Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing (ND)

First Advisor

Dr. Alena Groves

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes is prevalent nationwide, increasing the risk of various complications including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and amputations. The literature review highlights a potential correlation between inadequate education and a lack of control of glucose in individuals diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project was to improve knowledge of Diabetes Type 2 self-management, in turn improving the outcomes of patients who were newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and patients who had a Hemoglobin A1c >7%, as well as management of weight in these patients. Participants were selected using specific inclusion criteria (n=26). Over a 6- month period, participants were provided with educational materials and taught self-management for Type 2 Disease. Weight and Hemoglobin A1c levels were monitored at 3-month intervals. Results of pre and post-study surveys indicate that proper education significantly improved the outcomes of each participant. A paired samples t-test indicated that the difference in weight between June and December was statistically significant (t(25)=4.499, p<0.001). A paired samples t-test indicated that the difference in A1C between June and December was statistically significant (t(25)=6.876, p<0.001). This project supports the need for future research, to improve the quality of care and life for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by promoting self-management education.

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