The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 7 , Pages 524-531, July 2010

Evaluation of an Advanced Practice Nurse–Managed Diabetes Clinic for Veterans

  • Melissa A. Carlucci

      Affiliations

    • Melissa A. Carlucci, MSN, RN, is a registered nurse and graduate of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Illinois College of Nursing, Chicago, IL.
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  • Lori E. Arguello

      Affiliations

    • Lori E. Arguello, MSN, ANP-BC, is an adult nurse practitioner in cardiology for Mercy Medical Group in Carmichael, CA.
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  • Usha Menon

      Affiliations

    • Usha Menon, PhD, RN, is the Pamela Kidd Distinguished Research Professor at Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation in Phoenix.

Abstract 

The purpose of this descriptive pilot study was to evaluate physiological and behavioral outcomes among veterans with type 2 diabetes attending an advanced practice nurse-managed diabetes clinic. Participants completed baseline and follow-up interviews approximately 6 weeks apart, and physiological data were obtained from medical records after each interview. Physiological outcomes did not change significantly from baseline to follow-up; however, some behavioral outcomes improved significantly. Although further research is warranted, this study provided insight into the beliefs of patients with type 2 diabetes, which may inform the treatment and education of such patients in primary care.

Keywords:  advanced practice nurse , clinic , diabetes , veterans

 

 In compliance with national ethical guidelines, the authors report no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.

PII: S1555-4155(09)00665-5

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.11.006

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 7 , Pages 524-531, July 2010

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