Date of Conferral

10-3-2025

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Melissa Rouse

Abstract

This doctoral project was an education program for staff aimed at increasing their knowledge about diabetic self-management compliance. With improved knowledge, they will be better prepared to educate their patients. Diabetes is a highly complex disease that requires self-management care, including monitoring of blood glucose levels, control of diet, and medication adherence. Despite extensive pharmacology and diet counseling, irregularities between staff training and education program implementation have led to variable results in patients' compliance and control of glycemia at the project site. The significance of such an issue lies in its direct impact on patient morbidity, avoidable complications, and increased healthcare costs. It is significant to nursing practice, where nurses are often primary educators and patient advocates for chronically ill patients. This project determined if staff education about diabetic self-management improves knowledge and intention to implement new knowledge to educate patients. Analytical plans included pre- and post-intervention staff knowledge and intention measurement using questionnaires and descriptive statistical analysis. Eight participants attended the class and completed the surveys. The pre-education average score was 64%, and the post-education score was 89%. After the education, 80% stated intent to use the new knowledge. Eighty-eight percent of respondents indicated an intention to apply the diabetes self-management education in their clinical practice, and 75% expressed that they could confidently educate patients on diabetes self-care. This study impacts positive social change by increasing nurses’ knowledge about managing chronic disease, promoting patient education equity, and empowering patients to manage their health through acquired knowledge .

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