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• Title: The Growing Burden of Diabetes in Older Adults

• Bullet Points:

  • High prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in the aging population.
  • Increased risk of complications: cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy.
  • Challenges in management: polypharmacy, cognitive impairment, functional limitations, social isolation.
  • Need for innovative and accessible interventions.

• Speaker Notes: “Diabetes poses a significant health challenge for older adults due to its high prevalence and the increased risk of debilitating complications. Managing diabetes in this population can be complex, often complicated by multiple medications, potential cognitive decline, physical limitations, and social isolation. This underscores the critical need for innovative and accessible interventions that can effectively support glycemic control and improve their overall well-being.”

(Slide 3: Introducing the Study)

• Title: “The Efficacy of a Telehealth-Delivered, Peer-Support Intervention on Glycemic Control and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial”

• Bullet Points:

  • Published in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing (Hypothetical), 2023.
  • Investigated the impact of a telehealth-delivered, peer-support intervention.
  • Target population: Older adults (≥ 65 years) diagnosed with T2DM.

• Speaker Notes: “The study we will be focusing on today, published in the hypothetical Journal of Gerontological Nursing in 2023, examined the effectiveness of a telehealth-delivered program that incorporated peer support for older adults living with type 2 diabetes. The study specifically targeted individuals aged 65 years and older who had been diagnosed with T2DM.”

(Slide 4: PICO(T) Question)

• Title: Defining the Research Question: PICO(T)

• P: Population: Older adults (≥ 65 years) with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).

• I: Intervention: Telehealth-delivered, peer-support intervention (weekly virtual group sessions facilitated by trained peers focusing on self-management education, problem-solving, and emotional support).

• C: Comparison: Usual care (standard diabetes education and management provided by their healthcare providers).

• O: Outcome: Glycemic control (measured by HbA1c levels) and Quality of Life (measured by a standardized diabetes-specific quality of life questionnaire) at 6 months.

• T: Timeframe: 6 months.

• Speaker Notes: “To clearly understand the focus of this research, we can frame it using the PICO(T) format. The population of interest was older adults, aged 65 and above, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The intervention being studied was a telehealth-delivered peer-support program. This was compared to a control group receiving usual care. The primary outcomes evaluated were glycemic control, measured by HbA1c levels, and quality of life, assessed using a standardized questionnaire, over a timeframe of six months.”