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Empowering the development of a nurse-driven protocol.
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|August 21, 2014
Summary
Direct-care nurses developed a hypoglycemia protocol after a study on diabetes knowledge. This initiative enhanced accountability and shifted practice towards evidence-based care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Endocrinology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nurses' understanding of diabetes is crucial for patient safety.
- Traditional practices in diabetes care may not always align with current evidence.
- Developing standardized protocols improves care consistency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess nurses' knowledge regarding diabetes management.
- To empower nurses to create a hypoglycemia protocol.
- To facilitate a transition from tradition-based to evidence-based nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- A research project was conducted to examine nurses' knowledge of diabetes.
- Direct-care nurses were involved in the protocol development process.
Main Results:
- The research findings empowered nurses to develop a hypoglycemia protocol.
- Protocol development increased accountability for nursing care.
- The project contributed to shifting practice towards evidence-based interventions.
Conclusions:
- Assessing and enhancing nurses' diabetes knowledge can lead to improved patient care protocols.
- Empowering nurses in protocol development fosters accountability and evidence-based practice.
- Standardized hypoglycemia protocols are essential for safe diabetes management.
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