The Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing on Glycemic Control for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2): A Systematic Review.

Review Question/objective: The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the effects of motivational interviewing (MI) interventions (including adaptions of motivational interviewing [AMIs]) on the improvement of glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Background: Worldwide, 346 million people have diabetes. With the growing prevalence of diabetes, controlling modifiable risk factors is essential to preventing complications and disease progression.

A systematic review of the effectiveness of nurse coordinated transitioning of care on readmission rates for patients with heart failure.

Background: Readmission rates for patients with heart failure are a major concern for hospitals worldwide. The importance of patient education and a structured care plan to ease the transition from hospital to home has been the focus of many intervention strategies to reduce readmission rates. The use of transitioning of care plans is believed to improve medication reconciliation, communication, patient education, and follow-up.