DNP project ideas focused on diabetes patients, each with a short description and two different PICOT statements for further clarity:
1. Telehealth Diabetes Management Program
- Description: Create a telehealth-based diabetes management program that includes remote monitoring, medication management, and virtual consultations to improve diabetes control and patient outcomes.
- Population (P): Adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Telehealth-based diabetes management program.
- Comparison (C): Standard in-person diabetes care.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Population (P): Pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Telehealth-based diabetes management program.
- Comparison (C): Usual care with periodic in-person visits.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, quality of life, and healthcare utilization.
- Time (T): 6 months.
- Description: Develop and implement a community-based diabetes education program that provides culturally sensitive education, dietary guidance, and self-management strategies to individuals at risk of or diagnosed with diabetes.
- Population (P): Underserved populations at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Community-based diabetes education program.
- Comparison (C): No specific diabetes education.
- Outcome (O): Incidence of type 2 diabetes, lifestyle changes, and diabetes knowledge.
- Time (T): 2 years.
- Population (P): Older adults with type 2 diabetes in a senior community.
- Intervention (I): Community-based diabetes education program.
- Comparison (C): Standard diabetes education materials.
- Outcome (O): Glycemic control, diabetes-related complications, and self-efficacy.
- Time (T): 18 months.
- Description: Develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile app that supports diabetes self-management through tracking, reminders, educational content, and communication with healthcare providers.
- Population (P): Adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Diabetes self-management mobile app.
- Comparison (C): Standard self-management without the app.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, medication adherence, and app usability.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Population (P): Adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Diabetes self-management mobile app.
- Comparison (C): Traditional paper-based self-management log.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, treatment adherence, and quality of life.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Description: Implement a diabetes prevention program in schools to educate children about healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and physical activity to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Population (P): Elementary school children at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): School-based diabetes prevention program.
- Comparison (C): Standard school curriculum.
- Outcome (O): Incidence of childhood obesity, lifestyle behaviors, and diabetes knowledge.
- Time (T): 2 years.
- Population (P): High school students with a family history of type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): School-based diabetes prevention program.
- Comparison (C): No specific diabetes prevention program.
- Outcome (O): Changes in BMI, dietary habits, and physical activity levels.
- Time (T): 18 months.
- Description: Develop and evaluate an integrated care model that addresses both diabetes management and mental health support for individuals with comorbid diabetes and mental health conditions.
- Population (P): Adult patients with type 2 diabetes and comorbid depression.
- Intervention (I): Integrated care model for diabetes and mental health.
- Comparison (C): Standard diabetes care without mental health integration.
- Outcome (O): Glycemic control, depression severity, and healthcare utilization.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Population (P): Adolescents with type 1 diabetes and anxiety disorders.
- Intervention (I): Integrated care model for diabetes and mental health.
- Comparison (C): Separate diabetes and mental health care.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, anxiety reduction, and treatment adherence.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Description: Create a tailored diabetes self-management program for elderly individuals, addressing unique challenges such as polypharmacy, cognitive decline, and mobility issues.
- Population (P): Elderly patients (age 65 and above) with type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Tailored diabetes self-management program for seniors.
- Comparison (C): Generic diabetes self-management education.
- Outcome (O): Glycemic control, medication adherence, and quality of life.
- Time (T): 18 months.
- Population (P): Senior residents in long-term care facilities with diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Facility-based diabetes self-management support.
- Comparison (C): Usual care without specialized diabetes support.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose stability, hospitalizations, and staff satisfaction.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Description: Investigate the impact of food insecurity on diabetes management and develop interventions to address access to nutritious food among diabetes patients.
- Population (P): Low-income adults with type 2 diabetes experiencing food insecurity.
- Intervention (I): Food assistance program tailored for diabetes patients.
- Comparison (C): No specific food assistance program.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, food security status, and dietary habits.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Population (P): Pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes in food-insecure households.
- Intervention (I): Family-focused food support and education program.
- Comparison (C): Standard diabetes care without food support.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, family food security, and parental stress.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Description: Evaluate the effectiveness of diabetes-related technology (e.g., continuous glucose monitors, mobile apps) in improving diabetes management and adherence among adolescents.
- Population (P): Adolescents (age 12-18) with type 1 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Continuous glucose monitoring system.
- Comparison (C): Traditional blood glucose monitoring.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, treatment adherence, and quality of life.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Population (P): Adolescents (age 12-18) with type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Diabetes management mobile app.
- Comparison (C): Standard care without the app.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, medication adherence, and self-efficacy.
- Time (T): 6 months.
- Description: Develop a family-centered diabetes education program that involves family members in diabetes management to improve support systems and outcomes for pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Population (P): Pediatric patients (age 6-12) with type 1 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Family-based diabetes education program.
- Comparison (C): Standard pediatric diabetes education.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, family involvement, and child diabetes knowledge.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Population (P): Adolescents (age 13-18) with type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Family-based diabetes education program.
- Comparison (C): Individual adolescent diabetes education.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, family support, and self-management skills.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Description: Implement a structured physical activity intervention program for adults with type 2 diabetes to assess its impact on glycemic control and overall health.
- Population (P): Adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Structured physical activity program.
- Comparison (C): Usual care without structured physical activity.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, cardiovascular health, and physical fitness.
- Time (T): 6 months.
- Population (P): Adults with type 2 diabetes in a workplace setting.
- Intervention (I): Workplace-based physical activity program.
- Comparison (C): No workplace physical activity program.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, productivity, and job satisfaction.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Description: Investigate the relationship between sleep quality and diabetes management in adults with type 1 diabetes and explore interventions to improve sleep.
- Population (P): Adults with type 1 diabetes and poor sleep quality.
- Intervention (I): Sleep hygiene and behavioral interventions.
- Comparison (C): No sleep intervention.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, sleep quality, and diabetes self-care.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Population (P): Adults with type 1 diabetes using continuous glucose monitors.
- Intervention (I): Real-time glucose data feedback for sleep optimization.
- Comparison (C): Continuous glucose monitoring without sleep feedback.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, sleep patterns, and device satisfaction.
- Time (T): 6 months.
- Description: Implement a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for adults with type 2 diabetes to assess its impact on stress levels and glycemic control.
- Population (P): Adults with type 2 diabetes experiencing high stress levels.
- Intervention (I): Mindfulness-based stress reduction program.
- Comparison (C): Usual care without stress reduction program.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, stress reduction, and quality of life.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Population (P): Adults with type 2 diabetes in a workplace setting.
- Intervention (I): Workplace-based mindfulness program.
- Comparison (C): No workplace mindfulness program.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, workplace stress, and job satisfaction.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Description: Develop and assess the effectiveness of a diabetes health literacy program for patients with limited health literacy skills, aiming to improve their understanding of diabetes management.
- Population (P): Adult patients with type 2 diabetes and low health literacy.
- Intervention (I): Diabetes health literacy program.
- Comparison (C): Standard diabetes education materials.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, health literacy improvement, and self-management.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Population (P): Pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes from low health literacy families.
- Intervention (I): Family-based health literacy program.
- Comparison (C): Standard pediatric diabetes education.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, family health literacy, and diabetes knowledge.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Description: Establish virtual support groups for diabetes patients to promote peer support, share experiences, and enhance diabetes self-management skills.
- Population (P): Adults with type 1 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Virtual peer support groups.
- Comparison (C): No participation in support groups.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, emotional well-being, and support group engagement.
- Time (T): 6 months.
- Population (P): Adults with type 2 diabetes and comorbid depression.
- Intervention (I): Virtual support groups for diabetes and mental health.
- Comparison (C): Standard mental health and diabetes care.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, depression severity, and peer support satisfaction.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Description: Investigate the impact of a personalized medication adherence program on glycemic control and medication adherence rates among diabetes patients.
- Population (P): Adult patients with type 2 diabetes on multiple medications.
- Intervention (I): Personalized medication adherence program.
- Comparison (C): Usual care without medication adherence support.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, medication adherence, and quality of life.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Population (P): Adolescents with type 1 diabetes transitioning to adult care.
- Intervention (I): Transition-focused medication adherence program.
- Comparison (C): Standard transition support.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, medication adherence during transition, and healthcare utilization.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Description: Explore the impact of social determinants of health on diabetes outcomes and develop interventions to address social factors, such as access to healthy food and housing instability.
- Population (P): Adult patients with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity.
- Intervention (I): Social determinant intervention program.
- Comparison (C): Usual care without social determinant support.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, food security, and social support.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Population (P): Pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes from unstable housing environments.
- Intervention (I): Housing stability and diabetes support program.
- Comparison (C): No housing stability support.
- Outcome (O): Blood glucose control, housing stability, and caregiver stress.
- Time (T): 9 months.
- Description: Develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile health app designed for diabetes education and self-management support among patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Population (P): Adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Diabetes education mobile app.
- Comparison (C): Traditional diabetes education materials.
- Outcome (O): HbA1c levels, diabetes knowledge, and app usability.
- Time (T): 12 months.
- Population (P): Older adults (age 65+) with type 2 diabetes.
- Intervention (I): Senior-friendly diabetes education mobile app.
- Comparison (C): Standard diabetes education materials for seniors.
- Outcome (O): Glycemic control, technology acceptance, and quality of life.
- Time (T): 9 months.