Date of Conferral

4-30-2025

Date of Award

April 2025

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Corinne Romano

Abstract

A notable gap existed in the healthcare staff's knowledge of evidence-based lifestyle modifications for patients with diabetes within outpatient internal medicine (OP IM) settings. The increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes emphasizes the urgent necessity for a structured educational framework to enhance staff understanding. In this project, I evaluated the efficacy of organized staff education in enhancing healthcare providers' confidence related to diabetes management. I conducted a thorough literature analysis and identified 18 peer-reviewed studies classified according to the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model. The findings reveal that Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs are associated with significant reductions in HbA1c levels, improved dietary compliance, and increased physical activity. The educational schedule employed a structured program, including interactive live sessions, PowerPoint presentations (PPT), and systematic evaluations consistent with the instructional framework Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE). Knowledge assessment was conducted through pre- and posttests. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics alongside the Brigham and Women's Hospital Learning Gain formula revealing a learning gain of 83.33 from pretest (M = 60.5) to posttest (M = 86.5).. Hence, the findings emphasized staff education and integrating digital health learning tools to enhance confidence in diabetes management. Similarly, this project supports advancement in nursing practice and fosters social change by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through culturally competent, evidence-based educational strategies for healthcare providers.

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