
08/02/2025
Assessment of Nurses’ Self-Perceived Competence and Confidence in Providing Diabetes Education: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Clare Koning, PhD*; Adinet Lock, PhD; Breanne Kelly, MN; Sheila Finamore, MSN; Laurie Rosenzweig, MSN; Kashmiro Kainth, MHS
This quality improvement project highlights a critical shift in diabetes care. Acute care nurses report moderate competence, yet significant confidence gaps remain, particularly in insulin management and the use of new technologies under constant time pressure. These findings challenge the reliance on informal, nurse-led education and call for structured, multidisciplinary models with dedicated diabetes educators and digital tools designed for high-acuity settings. The study underscores the urgent need for targeted training to close these gaps, improve patient safety, and strengthen nurses’ roles as key protectors in chronic disease management.
Article: https://scitemed.com/article/5375/scitemed-de-2025-00199
PDF: https://scitemed.com/upload/5794/5375/scitemed.de.2025.00199.pdf?t=2131