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Improving Self-Management Of Diabetes With Culturally Sensitive Interventions, Janet O. Makori

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Abstract

Adult Latino patients with diabetes may require education and skills that are culturally appropriate to achieve optimum results. The purpose of this DNP project was to improve diabetes self-management among Latino and other at-risk adults. The project used an intervention bundle to streamline screening, education, and improve patients’ self- confidence. Adult patients were screened during triage to obtain vital signs and blood glucose levels per the routine at the clinic and via phone to discuss management of diabetes. Implementation of the project included provision of culturally sensitive diabetes education material, culturally sensitive “traffic light” food guide in English and …

Improving Self-Management Of Diabetes With Culturally Sensitive Interventions, Janet O. Makori

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Abstract

Adult Latino patients with diabetes may require education and skills that are culturally appropriate to achieve optimum results. The purpose of this DNP project was to improve diabetes self-management among Latino and other at-risk adults. The project used an intervention bundle to streamline screening, education, and improve patients’ self- confidence. Adult patients were screened during triage to obtain vital signs and blood glucose levels per the routine at the clinic and via phone to discuss management of diabetes. Implementation of the project included provision of culturally sensitive diabetes education material, culturally sensitive “traffic light” food guide in English and …

The Effect Of Shared Medical Appointments And Education On Hemoglobin A1c Levels, Gina L. Moore

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Type II diabetes affects millions of people worldwide. Approximately 25.8 million or 8.3 percent of the United States (U.S.) population has type II diabetes. The number of adults in the United States developing diabetes has been projected to double by the year 2030 (World Health Organization, 2013). Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure and blindness, as well as the major cause of heart disease and stroke which is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. The purpose of this evidence-based project was to determine the effects of education during shared medical appointments with type II diabetic …