NUR 445 Preparing for your Capstone Written Outline Identification of the Problem The issue or problem is the patient’s lack of education regarding diabetes self-management

Identification of the Problem

The issue or problem is the patient’s lack of education regarding diabetes self-management. The issue is within the scope of my practice to change because I am the first point of contact with patients. My capstone project does not require IRB approval because it focuses on empowering diabetic patients to take control of their condition

Picot Question

In diabetic patients, does a diabetes self-management program compared to usual care improve glycemic control within four weeks?  I will use the following databases to answer my PICOT question: Google Scholar, PubMed, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library.

P= Diabetic patients 

I=Diabetes self-management program

C= Usual care

O= Improved glycemic control

T= Four weeks

My Overall Objective

My overall objective is to empower diabetic patients to manage their condition by educating them about the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring their blood sugar levels and adhering to their treatment regimen.

Who Needs to Approve My Project

My Unit director and the hospital administration need to approve my project because it is a health improvement initiative for diabetic patients and those at risk of diabetes.

The estimated Cost of Implementing My Idea

The approximated cost is $280/ per patient/ annually. The cost will include travel expenses and the printing of flyers to increase individuals’ awareness of diabetes self-management techniques.  Healthcare providers will use their time screening those at risk of diabetes and educating them on the importance of healthy eating and physical activity to reduce their risk of being diabetic.

The General Time Frame for My Project

The project will take four weeks. The activities will include designing the program’s content and printing flyers and brochures to create awareness among the target patients about the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, and medication adherence. Healthcare providers will also be educated on the need to screen those at risk of diabetes and educate them on the importance of healthy eating and physical activity to reduce their risk of getting the disease.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Project and Data

The program’s effectiveness will be evaluated using survey questions and interviews.  The patients should verbalize the self-management strategies to control diabetes. Additionally, the number of patients visiting the facility because of abnormal blood sugar levels should considerably decline.  I will ask my colleague to help me obtain data about diabetic patients and whether their admission rate has increased or declined. The data I need will be readily available in the facility’s database.

One Discipline that will be involved other than Nursing

 I will need an exercise trainer to implement my program effectively. The exercise trainer will design fitness programs that reflect individual patients’ preferences.