Abstract

The purpose of this project was to implement a comprehensive diabetic foot care program in a primary care clinic to improve foot care practices among primary care providers. The following questions were the focus of the chart review for this project: Did the primary care provider document the diabetic foot exam using the EHR template? Did the primary care provider document all the elements included on the template? Did the primary care provider document that patient education was provided regarding diabetic foot care? The following questions examined the providers' satisfaction with the project: Do you use the diabetic foot exam template in the EHR to document diabetic foot exams? Do you feel that the diabetic foot exam template is helpful? Do you use the patient teaching handout for diabetic foot education? Would you recommend this program to other providers to implement in their clinic? Do you have any recommendations to improve the diabetic foot care program? Kurt Lewin's Change Theory was utilized to guide this project and change the foot care practices of primary care providers in the primary care clinic.

Author Details

Jennifer Richardson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Diabetes, Foot Care, Primary Care

Advisor

Lorraine Gaddis

Second Advisor

Johnnie Sue Wijewardane

Third Advisor

Terri Hamill

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Mississippi University for Women

Degree Year

2017

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2017-06-01

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