Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Gina Montefusco
Abstract
Food insecurity is defined as the ability to have enough food to live an active and healthy life. It has been found to be associated with medication nonadherence among patients with diabetes. This is through patients having to make critical decisions between buying their food or their medications. This can lead to adverse health outcomes for patients with diabetes and overall higher medical costs. This paper aims to educate primary care providers on key risk factors to food insecurity among patients with diabetes in order to prevent medication nonadherence earlier. Early interventions can be implemented when these risk factors are acknowledged.
Recommended Citation
Imel, Brittany, "Recognizing Food Insecurity Risk Factors to Improve Outcomes for Adults with Diabetes" (2023). Capstone Showcase. 40.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2023/pa/40
Recognizing Food Insecurity Risk Factors to Improve Outcomes for Adults with Diabetes
Food insecurity is defined as the ability to have enough food to live an active and healthy life. It has been found to be associated with medication nonadherence among patients with diabetes. This is through patients having to make critical decisions between buying their food or their medications. This can lead to adverse health outcomes for patients with diabetes and overall higher medical costs. This paper aims to educate primary care providers on key risk factors to food insecurity among patients with diabetes in order to prevent medication nonadherence earlier. Early interventions can be implemented when these risk factors are acknowledged.