NRS-410V Module 5 Evidence-Based Practice Project—Paper on Diabetes

Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients Health – Disorders of the Digestive and Musculoskeletal System

Grand Canyon University

Identify a research or evidence-based article that focuses comprehensively on a specific intervention or new diagnostic tool for the treatment of diabetes in adults or children.
In a paper of 750-1,000 words, summarize the main idea of the research findings for a specific patient population. Research must include clinical findings that are current, thorough, and relevant to diabetes and the nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Use of New Technologies to Improve Self-Management Support in Diabetes Patients

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September 5, 2015

NRS-410 Grand Canyon University

Instructor:

Providing support and care with new technologies like text messages, cell phones and the internet can improve health outcomes that are clinically relevant to diabetes by increasing self-efficacy and knowledge to carry out actions of self-management. There has been a boost in the focus studies put on intervention and diagnostic methods for diabetes and, as a result, there are many materials available concerning how use of cell phones and the internet can improve self-management behaviors in different groups. The following paper will review one such study whose aim was to find out the best ways these inventions can be used to improve and develop programs and policies of self-management sustenance. This is a basic name given to tactics and plans that offer diabetes patients with the tools, information data and care they require to address their wellbeing issues (Krishna & Boren, 2008).

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