Assessment 2: Determining the Credibility of Evidence and Resources

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Type 2 Diabetes Management and Evidence-Based Practice
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Addressing the challenges posed by Type 2 diabetes (T2D) requires a steadfast commitment to
evidence-based practice (EBP). Unchecked, this condition can lead to grave health
complications and reduced quality of life, even mortality. Vital guidelines from esteemed bodies
such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the American Diabetes
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Association (ADA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) outline comprehensive
evidence-based care approaches encompassing lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy,
glycemic control, complication screening, and comorbidity management.

Assessing Evidence Credibility and Resources

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Integrating EBP into T2D management offers numerous benefits, facilitating the application of
the latest, highest-quality research for contemporary and accurate management strategies. EBP
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enables personalized patient care, amalgamating patient preferences with clinical expertise and
the best available evidence to optimize outcomes (ADA, 2021; NICE, 2021). According to the
World Health Organization (2021), evidence-based practices in healthcare foster standardized
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care, reduce variability, and enhance clinical decision-making consistency. Supporting studies,
exemplified by Wiviott et al. (2019), advocate for EBP adoption to elevate healthcare practice
and enhance health outcomes. Such studies underscore the critical nature and advantageous
outcomes of employing an evidence-based approach, particularly in managing complex
conditions like Type 2 diabetes.

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Analyzing Resource Credibility with CRAAP Criteria

The CRAAP criteria provide a structured framework for evaluating the credibility of sources,
including journal articles and websites. This framework encompasses Currency, Relevance,
Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. Currency assesses information freshness based on
publication/posting dates and updates. Relevance gauges information pertinence to the topic.
Authority evaluates information origin and author expertise. Accuracy scrutinizes information
trustworthiness, considering supporting evidence and expert review. Purpose examines
information goal, analyzing potential biases. A prime example meeting CRAAP criteria is the
World Health Organization's (2021) "Global Report on Diabetes," offering current, relevant,

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authoritative, accurate, and purposeful information.

Resource Credibility and Relevance Assessment

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Three resources concerning Type 2 Diabetes were evaluated for credibility and relevance. The
American Diabetes Association's (2021) "Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Abridged for

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Primary Care Providers" stands out for its high credibility and relevance, undergoing extensive
review processes, relying on the latest research, and receiving endorsement from a leading
professional body. Similarly, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (2021) "Type
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2 Diabetes in adults: Management" guideline offers highly credible and practical evidence-based
recommendations. The study by Wiviott et al. (2019) published in The Lancet also earns
credibility and relevance points, supported by rigorous research methodologies and peer-review
processes. Of these, the American Diabetes Association (2021) resource emerges as the most
useful due to its thoroughness, rigor, and professional endorsement.
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Role of Evidence-Based Practice Models

The incorporation of reliable sources within an evidence-based practice (EBP) model is pivotal
for effectively managing chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes. Credible evidence acts as
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factual support for intervention selection and care plan development. Models such as the Iowa
model for Evidence-Based Practice offer structured approaches to tackling Type 2 diabetes,
beginning with problem identification and encompassing current standards, potential
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complications, and contributing factors. Interdisciplinary diabetes care teams rely on expertise
grounded in credible evidence for comprehensive care provision (Abu-Baker, 2021).
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Emphasizing Evidence Credibility in the EBP Process

Employing tools like the CRAAP criteria to assess evidence credibility and reliability is
fundamental for an EBP model rooted in up-to-date, accurate, and relevant evidence. This
involves utilizing recent research on diabetes management, approved medications, and lifestyle
interventions. Organizational changes necessitate evidence, such as best practices for
implementation. Result analysis hinges on collecting and interpreting dependable data,
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highlighting the critical role of credible evidence throughout the EBP process. Trustworthy
evidence forms a sturdy foundation for every EBP stage, ensuring patient care decisions are
guided by the best available evidence, elevating care standards and patient well-being, and
delivering the most fitting and current treatments.

Conclusion

In summary, evidence-based research is indispensable in underpinning clinical decisions and

practices, epitomized as evidence-based practices. Models like the Iowa model serve as
indispensable tools in tackling complex health issues such as Type 2 Diabetes, providing

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structured approaches for recognizing, assessing, and applying trustworthy resources. These
models foster a structured approach, aiding in critical thinking and decision-making in clinical
settings. Implementing evidence-based practices significantly enhances healthcare provider
knowledge and professional development, improving patient-centered care quality. Ultimately,

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evidence-based practices wield a profound influence on healthcare outcomes and patient
experiences, highlighting their indispensable role in contemporary healthcare.

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American Diabetes Association. (2021). Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes: Abridged for
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Lowe, M. S., Macy, K. V., Murphy, E., & Kani, J. (2021). Questioning CRAAP. Journal of the

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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2021). Type 2 diabetes in adults:

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Management. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28

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Wiviott, S. D., Raz, I., Bonaca, M. P., Mosenzon, O., Kato, E. T., Cahn, A., Silverman, M. G.,
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(2019). Dapagliflozin and cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes. The New England
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World Health Organization. (2021). Global report on diabetes.

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