Abstract
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) is an ever-increasing chronic disease among Hispanic patient populations. Evidence-based practice has shown that DM2 can be managed with lifestyle changes; diet, and exercise. This project's goal was to have a consequential positive and empowering impact on the health of Hispanic families through education.
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Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document, Video Recording
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cultural Competency in Patient Care, Type 2 Diabetes in Hispanic Populations, Teach-Back-Method, Type 2 Diabetes, Hispanics, Type 2 Diabetes Education, Cultural Competency, Patient Care
Recommended Citation
Bentum-Tilus, Adriana; Risher, Carrie Riley; and Brown, Beverley E. Blair, "Making connections: Implementing the national diabetes education program to improve diabetes management in Hispanic patients" (2020). INRC (Congress). 10.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2020/presentations_2020/10
Conference Name
31st International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Virtual Event
Conference Year
2020
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Making connections: Implementing the national diabetes education program to improve diabetes management in Hispanic patients
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Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) is an ever-increasing chronic disease among Hispanic patient populations. Evidence-based practice has shown that DM2 can be managed with lifestyle changes; diet, and exercise. This project's goal was to have a consequential positive and empowering impact on the health of Hispanic families through education.