NURS FPX 6011 Assessment 3 Implementing Evidence-Based Practice
Student Name Capella University NURS-FPX 6011 Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health Prof. Name Date Implementing evidence-based practice for promoting a healthy lifestyle Hey everyone, this is ______, and my topic of presentation is the implementation of evidence-based practices for diabetes type 2 patients to promote a healthy lifestyle. Diabetes is one of the most prevalent problems that is often worsened by an unhealthy lifestyle. The core deficit in diabetes type 2 is the insulin resistance that is often built up due to unhealthy lifestyles such as lack of exercise and obesity. Due to insulin resistance, the body’s insulin cells become restrained, eventually reducing insulin secretion. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2022), around 37.3 million Americans have diabetes, which makes up around 11.3% of the overall American population. From this population, almost 37.1 million patients are adults or 18 years old and older. Furthermore, other statistical reports have highlighted that out of all the diabetic cases within the country, 90.9% are of diabetes type 2, making up 21 million of all the cases (Julia, 2022). Studies have highlighted that diabetes and obesity often increase the future risk of cardiovascular diseases, making it more difficult to treat either of the conditions (Sharma et al., 2020). Also, other studies have highlighted that an unhealthy lifestyle and diabetes increase the risk of developing other coronary heart diseases, which may include vascular problems, issues in electrical mechanisms, and arrhythmias (Piché et al., 2020). There are studies that have linked the worsening condition of the heart with uncontrolled diabetes as well (Zareinu et al., 2020). PICOT Question In adults with Type 2 diabetes, a healthy diet and regular exercise have a more significant impact as compared to standard diabetes management without a specific focus on lifestyle changes, which leads to lower blood glucose levels and weight management within a year. Population: Adults Intervention: Implementation of comprehensive lifestyle changes (dietary modification and regular exercise) Comparison: Standard Diabetes Management without Lifestyle Changes Outcome: lower levels of blood glucose and weight reduction Time: 1 year. Action Plan to Implement an Evidence-Based Plan Physical activities are associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes as the sedentary lifestyle works on the insulin resistance in the body, leading to overweight and other health-related issues (Li et al., 2022). whereas the World Health Organization (2023) has reported that a healthy diet, regular exercise, and maintaining a normal body weight have been linked with prevention and delay in the onset of diabetes type 2. Considerable evidence supports the idea that weight management has been identified as the cornerstone of metabolic health, while the quality of the diet is significantly more important (Forouhi et al., 2018). The lifestyle intervention has significantly reduced the risk of onset of type 2 diabetes to 36% in an RTC trial experimental study as compared to the control group (Pot et al., 2020). The study revealed that the effects of the lifestyle intervention were greater for intensive interventions that combine dietary and physical activity as compared to single-component interventions. The program was developed within the course of 1 year, where the patients who have a lack of glycemic control and obesity were introduced to lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, such as control food and low-carb and fat-free food options, along with regular exercise such as walking and low-paced exercise, helping people to reduce and maintain weight. The current plan was developed to ensure that people who are overweight are encouraged to regulate and change their lifestyle choices to encourage them to have long-term sustainable lifestyles and healthy habits. Studies have highlighted that lifestyle changes have significant positive impacts on diabetes management and tend to provide long-term and persistent results (Pot et al., 2020). NURS FPX 6011 Assessment 3 Implementing Evidence-Based Practice The action plan will be based on Stakeholders and Potential Barriers to Project Implementation The stakeholders in this intervention project are: NURS FPX 6011 Assessment 3 Implementing Evidence-Based Practice Similarly, the following are the potential barriers to the implementation of the project: NURS FPX 6011 Assessment 3 Implementing Evidence-Based Practice Outcome Measures The targeted action plan based on evidence-based practice should be assessed through certain set parameters, which can help evaluate the outcomes of the intervention plan. The outcome measures were aligned with the quadruple aims of the Thai action plan, which have an impact on controlling and reducing blood sugar levels. This plan is significantly effective for the organization and the professionals while managing the overall financial burden of supporting and providing medication to diabetic patients. The expected outcomes are: All of these outcomes align with the aim of patient outcomes, satisfaction, cost reduction, and well-being through improved blood glucose levels, a reduction in weight, healthy eating habits, patient satisfaction, and increased physical activity. Search strategies and databases The search strategies and databases utilized for the current assessment were PubMed, the National Library of Medicine (NIH), and Google Scholars. Other sources that aided in providing statistical and trend-based information were the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centre for Food and Animal Health (CFAH), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Diabetes has a significant role in the healthcare system as it is one of the leading illnesses around the globe, with a prevalence of more than 90.9% among adults older than 18. Studies have highlighted that it is important for the diabetic patient to focus on lifestyle changes as they can help in better glycemic control and reduce the risk of comorbid diseases, while the sedentary lifestyle has been linked as a potential perpetuator of the high blood glucose level (Golovaty et al., 2022). Similarly, a systematic review highlighted that increasing adherence to health behaviors significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (Zyriax & Windler, 2022). Conclusion With the high prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the American population, it is important to develop programs that aim to address the issue of lifestyle changes and incorporate healthy lifestyles such as a