Abstract
This Quality Improvement Project (QIP) was designed to integrate diabetes self-management education (DSME) and diabetes self-management support (DSMS) to empower patients and families in disaster readiness preparation. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognizes the need for development of a diabetes specific disaster preparation kit in the published preparedness guidelines. A review of the research surrounding Hurricane Katrina indicates significant loss of diabetic control as measured by A1C, a loss of significant life expectancy and increased cost of care for patients with diabetes post disaster. The need for change is further supported by the research stating half to two thirds of patients presenting to disaster shelters do not have needed medications, proving diabetic patients are not only particularly vulnerable during disasters due to the need for daily medications and diet control, but also face a lack of education for diabetes-specific disaster planning. Failure to meet the standard of education by primary providers and lack of support concerning disaster preparation for diabetics has led to significant deficits in diabetic control during and after disasters. This project explored the special needs in primary and tertiary level emergency prevention for rural patients with diabetes, and aims to demonstrate decreased vulnerabilities of community participants who prepare for disasters.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Clinical Practice Guideline(s)
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Disaster Planning, Diabetes, Rural, Emergency, Vulnerable Populations
Advisor
Amanda Townsend
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
University of South Alabama
Degree Year
2015
Recommended Citation
Rorie, Stacey L., "Diabetes disaster management" (2015). DNP and Student Works. 24.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/24
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Review Type
Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2015-10-09
Full Text of Presentation
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