Analyzing the Credibility and Relevance of Evidence and Resources Within the Context of Diabetes

The CRAAP model maintains significance in evaluating evidence and resources applicable to diabetic care. The credibility of a source utilized in this regard should meet the criteria for currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. Several resources on comprehensive management of diabetes detail best practices in preventing and managing long-term complications of diabetes. Karthik et al. (2020) and Negash & Yismaw (2020) outline best practices in the comprehensive management of diabetes. These resources meet the credibility criteria outlined by the CRAAP model. The resource “Self-care practices among type II diabetics in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu”, outlines self-care practices among type 2 diabetics. This article meets the credibility criteria of currency as it was published in 2020 and is relevant as it outlines self-care as a best practice in diabetes care and its significance in lowering diabetic complications. It is also accurate as it is backed by scientific evidence. This article also meets the authority and purpose criteria as it is peer-reviewed and is targeted at influencing aspects of diabetes management to favour self-care as a best practice in preventing long-term complications.

The article “Management Practice and Contributing Risk Factors for Chronic Complications Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Adult Patients in Follow-Up at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital” also meets the credibility criteria. It is current as it was established in 2020, relevant as it outlines management practices in type 2 diabetes. The article is authoritative as it is peer-reviewed, accurate, and backed by scientific evidence. This article also meets the criteria of purpose as it outlines diabetes management practices that prolong the life of diabetics, improve their quality of life, and lower their likelihood of developing diabetic complications.