3500 words for introduction, background and methodology as the first part of thesis

(table not included in words account)

Research Question

What are the facilitators and barriers for modifiable behaviors that reduce the risk of developing type II diabetes in adulthood? :  an integrative review…

Introduction:

Background: Literature review

• Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes.
• Identify the modifiable behaviors that reduce the
• Identify the risk factors of Type 2
• Why this is important issues to review
• END with the research question

Argument:

Aim Statement: To identify the Barriers and facilitators for having health attitude to prevent type 2 diabetes

Review Design: an integrative review ( Intrduce the important of integrative review as described by ((Whittemore and Knafl (2005)).

Databases: systematic, and standardised search strategy was used.  I use two databases Cumulative Literature Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and MEDLINE and hand search ((citing some articles in the reference lists)).

Keywords: attached in separate file

Exclusion: 1- any review study 2- any study with diabetes patient participant focus 3- any study not address clear barriers or facilitator.   

Inclusion: 1- peer-reviewed primary studies – English language only 3- Adult including those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

4– studies published 2002 to current, this because in 2002 a very strong RCT result show the effectiveness of lifestyle intervention to prevent diabetes type 2 , Knowler et al (2002). Reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin.

PRISMA Diagram: PRISMA 2009 Flow Diagram, an example attached.

Quality Appraisal: use CASP an and in one paragraph write about it and attach the CASP as appendix example attached.

Search Outcomes: Follow the table attached with the example as guideline. I will send to you my final databases result and you can add 2 or 3 studies as hand search if you think we really need them. 

Endnote Library (10 mks): A screenshot of the Endnote or equivalent reference management tool library that has underpinned the identification of the selected articles reported in this assignment has been attached as an appendix. I will attach it my self