Date of Award

Spring 5-15-2026

Document Type

Scholarly Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Dr. Gena Coomes

Second Advisor

Dr. Trina Larery

Third Advisor

Dr. Peter Chung

Abstract

For patients with Crohn’s disease, it can become overwhelming to learn how Crohn’s disease develops, the different types of management skills, and different treatment options. Many patients even feel they are not well educated on their diagnosis. Crohn’s disease patients typically have a poor quality of life. By improving the education given to patients and teaching ways to self-manage symptoms, their quality of life could be improved. It has also been shown that Crohn's disease can become worse over time with its symptoms (Definition & Facts for Crohn's Disease, n.d.). Due to this, by teaching patients' different triggers, symptoms, and treatment plans; and allowing them to be involved in their care, can enhance their chances of having a fairly improved lifestyle. This is supported in Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory. Each patient experience is unique and requires individualized care, and this may be improved by having patients involved in their plan of care. The purpose of this study was to enhance the level of knowledge in patients that are diagnosed with Crohn’s disease with an educational intervention. By doing so, this will allow patients to fully understand their disease and allow them to improve their ability to perform proper self-care needs in order to manage their Crohn’s disease.

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