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Implementation Of An Evidence-Based Diabetic Screening Tool In Rural Belizean Communities, Morgan Lee Taylor, Annelyse Caffrey
Implementation Of An Evidence-Based Diabetic Screening Tool In Rural Belizean Communities, Morgan Lee Taylor, Annelyse Caffrey
Graduate Publications and Other Selected Works - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Significance/Background: Type II Diabetes Mellitus (TIIDM) is a growing epidemic in Belize. The prevalence is increasing yearly, responsible for considerable health complications and deaths. Rates are much higher in Belize than in any other developing Central American country, and many rural citizens are undiagnosed and untreated. Access to healthcare is complex, and travel is often required in rural areas. Primary care visits in Belize are significantly less than in surrounding North and Central American countries. As a result, chronic illnesses such as TIIDM often go undiagnosed among children, adolescents, and adults- leaving TIIDM a leading cause of death in Belize. …
Implementation Of A Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Care Program In Primary Care, Peguy Sylvain
Implementation Of A Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Care Program In Primary Care, Peguy Sylvain
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects
BACKGROUND: Diabetes Mellitus is a growing health problem in America. Uncontrolled diabetes can result in vascularcomplications. One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Early foot carescreening can help prevent Diabetic peripheral neuropathy and other complications such as skin injuries, burns, falls,infection, lower- extremity amputations, and peripheral arterial disease. Interventions that have been shown to improve theidentification of diabetes foot complications include staff education, screening and assessment, use of monofilament,tuning fork for diabetic foot assessment, patient education/ self-care, standardization, and use of electronic medical records(EMR)/electronic reminders.
METHODS: The Plan Do Study Act method of quality improvement …
Prevention Of Obesity-Related Morbidity & Mortality In Adults, Rachelle Virgin
Prevention Of Obesity-Related Morbidity & Mortality In Adults, Rachelle Virgin
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
Poster presentation on the prevention of obesity related morbidity and mortality in adults.
Importance And Impact Of Diabetes Education On People With Diabetes, Nicole R. Glasco
Importance And Impact Of Diabetes Education On People With Diabetes, Nicole R. Glasco
MSN Capstone Projects
This paper aims to explain the significance and importance of why it is essential to offer patients with diabetes standardized education regarding their diabetes.
Evaluating The Feasibility And Efficacy Of A Brief Motivational Interviewing Nutrition Intervention For Women With Type 2 Diabetes In Primary Care, Charlotte M. Adams
Evaluating The Feasibility And Efficacy Of A Brief Motivational Interviewing Nutrition Intervention For Women With Type 2 Diabetes In Primary Care, Charlotte M. Adams
DNP Projects
Background: The American Diabetes Association recommends lifestyle modification to prevent and treat diabetes in their 2021 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. Evidence suggests that motivational interviewing (MI) is an effective intervention that clinicians can use to facilitate behavior change in patients with type two diabetes.
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to evaluate a brief motivational interviewing intervention that could be delivered by a PCP to provide individualized nutrition counseling for adult women with type two diabetes in a primary care clinic in Lexington, KY. This study was a continuation of a previous quality improvement project at this …