NURS FPX 6414 Assessment 2 Proposal to Administration

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Capella university

NURS-FPX 6414 Advancing Health Care Through Data Mining

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Proposal to Administration

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) self-management encompasses various strategies and interventions aimed at improving patient outcomes. According to Winkley et al. (2020), self-management involves healthcare professionals, nurses, and stakeholders working collaboratively to control and treat the condition. Given the high prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in the United States, it is essential for patients to develop skills for effective health monitoring. This proposal explores key elements of diabetes self-management in healthcare organizations, including regular blood sugar monitoring, dietary planning, and exercise regimens (Agarwal et al., 2019). By implementing structured self-management programs, healthcare providers can enhance patient education and improve diabetes care outcomes.

Measuring and Benchmarking Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes

Since over 500 million people in the U.S. have Type 2 Diabetes, evaluating specific quality outcomes is critical to enhancing patient self-management skills through Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs (Adam, 2018). These programs offer structured learning opportunities to improve patient awareness and promote adherence to positive self-care behaviors. Additionally, the Chronic Disease Management System (CDMS) plays a crucial role in controlling blood glucose levels and minimizing complications. Measuring these outcomes allows for improved quality of life and reduced healthcare costs (Agarwal et al., 2019). Outcome measures also provide essential baseline data for evaluating patient progress and treatment efficacy.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has established key benchmarks for managing Type 2 Diabetes. The primary benchmark includes maintaining HbA1c levels below 7% for optimal disease control (van Smoorenburg et al., 2019). Additionally, weight management is emphasized, with a recommended reduction of at least 15% through pharmacological and lifestyle interventions (Apovian et al., 2018). The patient mortality rate remains a critical concern, currently standing at 5%, which underscores the need for improved healthcare quality and diabetes management strategies.

Data Measures and Trends in Type 2 Diabetes

Several data metrics and trends provide insight into the current state of Type 2 Diabetes management. These include:

Increased early mortality rates among diabetes patients.
Reduced life expectancy due to diabetes-related complications.
A high hospital readmission rate of approximately 25% in the U.S.
Lower levels of diabetes education correlate with higher disease prevalence.
Individuals with higher educational attainment have a reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes (Wu, 2019).
Minority populations, particularly Hispanic and Black Americans, face a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

The incidence of Type 2 Diabetes has steadily risen over the past four decades in Western countries (Winkley et al., 2020). While middle-aged adults and older generations have experienced some decline in diabetes prevalence, younger populations face an increasing risk. The standard blood glucose benchmark is set at less than 140 mg/dL, with levels above 200 mg/dL indicating a significant risk for diabetes progression (van Smoorenburg, 2019). These findings highlight the critical need for comprehensive self-management programs to reduce hospital readmissions and improve patient outcomes.

Data Analysis and Implications

According to the World Health Organization, diabetes mellitus presents a significant global health burden. Between the 1980s and 2015, the prevalence of diabetes in adults nearly doubled from 4.7% to 8.5% (Agarwal et al., 2019). Data from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) further indicate that diabetes has been the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. since 2019, with approximately 87,647 diabetes-related deaths recorded (Adam, 2018). The following table summarizes key findings on racial disparities, education levels, and diabetes prevalence in the U.S.:

Table 1: Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Data Trends

Key Factors	Findings	Sources
Diabetes prevalence	Over 500 million people in the U.S. have Type 2 Diabetes.	Adam (2018)
HbA1c benchmark	Optimal HbA1c level: below 7%.	van Smoorenburg et al. (2019)
Weight management goal	Patients should aim for a 15% reduction.	Apovian et al. (2018)
Hospital readmission rate	Approximately 25% for diabetes patients.	Wu (2019)
Mortality rate	5% of diabetes patients die due to poor care quality.	Agarwal et al. (2019)
Racial disparities	Hispanic and Black Americans face higher risks.	Wu (2019)
Education impact	Lower education correlates with higher diabetes rates.	Winkley et al. (2020)

Conclusion

The data analysis emphasizes the strong correlation between education levels and diabetes prevalence in the United States. Implementing behavioral self-management programs is crucial for reducing diabetes-related complications and hospital readmissions. Current trends indicate a steady increase in Type 2 Diabetes diagnoses, primarily influenced by education gaps and racial disparities. Addressing these challenges through structured diabetes self-management interventions can significantly improve patient outcomes and overall healthcare efficiency.

References

Adam, L., O’Connor, C., & Garcia, A. C. (2018). Evaluating the impact of diabetes self-management education methods on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of adult patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 42(5), 470–477.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.11.003

Agarwal, P., Mukerji, G., Desveaux, L., Ivers, N. M., Bhattacharyya, O., Hensel, J. M., Shaw, J., Bouck, Z., Jamieson, T., Onabajo, N., Cooper, M., Marani, H., Jeffs, L., & Bhatia, R. S. (2019). Mobile app for improved self-management of Type 2 Diabetes: Multicenter pragmatic randomized controlled trial. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 7(1), e10321. https://doi.org/10.2196/10321

Apovian, C. M., Okemah, J., & O’Neil, P. M. (2018). Body weight considerations in the management of Type 2 Diabetes. Advances in Therapy, 36(1), 44–58. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12325-018-0824-8

van Smoorenburg, A. N., Hertroijs, D. F. L., Dekkers, T., Elissen, A. M. J., & Melles, M. (2019). Patients’ perspective on self-management: Type 2 Diabetes in daily life. BMC Health Services Research, 19(1), 605. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4384-7