Diabetes Educators as Transitional Coaches After Hospital Discharge: Impact on Readmission and Glucose Control

Abstract

This poster summarizes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a quality improvement project to improve the care of patients living with diabetes. An innovative approach to combining the roles of diabetes educator and transitional coach into one role has resulted in improved glucose control and reductions in readmission rates.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Barbara J. Romig

Author Details

Barbara J. Romig, DNP, College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Upsilon Zeta

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Diabetes Education, Quality Improvement, Transition Coaching

Recommended Citation

Romig, Barbara J., "Diabetes Educators as Transitional Coaches After Hospital Discharge: Impact on Readmission and Glucose Control" (2017). Convention. 441.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/441

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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