{"title":"在郊区初级保健设置中,通过利用以糖尿病为中心的“正确护理”访问来实施有效的护理。","authors":"Tricia Neu, Christopher Eppley, Kristin Gianelis","doi":"10.1891/JDNP-2022-0008","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of lower limb amputations, adult-onset blindness, and renal failure. It is estimated that 34.2 million Americans have a diabetes diagnosis, and the prevalence of this condition has continually increased over the last two decades. This study includes patients at a large, suburban primary care practice in southwest Ohio who were considered to have uncontrolled diabetes based on their last Hemoglobin A1c of greater than 9%. Compliance with recommended annual screenings among this population was 15%. <b>Objectives:</b> The aim of this project was to improve glycemic control and increase the number of patients who received the recommended annual screenings through the implementation of nurse practitioner-driven, diabetes-focused \"Right Care\" visits.C <b>Methods:</b> This quality improvement pilot study consisted of interventions implemented over the four plan-do-study-act cycles. Each cycle included a test of change that was identified based on data from previous cycles to ensure continuous improvement throughout project implementation. Four interventions were evaluated including the utilization of a diabetes registry, implementation of a \"Right Care\" checklist during \"Right Care\" visits, use of a patient engagement tool with a focus on individualizing diabetes medication regimens, and implementation of a team-engagement plan. <b>Results:</b> Average Hemoglobin A1c reduction was 2.4% post-\"Right Care\" visit. Compliance with the annual screening bundle increased to 44% over 8 weeks. Utilization of the patient/provider relationship increased visit compliance by 18%, and the team engagement plan decreased work-related stress by 12%. <b>Conclusions:</b> The implementation of \"Right Care\" visits led to improved glycemic control and increased compliance with the recommended annual screenings among patients with an A1c greater than 9%. The patient engagement tool identified key factors related to diabetes medication adherence and team engagement decreased work-related stress and improved annual fundoscopic exam screening compliance. <b>Implications for Nursing:</b> Nurse practitioner-led \"Right Care\" visits utilize the knowledge and skills of advanced practice registered nurses to improve glycemic control in patients with uncontrolled diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":40310,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.2000,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Implementing Effective Care Through Utilization of Diabetes-Focused \\\"Right Care\\\" Visits in a Suburban Primary Care Setting.\",\"authors\":\"Tricia Neu, Christopher Eppley, Kristin Gianelis\",\"doi\":\"10.1891/JDNP-2022-0008\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of lower limb amputations, adult-onset blindness, and renal failure. It is estimated that 34.2 million Americans have a diabetes diagnosis, and the prevalence of this condition has continually increased over the last two decades. This study includes patients at a large, suburban primary care practice in southwest Ohio who were considered to have uncontrolled diabetes based on their last Hemoglobin A1c of greater than 9%. Compliance with recommended annual screenings among this population was 15%. <b>Objectives:</b> The aim of this project was to improve glycemic control and increase the number of patients who received the recommended annual screenings through the implementation of nurse practitioner-driven, diabetes-focused \\\"Right Care\\\" visits.C <b>Methods:</b> This quality improvement pilot study consisted of interventions implemented over the four plan-do-study-act cycles. Each cycle included a test of change that was identified based on data from previous cycles to ensure continuous improvement throughout project implementation. Four interventions were evaluated including the utilization of a diabetes registry, implementation of a \\\"Right Care\\\" checklist during \\\"Right Care\\\" visits, use of a patient engagement tool with a focus on individualizing diabetes medication regimens, and implementation of a team-engagement plan. <b>Results:</b> Average Hemoglobin A1c reduction was 2.4% post-\\\"Right Care\\\" visit. Compliance with the annual screening bundle increased to 44% over 8 weeks. Utilization of the patient/provider relationship increased visit compliance by 18%, and the team engagement plan decreased work-related stress by 12%. <b>Conclusions:</b> The implementation of \\\"Right Care\\\" visits led to improved glycemic control and increased compliance with the recommended annual screenings among patients with an A1c greater than 9%. 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Implementing Effective Care Through Utilization of Diabetes-Focused "Right Care" Visits in a Suburban Primary Care Setting.
Background: Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of lower limb amputations, adult-onset blindness, and renal failure. It is estimated that 34.2 million Americans have a diabetes diagnosis, and the prevalence of this condition has continually increased over the last two decades. This study includes patients at a large, suburban primary care practice in southwest Ohio who were considered to have uncontrolled diabetes based on their last Hemoglobin A1c of greater than 9%. Compliance with recommended annual screenings among this population was 15%. Objectives: The aim of this project was to improve glycemic control and increase the number of patients who received the recommended annual screenings through the implementation of nurse practitioner-driven, diabetes-focused "Right Care" visits.C Methods: This quality improvement pilot study consisted of interventions implemented over the four plan-do-study-act cycles. Each cycle included a test of change that was identified based on data from previous cycles to ensure continuous improvement throughout project implementation. Four interventions were evaluated including the utilization of a diabetes registry, implementation of a "Right Care" checklist during "Right Care" visits, use of a patient engagement tool with a focus on individualizing diabetes medication regimens, and implementation of a team-engagement plan. Results: Average Hemoglobin A1c reduction was 2.4% post-"Right Care" visit. Compliance with the annual screening bundle increased to 44% over 8 weeks. Utilization of the patient/provider relationship increased visit compliance by 18%, and the team engagement plan decreased work-related stress by 12%. Conclusions: The implementation of "Right Care" visits led to improved glycemic control and increased compliance with the recommended annual screenings among patients with an A1c greater than 9%. The patient engagement tool identified key factors related to diabetes medication adherence and team engagement decreased work-related stress and improved annual fundoscopic exam screening compliance. Implications for Nursing: Nurse practitioner-led "Right Care" visits utilize the knowledge and skills of advanced practice registered nurses to improve glycemic control in patients with uncontrolled diabetes.