Date of Conferral
10-21-2026
Date of Award
October 2026
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Stacy Lourie
Abstract
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was a staff education project addressing inconsistent recognition and response to diabetes distress among adults with type 2 diabetes at a primary care/endocrinology office in Virginia. Diabetes distress can interfere with self-management and quality of life, but nurses and advanced practice nurses can address this gap by assessing treatment barriers, providing education, and coordinating referrals. The practice-focused question asked whether evidence-based staff education would improve provider and clinical staff knowledge and confidence in recognizing, screening for, and managing diabetes distress. The purpose was to implement and evaluate education on diabetes distress, the Diabetes Distress Scale-17 (DDS-17), patient-centered communication, referral, and management. The ADDIE model was utilized for project design, from identifying the practice gap through development, delivery, and evaluation.
Recommended Citation
Robinson, Hermanda, "Provider and Clinical Staff knowledge and Confidence in Recognizing, Screening for, and Managing Diabetes Distress" (2026). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 20893.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/20893
