Diabetes Educators as Transitional Coaches After Hospital Discharge: Impact on Readmission and Glucose Control
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Barbara J. Romig, DNP, College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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This poster summarizes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a quality improvement project to improve the care of patients living with diabetes. An innovative approach to combining the roles of diabetes educator and transitional coach into one role has resulted in improved glucose control and reductions in readmission rates.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-23T15:18:53Z
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Type | Poster |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
Format | Text-based Document |
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Evidence Level | |
Keywords | Diabetes Education; Quality Improvement; Transition Coaching |
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Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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