth. They then participated in an educational workshop, which consisted of a 45-minute presentation given via Zoom with a 15-minute …

Telehealth Coaching To Improve Exercise Self-Efficacy In Diabetics, Oby C. Ikoro

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Abstract

Background and Review of Literature: Exercise is essential to the self-management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The literature reveals that many patients with difficulty in the self-management of exercise improve with coaching. The literature also reveals that an adequate exercise routine results in improved blood glucose control and the prevention of complications.

Purpose: This DNP project aims to demonstrate the positive effect of low-cost telehealth coaching to improve self-efficacy in an exercise regimen for T2DM patients.

Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest design was used in this project. Telephone calls and text messaging were used to coach patients to improve …