Research Findings on the Treatment of Diabetes
Identify a research or evidence-based article that focuses comprehensively on a specific intervention or new diagnostic tool for the treatment of diabetes in adults or children. In a paper of 750-1,000 words, summarize the main idea of the research findings for a specific patient population. Research must include clinical findings that are current, thorough, and relevant to diabetes and the nursing practice. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignmen
Research or evidence-based article not identified.
Research or evidence-based article identified but does not address a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool
Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool in general.
Research or evidence-based article identified that focuses on a specific diabetic intervention or diagnostic tool in a comprehensive manner, allowing all criteria of assignment to be fully addressed.
Content is incomplete or omits most of the requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles. Does not demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of the overall program subject.
Content is incomplete or omits some requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Demonstrates shallow understanding of the basic principles only a surface level of evaluation is offered, methods are described but flawed or unrealistic and strategies are discussed, but incomplete.
Content is complete, but somewhat inaccurate and/or irrelevant. Demonstrates adequate understanding of the basic principles. Reasonable but limited inferences and conclusions are drawn but lack development. Supporting research is inadequate in relevance, quality, and/or currentness.
Content is comprehensive and accurate, and definitions are clearly stated. Sections form a cohesive logical and justified whole. Shows careful planning and attention to details and illuminates relationships. Research is adequate, current, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.
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Diabetes is among the major cause of heart disease and stroke. The rates of death caused by heart disease and the risk of developing a stroke being higher in diabetic adults than in adults with no diabetes. In the United States, for example, 67% of diabetic adults report having high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and smoking have an alarming risk of developing a stroke and heart disease CITATION Nat12 \l 1033 (National Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2012).
There are three common forms of diabetes that are; type 1, 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 accounts for 5% of all diabetes and is common in children and young adults but occurs at any time. Type 2 diabetes represents 95% all diabetes while gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy in 2% - 10% of women with their children bearing a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes CITATION Nat12 \l 1033 (National Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2012).
The inability of the body to produce insulin is the cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1). Treatment here involves daily insulin injections are used to maintain glycemic control. This is a metabolic disease where the immune system of the body destroys the pancreatic cells responsible for insulin production CITATION Log05 \l 1033 (Loghman, 2005). According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2008), approximately 15,000 youths are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus annually. Effective management of this disease involves regular blood-glucose level checks, monitoring the diet and engaging in regular exercise CITATION Cen08 \l 1033 (Centers for Disease Control, & Prevention, 2008).
According to Tfayli & Arslanian (2007), the management of diabetes is complex and adherence especially for adolescents has proved difficult. This is due to the hormonal and metabolic affecting the sensitivity of insulin but also other psychological and sociological changes related to the need for developing autonomy, peer pressure, engagement in poor lifestyles CITATION Ces11 \l 1033 (Ce´spedes-Knadle & Mun˜ oz, 2011).
Summary of an Evidence-Based Article for Specific Patient Population
Adolescents with DM1 are highly prone to developing depression compared to the non-diabetic children and usually have glycemic control. Emotional barriers to adherence due to comorbid depression promote further inadequacy in metabolic control. CITATION Ces11 \l 1033 (Ce´spedes-Knadle & Mun˜ oz, 2011). Grey et al (2002) reveal that 20 % of youth with DM1 struggle with symptoms of depression in comparison to 7% of non-diabetic youth CITATION Ces11 \l 1033 (Ce´spedes-Knadle & Mun˜ oz, 2011).
Studies conducted by Butner in 2009 reveal that adolescents view themselves as competent and independent than how parents perceive them. This results in poor diabetic outcomes for the teens and poor emotional adjustments for their parents CITATION But09 \l 1033 (Butner, Berg, & Wiebe, 2009). Therefore, poor management of DM1 management in teenagers is associated with family conflict that is diet specific and low self-esteem about their treatment if criticized by parents CITATION But09 \l 1033 (Butner, Berg, & Wiebe, 2009).
Group intervention treatment (teen power) has proven effective in treating children with DM1. This approach is designed to improve adherence to treatment among teen...