Date of Award

Spring 5-12-2023

Document Type

Scholarly Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Ashleigh Heter

Second Advisor

Alicia Mason

Third Advisor

Janis Schiefelbein

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to help create and evaluate a diabetes education program that was accessible to diabetic patients over the age of 18. This project was conducted through Enhanced Healthcare of the Ozarks clinic with the guidance and approval of the American Diabetes Association. There is currently one other diabetic education program available in Northwest Arkansas. The theme of this project was to provide education in individual and group settings regarding medication use, emergency situations, nutritional choices, and self-management techniques. These patients learned meal planning strategies, proper nutrition choices, functions of the body, self-management techniques, emergent situation choices, community outreaches, and more. The conclusion of the study showed an increase in self-management skills, better patient-provider relationship in terms of communication, an increase in knowledge of the diabetes pathology, and an overall increase in quality of life for each patient.

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