Date of Award
2021
Document Type
Capstone
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
College Granting Degree
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Sareen Gropper
Thesis/Dissertation Co-Chair
Michelle Cobalt
Abstract
According to Kalra, Jena, & Yeravdekar (2018), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered a life style disease. It is a progressive and a chronic illness, largely caused by obesity and a lack of exercise. If left untreated or poorly controlled, this disease can lead to debilitating complications and premature death. The aim of this quality improvement Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to improve dietary behavior in adults with T2DM. The overall goal of the project was to improve diabetes outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based dietary information using a diabetes text-messaging program (mobile health technology). The project revealed that the implementation of telehealth measures, e,g, text messaging education and resource information on a weekly basis in between office visits, was beneficial to adult individuals with T2DM, improving health and dietary behavioral choices.
Extent
33 p.
Recommended Citation
Fergile, Marlee, "The Use of Telehealth Measures to Improve Diet Change Adherence in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present. 1627.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general/1627
Identifier
faudnp000029