Date of Award
12-16-2013
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School Name
Donna and Allan Lansing School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Department
Nursing
Major Advisor
Gwendolyn Rinker
Second Advisor
Sherill Cronin
Abstract
Telephone follow-up for diabetes self-management is used to facilitate ongoing support for individuals striving to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With the use of telephone follow-up after Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), key concepts can be emphasized and goal reinforcement can occur. When successfully managed, improved glycemic control occurs, as evidenced by reductions in glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) levels. A review of the literature surrounding this topic and description of a capstone scholarly project utilizing findings from the literature to create an evidence-based telephone follow-up pilot study are included. Findings from this study did not reveal statistically significant reductions in A1C levels with increased telephone follow-up; however, previous research supports increased contact in facilitating ongoing motivation for diabetes self-management success.
Recommended Citation
Niemczewski, Joan B., "Improving an Outpatient Diabetes Program Telephone Follow-up Process: Evaluating its Impact on Glycosylated Hemoglobin Levels" (2013). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones. 11.
https://scholarworks.bellarmine.edu/tdc/11