Introduction
The problem of prevention and management is significant among people with prediabetes, especially in underserved populations. The identified practice problem is the increased risk of adult African Americans developing type 2 diabetes following the diagnosis of prediabetes (Cunningham et al., 2018). As many people do not know how to change their lifestyles after being diagnosed with prediabetes, timely education, and support are essential for preventing the development of diabetes, a much more severe condition.
Discussion
The proposed intervention is the diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) program designed to teach and provide resources for future changes to one’s life (Powers et al., 2020). According to Cunningham et al. (2018), DSMES-based solutions lead to decreased hemoglobin A1c levels – the identified practice problem. Furthermore, this intervention may improve participants’ quality of life.
DSMES tools are flexible and numerous, based on the specific needs of the practicum site. However, all standards, curriculum requirements, program elements, and other information is available in the public domain (Cunningham et al., 2018). Teachings for DSMES workshops and meetings are based on dealing with diabetes and its symptoms, which is also accessible in literature and evidence-based practice. Thus, no specific authorization is necessary for implementing this intervention and measuring its effectiveness.
Conclusion
The chosen point of evaluation is the change in hemoglobin A1c levels of the participants before and after the intervention. Therefore, it is not required to use a specific evaluating tool, and only statistical software will be required for completing calculations pertaining to the project’s reliability and the results’ significance. Similarly, the demographic data collected during the project will also not be checked by any specific tool – it will only serve as a basis for further statistical analysis. It can be concluded that all information is in the public domain, and authorization for using these data and tools is not required.
References
Cunningham, A. T., Crittendon, D. R., White, N., Mills, G. D., Diaz, V., & LaNoue, M. D. (2018). The effect of diabetes self-management education on HbA1c and quality of life in African-Americans: A systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Health Services Research, 18(1), 1-13. Web.
Powers, M. A., Bardsley, J. K., Cypress, M., Funnell, M. M., Harms, D., Hess-Fischl, A., Hooks, B., Isaacs, D., Mandel, E. D., Maryniuk, M. D., Norton, A., Rinker, J., Siminerio, L., M., & Uelmen, S. (2020). Diabetes self-management education and support in adults with type 2 diabetes: A consensus report of the American Diabetes Association, the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of PAs, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Pharmacists Association.Diabetes Care, 43(7), 1636-1649. Web.