1
NPR4006 Transforming and Innovating Nursing
Improving Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management in Older Adults: The Role of
Education, Exercise, and Medication Adherence in Nursing Practice
Student Name:
Student number:
BSc (hons) [field] Nursing
,Word count: 5000
This project is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement of the BSc
(Hons) field Nursing
Abstract
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) affects mostly elderly people who develop
severe health issues from complications such as cardiovascular disease,
nerve damage, and eye problems that significantly lower their quality of life.
T2DM affects 7% of UK residents and costs the NHS 80% of its diabetes
management budget making it a major health and financial burden. This paper
looks at how education, physical activity, and blood sugar control can help
older adults aged 65 and up improve their quality of life. This study has
included multiple medical databases including PubMed CINAHL and
Cochrane Library then used strict criteria to select appropriate research
studies. Critical appraisal through CASP tools revealed three key themes to
,examine how diabetes education works with exercise and blood glucose
monitoring to help seniors manage their diabetes better. This also includes
identifying how nurses lead patient self-care and early treatment efforts with
evidence-based strategies that help people above 65 manage their health
better. The findings have illustrated that patients learned essential information
from education that let them control their condition better and make healthy
life decisions. Regular physical activity helps control blood sugar levels and
protects heart health while improving quality of life but patients find it hard to
stick to their workout routines because of their physical restrictions and
practical problems. At the same time, patients need to follow their treatment
plans and lifestyle changes to reap the benefits of education and exercise but
psychological, cultural, and financial barriers make this compliance difficult.
Nurses lead multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment plans
that help patients with specific needs and overcome challenges while getting
more involved in their care. In conclusion, teaching patients about diabetes
management combined with exercise programs and treatment adherence
strategies produces the best results for elderly T2DM patients.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my utmost gratitude to Jehovah for being the source of
my strength, wisdom and knowledge throughout this course.
, I would also express my deepest gratitude to all the tutors who have
mentored, supported and guided me throughout this journey. Special thanks
to my supervisor Shev O'Brien for her guidance and support throughout this
project. Not forgetting the lovely Gail Reoch- Gamble who is my personal
tutor, I appreciate your kindness and support throughout my 3 years of
training.
To my family, I appreciate the love and support throughout this course. You
have been a rock that I can lean on.
And to my friends, both from near and afar, may God bless you for your
support and prayers.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 5
Research Question 5
Introduction 5
Justification for selecting the topic 5
Operational definitions 6
Population/Demographics 6
NPR4006 Transforming and Innovating Nursing
Improving Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management in Older Adults: The Role of
Education, Exercise, and Medication Adherence in Nursing Practice
Student Name:
Student number:
BSc (hons) [field] Nursing
,Word count: 5000
This project is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement of the BSc
(Hons) field Nursing
Abstract
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) affects mostly elderly people who develop
severe health issues from complications such as cardiovascular disease,
nerve damage, and eye problems that significantly lower their quality of life.
T2DM affects 7% of UK residents and costs the NHS 80% of its diabetes
management budget making it a major health and financial burden. This paper
looks at how education, physical activity, and blood sugar control can help
older adults aged 65 and up improve their quality of life. This study has
included multiple medical databases including PubMed CINAHL and
Cochrane Library then used strict criteria to select appropriate research
studies. Critical appraisal through CASP tools revealed three key themes to
,examine how diabetes education works with exercise and blood glucose
monitoring to help seniors manage their diabetes better. This also includes
identifying how nurses lead patient self-care and early treatment efforts with
evidence-based strategies that help people above 65 manage their health
better. The findings have illustrated that patients learned essential information
from education that let them control their condition better and make healthy
life decisions. Regular physical activity helps control blood sugar levels and
protects heart health while improving quality of life but patients find it hard to
stick to their workout routines because of their physical restrictions and
practical problems. At the same time, patients need to follow their treatment
plans and lifestyle changes to reap the benefits of education and exercise but
psychological, cultural, and financial barriers make this compliance difficult.
Nurses lead multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment plans
that help patients with specific needs and overcome challenges while getting
more involved in their care. In conclusion, teaching patients about diabetes
management combined with exercise programs and treatment adherence
strategies produces the best results for elderly T2DM patients.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my utmost gratitude to Jehovah for being the source of
my strength, wisdom and knowledge throughout this course.
, I would also express my deepest gratitude to all the tutors who have
mentored, supported and guided me throughout this journey. Special thanks
to my supervisor Shev O'Brien for her guidance and support throughout this
project. Not forgetting the lovely Gail Reoch- Gamble who is my personal
tutor, I appreciate your kindness and support throughout my 3 years of
training.
To my family, I appreciate the love and support throughout this course. You
have been a rock that I can lean on.
And to my friends, both from near and afar, may God bless you for your
support and prayers.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 5
Research Question 5
Introduction 5
Justification for selecting the topic 5
Operational definitions 6
Population/Demographics 6
