While planning for this capstone project of the proposed intervention, the initial predictions included lowered blood glucose levels from 315 mg/dL along with lower hospital visits. Moreover, it was predicted that Michael will attain a regulated blood glucose level due to proper medication adherence and consistent lifestyle modifications. The outcomes of this capstone project successfully matched the initial predictions as Michael’s blood glucose level lowered down from the initial measurement. The frequency of hospital revisits was reduced as a result of remote monitoring. Furthermore, through lifestyle modifications and medication adherence, Michael’s blood glucose levels became regular (< 180mg/dL).
The proposed interventions can be adopted as a best practice as they are evidence-based and derived from peer-reviewed literature. Moreover, as Michael’s blood glucose levels are regulated as a result of this intervention, they can be generally implemented for diabetes’ who have similar conditions or situations like him. The total nine practicum hours spent with Michael have been completed and documented in the Capella Academic Portal Experience Form.
Personal and Professional Growth Throughout Capstone Project
Throughout this capstone and the RN-to-BSN program, I learned about the sufferings of diabetics and how they need to take multiple medications to keep their blood glucose levels regulate. Moreover, their struggle with lifestyle modification and implementing consistency influenced my personal growth. Michael’s struggles helped me make healthier choices to prevent obesity and hence, diabetes. Furthermore, my professional growth was deeply influenced by this capstone project.
I was more aware of ethical principles such as beneficence, empathy, and truthfulness and how my nursing practices can influence Michael and his care treatment of diabetes. Therefore, I became remotely available to Michael anytime he needed my assistance so his struggle could be alleviated and his condition could be improved. The specific areas of growth of which I am most proud and have taken particular satisfaction are the improved and healthy lifestyle that I attained while providing care treatment to Michael.
Conclusion
To conclude, Michael’s diabetes condition was the focal point of this capstone project for which two interventions were planned and implemented i.e. DSMES program and remote monitoring of medication adherence. In this video, we reflected on the contributions these interventions made toward Michael’s condition in terms of satisfaction and quality of life. From Michael’s feedback, it was observed that the proposed intervention plan enhanced his satisfaction due to improved quality of life.
Moreover, the proposed intervention plan was developed and implemented on the basis of evidence-based practice and peer-reviewed literature. The healthcare technology was successfully leveraged to improve the outcomes of Michael’s condition. Moreover, the health policies that influenced the planning and implementation of this capstone project were HITECH Act policies and ANA-provided standards of care coordination. Lastly, we evaluated the capstone project outcomes that matched the initial predictions and analyzed my personal and professional growth throughout this capstone project and the RN-to-BSN program.
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