Abstract

Diabetes control is an ongoing problem at an underserved clinic in Central Illinois. Diabetic patients referred to an educator follow-up at their discretion, while 15-minute appointments are inadequate to address all their needs. A 12-week group education was conducted, showing improvement in HgbA1c, increased diabetes knowledge and promoted social support.

Description

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

Author Details

Bianca Adrienne Ramiro, BSN, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago- Peoria campus, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Illinois Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

12-week Diabetes Education, Group-based Diabetes Self-management Education, Underserved Population

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Group-based diabetes self-management education program to improve patient health outcomes

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Diabetes control is an ongoing problem at an underserved clinic in Central Illinois. Diabetic patients referred to an educator follow-up at their discretion, while 15-minute appointments are inadequate to address all their needs. A 12-week group education was conducted, showing improvement in HgbA1c, increased diabetes knowledge and promoted social support.