Document Type
DNP Project
Publication Date
5-2025
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Faculty Advisor
Chrystyne Olivieri, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES
Practice Mentor
Dr. Lindsey Maloney, DNP, FNP-BC
Abstract
Background: Educational online videos about diabetes can significantly improve patient outcomes by enhancing understanding and promoting effective self-management practices. These videos provided by the CDC provide a visually engaging and easily accessible content that simplifies complex medical information, making it more relatable for individuals living with diabetes. Online videos cater to various learning styles and can be watched multiple times to reinforce key diabetes management concepts and strategies. This awareness and competency improve adherence to treatment plans, creates a supportive community, and enhances health outcomes and quality of life.
Project Goals: To trial online evidence-based educational videos in patients with prediabetes and diabetes type II over a twelve-week period to determine if it can assist with lowering A1c values.
Methods: The implementation and evaluation of the project were conducted utilizing the PDSA framework. Plan- Initiate online evidence-based educational videos for patients with prediabetes and diabetes type II. The Do-A QR code was created and presented to eighteen patients who presented it to the office with prediabetes and type II diabetes. All eighteen patients agreed to be a part of the trial. Each patient returned for their twelve-week follow-up appointment. Study- Data on pre and post A1c values was collected. Act- Present to stakeholders and plan for next PSDA cycle.
Results: Over a 12-week period, there were eighteen patients who agreed to trial the online educational program who were seen by the project mentor. Out of the eighteen patients, sixteen of them repeated their A1c in 12 weeks. The average A1c pre-implementation was 6.4, with a risk score of 6.0, placing them at increased risk for developing type II diabetes. The average post implementation A1c was 5.8.
Conclusion: Overall, there was a downward trend in A1c post implementation, and it had a positive impact over the 12-week period.
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Recommended Citation
Gervase, M.L. (2025). Implementing online evidence based educational program in diabetics [Unpublished DNP project]. Sacred Heart University. https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/dnp_projects/84
Comments
A DNP project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice, Sacred Heart University Davis & Henley College of Nursing.