PICOT Approach when Caring for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Using A PICOT Framework and Evidence to Develop Care Practices
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Using A PICOT Framework and Evidence to Develop Care Practices
Evidence based-based care is that which relies on evidence in informing and making decisions. Thus, there is a need for evidence that policymakers and care providers can use to shape services and desired outcomes. Such practices are essential when it comes to the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. Today, type 2 diabetes is affecting all populations regardless of their socioeconomic status. It implies that patients may not access type 2 diabetes standard care, especially those in low-income categories. Thus, there is a need for evidence to determine the efficacy of intensive life change interventions through physical exercises and choice of diet. These are simple and less costly alternatives that can help populations manage type 2 diabetes. In determining the efficacy of such an intervention, a PICOT framework can be utilized to establish evidence. Therefore, the current paper will apply the PICOT process to identify several vital sources informing the clinic problem based on secondary research.
PICOT Approach when Caring for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
The practice issue identified for resolution is the need to develop care practices (alternatives) that will effectively help manage type 2 diabetes conditions in adults over 18 years outside the care facility settings and exclusive of pharmacological approaches. The need to take the practice outside the health facility is to make in-house health resources free to assist other patients. Additionally, reducing reliance on pharmacological solutions is critical because it allows patients to manage the condition without much expense. Physical exercises, for instance, do not require as many investments as the drugs would cost. Further, the money that patients would spend on pharmacological solutions can streamline dietary options to enhance positive health outcomes. In essence, providing effective self-care management interventions to type two diabetes should be an effective yet cheap approach that allows all patients access to care.
Thus, based on these arguments, the question being explored is: in adult patients with type 2 diabetes (P), does intervention through physical exercise and dietary interventions (I) results in better glycemic control (O) compared to pharmacological therapy (C) as a primary intervention within six months (T)? Based on this question, the population under study is adults who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In the United States, over 24 million people have diabetes, out of which 94% have type 2 diabetes (CDC, 2020). The interventions in question include physical exercise therapy and dietary changes. These are fundamental approaches to reduce body calories and fats (exercise) and ensure healthy living and wellness (diet).
The expected outcome is better glycemic control, indicating that a type 2 diabetes patient's body responds positively to treatment or management interventions. The efficacy of the two mentioned interventions is then compared to the efficacy of the pharmacological alternative...