The purpose of this discussion is to teach students to use electronic databases and methodological filters to select the most relevant evidence to answer the clinical questions. A secondary purpose of this assignment is to teach students to format citations according to the American Psychological Association Style Handbook (7th Edition).

Instructions:

1. For this discussion, you will use the PICO question you generated for the previous discussion: (In adult patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, does the implementation of a structured diabetes self-management education program compared to standard care result in improved glycemic control and reduced risk of complications over a six-month period?) (Use the PICO worksheet attached to this discussion).
2. Select the most appropriate databases using information from the MDC Library databases.  Explain in a short paragraph why you selected each one.
3. Find synonyms for Population, Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome. Fill out the list with synonyms. 
4. Using the advanced search feature, conduct separate searches for each of the above PICO, using “OR” with synonyms. Check for the number of hits for each search and revise as necessary.
5. Using the search history feature, combine PICO searches, using “And.”
   1. Make note of the number of hits. 
   2. Revise the searches combined, if necessary.
6. Use methodological filter terms, first for systematic reviews, randomized control trials, cohort studies, etc. Note the number of studies found after applying the exclusion and inclusion criteria).
7. Limit your searches to five (5) years.
8. Write a paragraph describing the process ( this is the method section of the literature review). 
9. Title the discussion with the PICOT question.
10. Your post should be within a range of 200-300 words.
11. Cite your references APA 7th  ed. (not included in the length of the post).