Author : Fredo Jean Clermont
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (134 download)
Book Synopsis Improving Glycemic Control and Self-efficacy Through Telehealth by : Fredo Jean Clermont
Download or read book Improving Glycemic Control and Self-efficacy Through Telehealth written by Fredo Jean Clermont and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Uncontrolled diabetes causes target end organ damage that is devastating to multiple body systems including cardiovascular, neurologic, and renal systems. Adequate management of diabetes is required to prevent these health complications but unfortunately includes many lifestyle changes that are difficult to maintain. Weekly support in the form of telehealth has been demonstrated in the literature as a method to help patients with diabetes improve self-efficacy and glycemic control. This evidence-based practice change project implemented telehealth in the form of phone calls, text messages, or emails among a group of participants (N=15) with type 2 diabetes at a privately owned health clinic in a large metropolitan area in a northeastern state. Blood glucose levels decreased and self-efficacy scores increased after the implementation of the telehealth intervention. Project findings led to recommendations for the practice site, and implications for policy and health promotion. It is recommended that future implementation of this intervention occurs among a larger, heterogenous population and that more methods of telehealth be included. Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes, self-efficacy, telehealth, telemedicine, self-management" -- Abstract