Date of Conferral
10-23-2026
Date of Award
October 2026
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Sandra Wise
Abstract
I conducted this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) staff education quality improvement project to address inconsistent knowledge and confidence regarding continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) among primary care providers and support staff in a federally qualified health center. The practice-focused question examined whether evidence-based CGM education influenced staff knowledge and confidence in recommending and implementing CGM for adults with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. Guided by the Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice model, the project included an interdisciplinary education session, quick-reference and insurance coverage resources, troubleshooting guidance, and anonymous pre- and posteducation assessments. On September 28, 2026, 19 of 21 eligible interdisciplinary staff members (90.5%) completed the intervention and assessments, exceeding the 80% participation target. Mean knowledge assessment scores increased from 5.53/8 (69.1%) to 8/8 (100%), an increase of 2.47 points or 30.9 percentage points. Mean self-reported confidence increased from 1.68 to 3.89 on a 5-point scale. Findings demonstrated improvements in immediate CGM knowledge assessment scores and self-reported confidence following education. Continued access to educational resources, periodic content updates, and future evaluation are recommended. The project supports nursing leadership in evidence translation and may promote more consistent CGM education in underserved primary care settings. Sustained practice changes and patient outcomes were not measured.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Tierra Quiana, "Staff Education to Improve Provider Knowledge and Confidence in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Utilization" (2026). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 20957.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/20957
