...information and pursue a consideration of a new model for educating patients on diabetes. 2) What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit. In the older adult population, should there be guidelines created for diabetic management? 3) Did the authors describe the research design of this study? If so, give a description. It was a phenomenology study that was utilized to capture the perception and experience of the older adult, using unstructured interviews. 4) Describe...
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...new discoveries in technology over the past century, which has decreased the desire of individuals to be physically active. The current trend for most children, teenagers, and some adults are watching television, playing video games such as the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and using Apple’s I pod touch, just to name a few. This advancement in technology has decreased the activeness of nearly every individual that partakes in these non-physical activities. Although these gaming systems are mentally challenging, they decrease the drive for physical activity level in these individuals. The choice to participate in video games and watching television for hours at a time and choosing not to take time to be physically active is not a reason alone that depreciates the health of each individual; this also includes their eating habits. Readily available foods such as junk food, processed canned food and fast foods also assist in the reduction of each individual’s health. The consumptions of these unhealthy foods and the decrease in physical activity pose risks on the human body, increasing their chances of developing diseases and illness. According to the Journal of School Health a study was conducted regarding the risks for developing type 2 diabetes in school aged children, it concluded that “Children who reported watching TV/playing video games 2 or more hours/day were 73% more likely to be at risk” [ (Urrutia-Rojas & Menchaca, 2006) ] for developing type 2 diabetes. The study also...
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...Diabetes Among Persons With Limited Health Literacy Monica Doyle WaldenUniversity Low Health Literacy among Diabetic Patients Low health literacy is a significant barrier among patients with diabetes. Low health literacy is widespread among patients suffering from diabetes (Cavanaugh et al., 2009). It is linked to poor knowledge regarding diabetes as well as the difficulty to learn advanced skills of self-care required for improving glycemic control (Cavanaugh et al., 2009). In most cases, diabetic patients with low literacy are more likely to African American, older with lower income as well as educational attainment (Osborn, Cavanaugh & Kripalani, 2010). Additionally, this group has a less knowledge specific on diabetes (Cavanaugh et al., 2009). Low numeracy skill is common among diabetic ethnic minority groups (Osborn, Cavanaugh & Kripalani, 2010). Low health literacy, as well as numeracy, is widespread with approximately one in every three Americans affected (Osborn, Cavanaugh & Kripalani, 2010). Health literacy is essential for individuals to take control and manage own health. While considering diabetes, patients affected with low health literacy are faced with the difficulty to understand the disease, are less involved in self-care initiatives, and have inadequate glycemic control (Kandula et al., 2009). In self-management of diabetes, people are responsible for several activities, which become a challenge with inadequate health literacy. The activities...
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...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 Name 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...
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...then becomes stable by management on a daily basis. There are many aspects that affect the process of the chronic condition. This is why chronic conditions fluctuate through out the client’s life. Although many chronic conditions become manageable, the client can fluctuate between acute stages of emergency to a more stable stage through out the illness. Diabetes is a slow progressive illness that can be manageable over a period of time. When a client gets newly diagnosed with diabetes, it is often when they have an acute symptom. If diagnosed as a child or adult, indicators of the illness may arise as something minute as weakness, diuresis, and increase in thirst. More severe symptoms include vomiting, difficulty breathing, or coma. Once the acute stage is identified, the client and health care provider attempt to shape and manage the illness with evidence based practiced interventions. These interventions may include diet control, medication, or life style changes. With technology diabetes has become more controllable but can perhaps create side effects. New medications and equipment to control client’s diabetes are constantly changing. With new emerging medications patients are encouraged to try, new side effects arise. Some medications have been found to harm the client’s kidneys. With such side effects, the patient is then given anther medication to protect the organ, such as the kidneys, that is affected. There is also an increase for infection with the equipment...
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...the incidences of diabetes within each region of the U.S. for the past year and identify which state has the highest burden of this disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2012), there are 25.8 million people, or 8.3% of the U.S. population, living with diabetes. 18.8 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes while 7.0 million remain undiagnosed. During a period of 1994 until 2011, (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011) the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes has increased across the states in the United States. In 1994, twenty-five states had prevalence less than 4.5%, twenty-four states had prevalence of 4.5%–6.0%, and only one state had prevalence greater than 6.0%. In 2010, all states had prevalence greater than 6.0%, fifteen of these exceeded 9.0%. The eastern United States had a much higher prevalence than the western states. The south continues to have many more occurrences than the rest of the county. The southeastern quadrant of the United Sates appears to lead the way with morbidity issues. For example, the southeastern portion of the US is known as the Bible belt because of its socially conservative evangelical Protestantism. Sadly, it is also known as the stoke belt and is considered a part of stroke ally by public health authorities for having an unusually high incidence of stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease. Multiple studies have shown (Jorgensen, 1994) that people with diabetes are at greater risk...
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...Diabetes Edith Stanfield Capella University Assessment, Communication and Collaboration BSN 4002 Dr, Marzilli March 9, 2014 Diabetes Introduction The word “diabetes” means “siphon”. The term diabetes probably originated by Apollonius of Memphis around 250BC. It was published in English, in the first medical text in 1425. (Mandal, n.d., p.1). Every hour of every day, another person is diagnosed with Diabetes. More than 471 million people live with Diabetes every day, and there are about 13,000 newly diagnosed everyday (Diabetic Care Services, 2013, p. 1). Some of these people will not only be insulin dependent for life but they must change their entire family’s lifestyle. Not only does Diabetes effect the person who was diagnosed, but it affects friends and family, they must learn to live and adjust to have a diabetic in the family. Psychosocial issues are one of the biggest obstacles to overcome when being diagnosed with Diabetes. Family and friend support and encouragement will make this disease easier to manage. The purpose of this paper is to examine the lifestyles, demographics of my community and what, we as nurses, can do to help with managing this disease. Demographics Yuma, Arizona is a county located in the southwest corner of the State of Arizona. Yuma is part of the Metropolitan Statistical area. Yuma County’s southwestern Colorado River border forms a four-state division between...
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...Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder that affects how the body regulates blood glucose. The most common form of diabetes in our country today is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, which is a non-insulin dependent disorder. DM is caused by non-compliance of a healthy lifestyle; such as, uncontrolled weight, unhealthy eating habits, and uncontrolled sugars. DM is a rapidly growing issue in the world today. According to the 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report, “29.1 million people or 9.3% of the population have diabetes.” One of the many conditions resulting from uncontrolled diabetes is foot ulcers. Foot ulcers can lead to an increase hospitalization stay for wound care treatment. The standardized method for treating foot ulcers consist of saline moisture gauze. The newer technology to promote wound healing is Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). One type of NPWT is vacuum-assisted closure device. With the rapid growth of diabetes, there comes an...
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...given towards non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension from all over the world as well as in Malaysia. In health clinics and hospitals, we are seeing increasing number of patients who are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is a phenomenon which is becoming more common but there is a plenty ways which could be done to reduce the severity of any complications from this disease. Generally, there are three main types of diabetes. It includes Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes), Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes (during pregnancy). Type 1 diabetes (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) should consume insulin daily in order to survive. Meanwhile, type 2 diabetes (Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) is the most common type of diabetes. Whereas, gestational diabetes is another type of diabetes where there is a high blood sugar level which is diagnosed during pregnancy. Diabetes Mellitus which is a well-known chronic illness requires a comprehensive of medical care by the expertise team. The risk of long term complications needs full support from various professionals to conduct diabetes care. Acute complications can be prevented via ongoing patient self-management education and awareness of illness. Patient self-management education and problem solving skills development are necessary to be provided in diabetic clinic plan through a variety of strategies and techniques. Creation of a primary care diabetes clinic with trained paramedics who provide individual...
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...imbalance, meaning more calories are consumed than burned. In the past, childhood obesity was prevented much more successfully than today due to children walking to and from school, much less time spent using technology, home cooked meals consisting of proper portions, and many other healthier choices than we see today. Childhood obesity leads to many other health issues with both immediate and long-term effects. Obese children are at a high risk for pre-diabetes, an immediate effect that indicates high levels of glucose, putting them at a severe risk for...
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...Suspensions. In 2013, Julphar launched a twelfth manufacturing facility in Ethiopia, as part of its ongoing international expansion strategy. Julphar maintains a diverse product portfolio which targets major therapeutic segments including endocrinology, anti-infective, cardiovascular and gastroenterology, over-the-counter, nephrology, dermatology, respiratory, metabolic and burn and wound management. Julphar’s core business is manufacturing and is into Generics. Generic medicines help in reducing the cost of manufacturing by allowing the company to buy raw material for their products from various raw material manufacturers. The product line chosen is Julphar Diabetes; it is one of the profitable lines of Julphar’s production. Julphar Diabetes is the division of Julphar that manages the manufacturing and commercialization of Diabetes products including orals and insulin. Julphar has made an important strategic decision to become one of the Middle East’s leaders in offering a world class treatment for...
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...is to certify that we have read this thesis and that we find it fully adequate in scope, quality and content, as a thesis for the degree of Master of Science. Examining Committee Members Assoc.Prof.Dr. Adem KARAHOCA Prof.Dr. Nizamettin AYDIN Asst.Prof.Dr. Yalçın ÇEKİÇ Signature ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ii To my father ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This thesis is dedicated to my father for being a role model in front of my educational life. I would like to express my gratitude to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adem Karahoca, for not only being such a great supervisor but also encouraging and challenging me throughout my academic program. I also wish to thank R. Tolga Şen, for supplying various real data of diabetes to be processed during development, and Academic Hospital, for allowing me to use their medical forms. And I would finally like to thank to my spouse for her endless patience. Ali Kara ii ABSTRACT DEVELOPING AN...
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...Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has become a serious health issue that needs to be dealt with. There are many factors that have led to this development and it is contributing to an increased number of new diabetes cases every year. This is a very technological society we now live in which has benefited the health of mankind in many ways; however it has led to obesity as well. Overweight Americans Americans are battling the bulge more so now than ever before. According to Moreno, Johnson-Shelton, & Boles (2013) “The prevalence of child overweight and obesity has increased dramatically over the last 3 decades across all sectors of the US population, leading to one of the nation’s greatest public health challenges” (p. 157). Technology, that which helps Americans is also making Americans less active, therefore becoming more overweight. Video games, iPads, smart phones are just a few of the tech gadgets that are available now. It is difficult to go anywhere and not see many, including children, playing with, talking on or simply using a piece of electronics technology. Along with all the mobile devices available, video games in the home run ramped across America as well. Irvine (2014) stated that...
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...studied populations. Furthermore, the credibility and relevance of the study is equally important in the decision to trust its application in current best practice issues. This study states trust and depression are issues that cause difficulties with glycemic control. The purpose of this paper is to critique the quantitative study and offer a critical synopsis of the research presented. PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcomes) is a type of model used to aid in framing questions for the research study. It helps to define questions that will support the specific population being studied and aids the reviewers in finding relevant information and evidence within the literature (Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois [UIC], 2012). The population studied was uninsured patients with diabetes. In considering the intervention and comparison, the goal of the study was to link health literacy and patient trust factors as predictors of glycemic control. Other factors that were considered were: socioeconomic status, diabetic knowledge, self-care activities, and depression (Mancuso, 2010). The outcome of the study suggests that trust and depression in the patient population was a factor in glycemic control; however, patient’s ability to understand their health, their...
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...Health is about being well overall; however it may hold an different meanings depending on the way it used. Typically, people used it to referring to how one can improve his or her life. Every society establishes its meanings of true health, based upon many factors including biological and behavioral factors and social and physical environments (Longest, 2006). Moreover, there are many factors that indicate what health status in that certain area. The Institute of Medicine (IOM, 2001) deemed health as more than the absence of disease and injury, also Nursing agreed with this organic definition . The IOM (2001) implements the idea of "positive health" thus attached are four components: a healthy body, high-quality personal relationships, a sense of purpose in life, and resilience to stress, trauma, and change. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as physical, mental, and social well-being (WHO &UNICEF, 1978). The Determinants of Health There are a many factors that determine what health an certain area is within a society. Thus a society would know what health polices to enforce when certain determinants are recognize. So, below there will be a brief elaboration on some influential factors. Social Environment It’s evident that extreme stress or burn out can caused a person to become unhealthy. It’s apparent that some stress is natural and necessary such as a women giving birth, she has to experience some level of stress during the delivery process...
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