Dissertation
The effect of family support on glycemic control for adults with Type 2 diabetes
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), Drexel University
2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6971
Abstract
Background and Purpose: Research indicates a positive relationship between family support and glycemic control for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) final project was to evaluate the effect of family support on the management of T2DM and associated improvement in glycemic control. Methods: In this prospective cohort design based on a computed power analysis, 20 participants were recruited: 10 in the intervention group and 10 in the control group. A total of nine participants completed the study. The intervention group received tailored education on family interaction based on the work of Satir (1967) to encourage their support and enhance communication. The control group received standard education based on current diabetic education protocols for Riverside Medical Group. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was set at a level of significance of p [less than or equal to] 0.01 for this final DNP project. Evaluation: The participants' pre and post-intervention hemoglobin-A1c levels were evaluated. It was hypothesized that tailored education focused on positive family support would correspond to increased glycemic control in patients with T2DM. Findings indicate no statistical significance between the tailored education to enhance family support and glycemic control. Clinical Implications and Recommendations: T2DM is a highly variable disease, and no specific educational or social intervention or medication will independently increase glycemic control for all patients.
Metrics
42 File views/ downloads
20 Record Views
Details
- Title
- The effect of family support on glycemic control for adults with Type 2 diabetes
- Creators
- Craig Sorkin - DU
- Contributors
- Carol M. Patton (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Doctoral Nursing; Nursing (Graduate); College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 6971; 991014632940004721