Author : Sally A. Bird
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (122 download)
Book Synopsis Buddy Support and Diabetic Self-care Adherence by : Sally A. Bird
Download or read book Buddy Support and Diabetic Self-care Adherence written by Sally A. Bird and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problem: According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects approximately 20.8 million people in the United States. Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) helps diabetics adhere to better levels of diabetes self-management resulting in improved blood sugar levels, thereby postponing complications of this progressive disease. Studies show that DM patients with adequate social support manage their diabetes more effectively and improve quality of life. Purpose and Scope: This evidence-based practice project sought to describe the level of diabetic self-care adherence before an after an educational intervention with or without a buddy. By integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise inviting buddies will enhance effectiveness of DSME classes at a selected healthcare facility. Goal: The goal of this practice change project was to provide evidence-based support that DM patients attending a DSME class with a buddy resulted in improved adherence to self-care activities compared to DM patients attending without a buddy. Objectives: Review research related to buddy support as a social support mechanism to enhance successful life-style change interventions. 1) Collect data as determined by the administration of the SDSCA to DM patients attending DSME classes. 2) Compare recorded responses to the SDSCA measure for DM patients attending DSME classes with and without a buddy at the initial class and at the 3-month follow-up. 3) Evaluate and compare participant AIC levels before and 3-months after the DSME. 4) Identify implications for clinical practice. 5) Identify study limitations and implications for further study. Plan: Phase One-Secure support from the diabetes educator and CEO of the hospital, seek approval for use of the SCSCA and obtain IRB approval. Prepare and print a demographics page and print the SDSCA measure. Phase Two-Collect SDSCA measure data with A1C levels at the initial class and at the 3-month follow-up class. Phase Three-Compare the results, perform the statistical analysis, and write up the findings. Outcomes and Results: T-test for the effect of the buddy on the A1C levels revealed a significant difference for those attending with a buddy. General diet choices were not improved for those attending with a buddy. Specific diet choices for those attending with a buddy were statistically significant. Each of the other constructs showed positive improvements and while not statistically significant, they were clinically significant for participants attending with a buddy compared to those attending without a buddy.
