Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Impact of the Problem on the Patient

People with T2DM have a higher risk of health problems such as stroke, kidney failure, and heart attack. Patients may also perceive a loss of independence and self-control. Treatment of T2D is very costly. Individuals diagnosed with T2D incur approximately $16,750 yearly in medicinal costs. Diabetes can even cause the death of a patient.

Impact of the Problem on the Organization

Increased hospital expenditure. About $1 in every $4 in health care is spent on patients diagnosed with T2D. Most expenses are associated with hospitalizations and medicines used to cure diabetes complications.

Identify the PICO components.

P – Novel DSME patient group with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)

I – Diabetes self-management education (DSME) programme

C – The traditional DSME group

O – Improved self-management behavior, social resources utilization, and hemoglobin