Abstract

Homeless persons have diabetes rates similar to the general population, however are more likely to face barriers. This quality improvement project identified barriers to diabetes care in homeless individuals through the Environmental Barriers to Adherence Scale (EBAS), and tracked provider responses in an effort to improve patient care.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Laura Schipper, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, Nursing Department, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; April Bigelow, PhD, Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michelle Pardee, DNP, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Epsilon at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Calvin University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Type

Presentation

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Barriers, Diabetes, Homeless

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Overcoming barriers to diabetes in homeless adults through the Environmental Barriers to Adherence Scale (EBAS)

Washington, DC, USA

Homeless persons have diabetes rates similar to the general population, however are more likely to face barriers. This quality improvement project identified barriers to diabetes care in homeless individuals through the Environmental Barriers to Adherence Scale (EBAS), and tracked provider responses in an effort to improve patient care.