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Developing the 2020 Diabetes Care & Education Specialist Competencies: A Modified Delphi Study
Michelle L Litchman1, Donna Ryan2, Kirsten Yehl3
1University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Diabetes Educator
|August 12, 2020
Summary
This study identified 130 core competencies for diabetes care and education specialists. These essential skills ensure high-quality, evidence-based diabetes management and education.
Area of Science:
- Diabetes Care and Education
- Health Professional Competencies
- Consensus Development
Background:
- Diabetes care requires specialized knowledge and skills.
- The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) sets standards for the profession.
- A need existed to update and define current specialty competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and establish specialty competencies for diabetes care and education professionals.
- To align these competencies with the standards set by the ADCES.
- To create a comprehensive framework for effective diabetes education.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi method was employed for consensus development.
- Five rounds of surveys were administered to interprofessional experts.
- Participants rated global trends and issues relevant to diabetes specialists.
Main Results:
- A total of 457 specialists from diverse professions in the US participated.
- The consensus process resulted in a final set of 130 competencies.
- These competencies were organized across 6 distinct domains.
Conclusions:
- The Delphi method successfully established a consensus on core competencies.
- The identified competencies reflect essential knowledge and skills for practice.
- These competencies support the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality diabetes care.
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