Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a deterioration of the retina due to damage caused by diabetes. This condition can cause vision distortion and blindness. Screenings for this condition are an important part of regular diabetes management. Currently there are more than 30 million people with diabetes mellitus. Veterans have a 2.5 higher rate of diabetes than the general public and are therefore at higher risk of DR. It is important that healthcare professionals treating diabetic patients routinely screen for this condition. Early detection can help guide care and prevent deteriorations that could lead to blindness. Currently, the national goal for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is for 91% of diabetics receive screenings for DR every 2 years. Many clinics across the nation fail to meet this goal. The local VA clinic rate was 81.72% for DR screening.

Author Details

Laura Edwards, DNP, RN; Andrew Nydegger, DNP, RN, CNE

Sigma Membership

Gamma Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Electronic Clinical Reminder, Diabetes, Retinopathy

Advisor

Buckner, Ellen

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2020

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-17

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