Nursing Introduction & PICOT Question Assignment

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Research Proposal

Tiffany Amaya 

St. Thomas University 

NUR-611-AP2.25/SU2

Dr. Janet M. Huxley, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C

July 6, 2025

Research Proposal

Diabetic patients are at significantly higher risk for developing depression, yet depression often goes undiagnosed or undertreated in this population. Nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care settings are ideally positioned to implement evidence-based preventive screening guidelines, but inconsistent adherence to these guidelines may lead to missed opportunities for early detection and management of depression. This is a problem because untreated depression in diabetic patients is linked to poor glycemic control, reduced treatment adherence, and worse overall health outcomes.

Research Question:

How does adherence to evidence-based preventive screening guidelines by nurse practitioners in primary care settings affect the identification and management of depression in adult patients with diabetes?