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76 Pain Assessment in Older Adults with Cognitive DysfunctionGilbert, Karen A.2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Family / Adult Gerontology, Poster
77 Evidence-based Breastfeeding Support: A Toolkit for ProvidersMorphis, Christina2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
78 Training Nurse Practitioners in Dissemination: Journal Clubs and Professional PostersStuart, Benjamin2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Poster
79 Brain Code: A Standardized Response to a Neurological EmergencySzemak, Erin2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
80 Improving Education: Promoting Practice-Based Prescribing Competency for New Nurse PractitionersLugo, Rogelio2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
81 Development of an Assessment Toolkit for the University of Utah Ghana Study Abroad ProgramKirby, Susan2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
82 Improving the Usefulness of the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ) in the Treatment of Mental HealthHafen, Bret2017The Outcome Questionnaire (OQ) is a mental health assessment tool used to measure patient progress in therapy. The OQ generates a numerical score based on responses and compiles statistical data to monitor mental health distress between current and previous patient appointments. The Utah Department ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
83 Educational Module for Case Managers Caring for the Chronically HomelessBonilla, Carlos E.2017Every chronically homeless individual in Utah costs the public approximately $30,000 to $50,000 a year in healthcare resources. One potential reason for the high cost of care delivery to those who are chronically homeless is that case managers (CMs) caring for this population lack clinical backgroun...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
84 Mindful Meditation: Education and Training for the School-aged Child and AdolescentsWeston, Nancy2017Mental illness is an important and growing health concern in the United States, and a growing concern among the pediatric population, partly because needs are not being met. Among the pediatric population, anxiety, depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are most commonly diagnosed. ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
85 Implementation of an Obesity Screening/Intervention Program at a College Student Health ClinicWhite, Ryan2017Obesity is a serious health epidemic that is a concern to numerous health agencies and providers. The prevalence of obesity continues to increase in all demographics and is associated with numerous non-communicable diseases (NCDs), early mortality, and excessive healthcare costs. In 2012, the United...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
86 Improving HPV Vaccination Rates Through Healthcare Worker EducationKowalski, Jedediah D.2017Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an insidious and nearly ubiquitous sexually transmitted infection (STI). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly all sexually active adults will experience at least one HPV infection at some point in their lives. Chronic infection wit...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
87 Determining the Most Appropriate Time to Educate Caregivers on Fevers and Fever Management in a Pediatric ClinicSprague, Brittany2017Fever phobia has been an identified problem in the United States since 1980. Caregivers' unrealistic fears and concerns regarding their child's fever has resulted in inappropriate fever management. Primary care providers should be educating caregivers on fevers and proper management. The purpose of ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
88 Assessing Female Sexual Dysfunction: Creating a Tool for Improved DiagnosisBeck, Molly W.2017Despite the high prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in the United States, it is both under diagnosed and undertreated. This is largely attributed to the difficulty in establishing a diagnosis consistent with DSM-V criteria while simultaneously excluding the many confounding variables that...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
89 The Creation of a Cardiac Education Program for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care UnitMills, Jennifer J.2017There is a movement in neonatal intensive care toward specialized care teams based on primary diagnoses. Graduate level education prepares the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for entry-level practice. They have a basic knowledge of the medical/surgical management of cardiac patients. These patient...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
90 An Improved System of Psychiatric Care for the Seriously Mentally IllFrichette, Katie2017The goal of this project was to uncover the factors associated with relapse and hospital readmission within the seriously mentally ill population (SMI). The purpose was to develop a proposal and recommendations for healthcare professionals and policy makers to reduce readmission rates following inpa...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
91 Congenital Cytomegalovirus and Timely Newborn Hearing Screens in the NICUBoogaard, Melanie2017Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a prevalent infection that can have devastating adverse effects, such as hearing loss, vision loss, and neurologic deficit. Identifying an infant with cCMV can be difficult, as only 10% of infants are symptomatic and not every infant is screened. The purpose of t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
92 Mental Health of Transgender Veterans: Patients' Perspective on the Psychiatric Care Provided at the Local Department of Veterans Affairs Medical CenterKasabyan, Anna2017Medical care quality and availability relate closely to an individual's geographic location, race or ethnicity, and other sociodemographic factors, including gender, education, and age. Due to difficulties with employment, lack of family support, and a high incidence of homelessness, the members of ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
93 Improving Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Technique via a Modern Technology PlatformSteele, Isaac D.2017The overarching goal of this DNP project was to improve metered dose inhaler (MDI) technique by developing an innovative method via telemedicine for providing MDI technique education. MDIs are one of the most commonly used methods for delivery of asthma medication, and yet an astounding percentage o...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
94 Prediabetes Screening in the Emergency RoomAloia, Andrew2017Diabetes continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and contributes substantially to healthcare costs. Prediabetes indicates a future risk for diabetes. Consequently prediabetes screening is paramount in combating our country's diabetes problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Pr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
95 A Consistent Approach to Noninvasive VentilationRushton, Wendy A.2017Respiratory distress continues to be the most common causes for admission to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for term and preterm infants. The severity of symptoms and need for intervention increases the earlier the infant is born. The rate of premature delivery continues to increase in the Un...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
96 The Children's Justice Center Multidisciplinary Puzzle: Where Does the Medical Exam Fit?Bleak, Amy2017The gold standard for treatment of children who are victims of sexual assault is to provide all victims access to a forensic medical examination, preferably by medical providers trained in child abuse. Although most Children's Justice Centers (CJC) in the Utah have medical teams, there is not a cons...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
97 Increasing Advance Care Planning and Advance Directive Discussion in Primary Care SettingsYoon, Young2017Advance care planning (ACP) and advance directives (ADs) involve an active medical decision making process regarding one's end-of-life care in the event that a patient becomes incapacitated. The process includes patients and family members as well as well-trained, motivated, knowledgeable health car...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
98 Improving Medical Documentation Through EducationNaval, Carlie K.2017The aim of this DNP project was to develop an educational module about documentation for nurse midwives and nurse midwifery students. Formal education on documentation has been shown to improve charting practices for resident physicians when compared to those who received no training. Improved chart...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
99 Evaluating the Effect of Qigong on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Quality of LifeDoucette, Cassidy2017The negative influence of cancer on individual lives, families, communities, and healthcare institutions is widely known. Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer and is often followed by pain, anxiety, depression, and overall decreased quality of life. Fatigue and quality of life are comple...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
100 Standardization of Provider Support Care in a Specialty Medical ClinicHarvey-Wells, Jinil2017In the United States, the societal title of "nurse" has a broad definition that includes varying educational levels, ranging from medical assistant certification to a doctorate degree, and a wide spectrum of provider support roles for both clinicians and the general public. The differences between c...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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