Date of Award
Spring 2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
Advisor
Dr. Regina Prusinski
First Committee Member
Dr. Jeffrey Fouche-Camargo
Second Committee Member
Dr. John Chovan
Third Committee Member
Matthew McMullen
Keywords
Metabolic syndrome (MetS), nursing education, nurses’ knowledge, residential care facilities, knowledge improvement, health promotion behaviors
Subject Categories
Geriatric Nursing | Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
The project addresses a critical gap in nursing education by implementing a structured, evidencebased educational intervention led by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to improve nurses’ knowledge of metabolic syndrome in residential care facilities. The purpose was to determine whether this intervention could significantly enhance nurses’ understanding and management of metabolic syndrome, a complex cluster of disorders present in adult populations. Nine nurses participated in targeted educational sessions focusing on definition, diagnosis, complications, and evidence-based prevention and management strategies. Each participant completed the Metabolic Syndrome Knowledge Scale (MSKS) questionnaire before and after the intervention to assess changes in knowledge. Results revealed a total score improvement of +36.7 points (p < .01), indicating a substantial overall gain in knowledge. In the area of definition and diagnosis, nurses’ scores improved by +22.2 points (p < .01). Knowledge of complications improved by +7.8 points (p ≤ 0.05), and prevention and lifestyle management improved by +6.7 points (p≤0.05). These findings demonstrate that the APRN-led educational intervention was highly effective in increasing overall knowledge and diagnostic skills related to metabolic syndrome, while also promoting moderate gains, although not statistically significant, in understanding complications and preventive approaches. The project highlights the importance of structured, evidence-based education in bridging knowledge gaps among nurses. It supports ongoing professional development that can enhance patient outcomes in residential care settings.
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Copyright, all rights reserved. Fair Use
Recommended Citation
Tanyi, Marie, "An Evidence-Based Educational Intervention to Enhance Nurses' Knowledge of Metabolic Syndrome in Residential Care Facilities" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects. 177.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_doc/177
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