Abstract

Approximately 9.4% of the population of the United States, or 30.3 million Americans, has diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death and places a significant financial strain on the healthcare system with approximately $327 billion in estimated expenditures. In Ohio, 13.5% of the population has diabetes, which represents a 4.1% increase above the national average. Additionally, individuals with mental illness are at an increased risk for diabetes due to lower self-efficacy and limited performance of self-care activities compared to the general population. This results in poor glycemic control and leads to an increased risk for diabetes complications. Approximately 46.6 million adults, or 19% of the population of the United States, have mental illness diagnoses. Diabetes Self-Management Education Support (DSMES) is recommended by the American Diabetes Association as an important aspect of diabetes care. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to implement a DSMES course to a group of adults with diabetes and mental illness to evaluate the impact on self-efficacy, performance of self-care activities, and hemoglobin A1C. This project was guided by the Self-Efficacy Model and the Iowa Model.

Brooke Tullis

Author Details

Brooke Tullis, DNP, BSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Theta Tau

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Diabetes, Mental Illness, Self Management, Patient Education

Advisor

Eileen Walsh

Second Advisor

Robert Topp

Third Advisor

Tonya Schmitt

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

The University of Toledo

Degree Year

2020

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2021-05-13

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