Using standards of care to drive evidence-based clinical practice and outcomes for diabetes mellitus.
Home care has the opportunity to positively affect the quality of care and outcomes of patients with diabetes by implementing evidence-based practice. However, many clinicians are unsure how to locate and use this guidance. This article describes how the staff nurse can use evidence-based practice interventions and outcomes from the American Diabetes Association's standards to provide optimal care for patients with diabetes.
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Colleen
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OUTCOMELogics Inc., 221 Victor Lane, Ringgold, GA 30736, USA. colleen@outcomelogics.com
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