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Care Coordination And Empowerment In People With Type 2 Diabetes, Erik M. Wilson

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

1. Background: In 2018, approximately one in seven Americans had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, a number that is projected to increase to one in three by 2050. Approximately 40% of individuals with Type 2 diabetes develop long-term complications, accounting for one-in-four healthcare dollars spent in the United States. Current initiatives supported through Accountable Care Organizations place an emphasis on improving the quality of care delivered in chronic medical problems such as diabetes to optimize patient outcomes, moving away from the traditional fee-for-service. One cornerstone of improving quality of care is care coordination and education.

1. Methods: Utilizing the Plan-Do-Study-Act methodology …