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The Impact Of Identifying And Addressing The Social Needs Of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In A Primary Care Clinic, Shelby Roberts
The Impact Of Identifying And Addressing The Social Needs Of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In A Primary Care Clinic, Shelby Roberts
DNP Projects
BACKGROUND: A key aspect of successful Diabetes management is addressing social needs. Patients prefer individualized care that is tailored to their specific needs.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project was to screen patients regarding their diabetes distress and social needs requirements to develop and implement individualized social needs interventions.
METHODS: Patients were included in the study if they had a Hemoglobin A1C >9. Patients were screened, provided additional check in points and social needs were addressed in conjunction with the patient’s primary care provider and onsite social worker. Post intervention …