Problem/Issue Identification Paper Diabetes is a disease that is affecting more Americans today, than in previous years. This increase can be contributed to our enjoyment of fast-food, sedentary lifestyle, and decrease in physical activity.
Summary of Problem In the United States 1 in 12 adults reportedly has diabetes (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2010). That number is expected to rise in coming years, and the complications that diabetes brings with it. There is a tremendous need to strive to limit the toll this disease takes on the person and the community (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2010). Stanhope states, "community based education programs have been shown to be effective in helping clients manage the disease better and become more effective in helping clients manage the disease better and become more aware of the test results used to monitor diabetes (2010). By educating an individual about their diabetes, and the disease process, it is hoped, that they will become a proactive participant in their own health promotion. Diabetes education is recognized as significant in the care of people with diabetes mellitus and it is clear that appropriate treatment of people with diabetes has the potential to reduce hospitalizations and delay or prevent the onset of complications of diabetes (Hill, 2008). Intervening at an early stage with education can improve patient outcomes and improve the patients quality of life. There is an increasing demand worldwide from governments, employers and the community for accountability and multi-skilling of health professionals to improve health outcomes (Hill, 2008). …show more content…
The research was conducted in the last five years, and is a primary resource of information. There is a description of the case studies, and a detailed explanation of the synthesized literature
Summary of Problem In the United States 1 in 12 adults reportedly has diabetes (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2010). That number is expected to rise in coming years, and the complications that diabetes brings with it. There is a tremendous need to strive to limit the toll this disease takes on the person and the community (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2010). Stanhope states, "community based education programs have been shown to be effective in helping clients manage the disease better and become more effective in helping clients manage the disease better and become more aware of the test results used to monitor diabetes (2010). By educating an individual about their diabetes, and the disease process, it is hoped, that they will become a proactive participant in their own health promotion. Diabetes education is recognized as significant in the care of people with diabetes mellitus and it is clear that appropriate treatment of people with diabetes has the potential to reduce hospitalizations and delay or prevent the onset of complications of diabetes (Hill, 2008). Intervening at an early stage with education can improve patient outcomes and improve the patients quality of life. There is an increasing demand worldwide from governments, employers and the community for accountability and multi-skilling of health professionals to improve health outcomes (Hill, 2008). …show more content…
The research was conducted in the last five years, and is a primary resource of information. There is a description of the case studies, and a detailed explanation of the synthesized literature