Abstract

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, despite medical advancements (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2011). Diabetes management and education is the key to curtail the rapid spread of this disease. As American baby boomers age, the diagnoses of diabetes increase and cause the disease to reach epidemic proportions (King, Matheson, Chirina, & Shankar, 2013). A New York City nursing home conducted a needs assessment in 2013, which revealed an increase in the readmission of residents with diabetes or diabetes-related complications. These sobering facts led to the project question: Does a diabetes educational program in a sub-acute setting decrease the 30-day hospital readmission rates among baby boomers? The purpose of this evidence-based project was to study a diabetes educational program's impact on readmission rates. The ultimate goal of the project is to improve patients and caregivers' management of this complicated disease.

Author Details

Djenane Bartholomew, DNP, MBA, MA, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Diabetes, Baby Boomer Generation, Nursing Homes, Champion

Advisor

Lydia L. Forsythe

Second Advisor

Judith V. Treschuk

Third Advisor

Kay Nwajei

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-01-28

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