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Implementation Of A Diabetes Self-Management Education Program In The Rural Health Care Setting To Improve Glycemic Control In The African American Adult Population, Patricia Jackson
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Background: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a significant epidemic health problem worldwide. Furthermore, with the generality of T2DM-associated complications increasing, individuals living with chronic diseases must be competent in self-management to prevent long-term complications (CDC, 2021). Therefore, this Project Investigator aims to decrease the reported home glycemic control and improve diabetes self-management education among African American individuals in rural healthcare using the DSMEP tool.
Purpose: The purpose of the DNP project was to implement and assess the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program (DSMEP) effect on African American individuals in the rural health …