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Differentiating Demographic Factors In Latino Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Carol Lynne Manning
Differentiating Demographic Factors In Latino Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Carol Lynne Manning
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) data suggest that Latinos share a greater burden of disease than do non-Latino Whites with type 2 diabetes. As a result of poor glycemic control, Latinos also suffer consequences such as blindness, kidney disease, and limb amputation more often than do other ethnic groups. The purpose of this study was to compare demographic factors of Latinos with well-controlled type 2 diabetes, as measured by a HgbA1c of 7 or less (n = 118) to Latinos not well controlled (n = 105). This cross sectional study used a secondary data set with a sample selected from …
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, Lesa Faye Williams
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, Lesa Faye Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Diabetes is a devastating disease in American. The disease can cause chronic health comorbidities, and untreated diabetes has negative consequences for individuals and on our nation's economy. Newly diagnosed diabetics often have a lack of knowledge about the disease process. The purpose of this project was to design and implement a diabetes educational program to enhance participants' knowledge about diabetes management and self-care using the Health Belief Model. Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is critical in improving patient outcomes and the prevention of diabetes related complications. Participation in a standardized diabetic educational intervention will improve patient knowledge, as measured by a …
Incorporating Ada Best Practice Guidelines In Electronic Medical Records To Improve Glycemic Management In Hospitals, Jennifer Claudette Benjamin
Incorporating Ada Best Practice Guidelines In Electronic Medical Records To Improve Glycemic Management In Hospitals, Jennifer Claudette Benjamin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Aggressive management of diabetes using American Diabetes Association (ADA) best practice guidelines in hospitalized patients reduces morbidity and mortality. Inpatient electronic medical records systems improve care in chronic diseases by identifying care needs and improving the data available for decision making and disease management. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the impact of ADA best practice guidelines of glycemic management once they have been entered into the electronic medical record (EMR) of hospitalized diabetics. Kotter's organizational change process guided the project. The project question investigated whether nurses' use of ADA Best Practice Guidelines incorporated into the …