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1 Identifying Female Sexual Dysfunction in Primary CareJohnson, Quinta2023POSTERNursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
2 A Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit: The Utility of the Perinatal NurseDiStefano, Kelly A.S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
3 Nurse Participation in No Harm Near Miss Error Reporting: A Quality Improvement InitiativeBersick, Ben2023Background: No harm and near miss (NHNM) safety event reports contribute to improved patient safety. These events expose the latent conditions in a healthcare system. Learning from them is key to quality improvement (QI). Lack of training and effective feedback to the reporters have been identified ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership
4 Exploring Barriers to Primary Care Hospice Referral: A Needs AssessmentSpangrude, Tegan E.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
5 Implementing a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Program in an Outpatient Counseling and Psychiatry ClinicDawson, Kristen M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
6 A Needs Assessment to Evaluate Implementing a Relationship Enhancement Intervention for Couples at a Community Mental Health ClinicHoppe, Kristen; Stephens, Caroline; Baucom, Brain2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
7 Workflow and Documentation Improvement Utilizing Existing Software Technologies: A Journey to Cancer Hospital AccreditationAnderson, Joseph2023The Huntsman Cancer Hospital aims to achieve "cancer hospital" accreditation through the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC). The CoC requires nurses providing direct patient care to have oncology certification or complete 36 oncology-related continuing education unit (CEU) hour...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
8 Dementia Risk Reduction in Geriatric Primary Care: A Needs AssessmentShaw, Rebecca L.2023Background: Dementia is a costly disease that profoundly impacts patients, caregivers, and health systems, and increasing disease-related morbidity threatens to overwhelm an already overburdened healthcare infrastructure. Although there is no cure for dementia, it may be possible to delay the onset ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
9 Quality Improvement Project: The Development of a Feeding Guideline for Neonates with GastroschisisNewton, Adriana2023Background: Gastroschisis is the most common abdominal wall defect treated in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Well-defined standardized gastroschisis guidelines, multidisciplinary team collaboration during guideline development, and sufficient guideline directives regarding feeding progress...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
10 Enhancing Documentation in the EHR to Reflect Nursing Workload in Acute Care SettingsReinhartdt, Kira Lee S.2023Background: Despite extensive research on nursing workload since the 1930s, no standardized definition exists. However, it is crucial to consider the nurse-patient ratios as workload increases with the number of patients, adversely affecting both patient care and nurse morale. The University of Utah...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
11 Implementing a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Program in an Outpatient Counseling and Psychiatry ClinicDawson, Kristen M.2023Background: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a newly emerging treatment modality gaining popularity among outpatient psychiatric practices. Despite mental health practitioners' increased interest in KAP, evidence-based protocols to direct safe treatment remain scarce. Experts in psychiatry, ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
12 Implementing the ACE and PCL-5 Screening Tools to Improve Trauma-Informed Care at an Outpatient Mental Health ClinicRockwood, Reilly, B.2023Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a trauma response that leads to adverse psychological and physical symptoms. Post-traumatic stress disorder is frequently underdiagnosed by providers, resulting in unrecognized and untreated trauma symptoms. Experts recommend screening patients wi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
13 Active Learning for Nurse ResidentsPatzke, William L.2023Background: The University of Utah Hospital is developing a transition-to-practice program for their new graduate nurses (NGNs) entering practice. This program comes after the COVID-19 pandemic, which has challenged hospitals nationwide with the retention of experienced employees. These NGNs are ent...Graduatre Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
14 Improving Bedside Report Within an Inpatient UnitSalih, Hussein; Garret, Larry2023Background: Bedside reporting is a communication process used during the shift change, where the outgoing nurse hands over the responsibility of patient care to the incoming nurse. This handoff takes place at the patient's bedside, it improves patient safety, communication, and satisfaction, yet com...Nursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
15 Exploring Barriers to Primary Care Hospice Referral: A Needs AssessmentSpangrude, Tegan E.2023Background: The Veterans Health Administration has made significant improvements in end-of-life care, including an increase in hospice utilization. Timely referrals to hospice care are crucial for improving the quality of life for terminally ill Veterans. The primary care setting is an ideal place t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
16 A Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit: The Utility of the Perinatal NurseDiStefano, Kelly A.S.2023Background: Nurses are central caregivers in the carryout of intrapartum care. Their actions directly impact laboring patients, as well as, other clinical team members. They receive little to no training on trauma-informed care (TIC) despite working with a population more likely to be affect by trau...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
17 Promoting a Positive Floating Experience: Implementing a Standardized Tool KitVlam, Mandi2023Background: Increasing bedside nursing shortages prompt hospitals to utilize a floating staffing strategy. Nurses are required to float frequently from their home unit. Evidence shows that floating impacts nurses' satisfaction and retention. The increased nursing stress can decrease job performance ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / Adult Gerontology
18 Ambulatory Nurse Residency Program at the University of Utah Health: A Quality Improvement ProjectHuie, Katie2023Background: Nurse residency programs for ambulatory care are becoming increasingly popular as the need for ambulatory nurses increases. Ambulatory nurse residency programs should include hands-on practice through simulations or practice activities that increase confidence. The need for practice scen...Graduatre Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
19 Trauma and Critical Care Team Skills Program: A Program EvaluationLang, Jesse L.; Ward, Denise; Doyon, Katherine2023Background: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) do not receive formal education in invasive skills before graduation despite the critical skills incorporation of required skills performance in critical care and trauma settings throughout the United States. As APPs utilization increases, so will the n...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care
20 Suicide Prevention in a Rural, Critical Access Emergency Department: Development and Implementation of a Suicide Care ToolkitKinsey, Elizabeth S.2023Background: Suicide has become one of the leading causes of death in the United States during recent years. Throughout this time, Utah experienced one of the nation's highest suicide rates. During the onset of the coronavirus pandemic of 2019, hospitalizations for suicidality drastically increased t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
21 A Needs Assessment to Evaluate Implementing a Relationship Enhancement Intervention for Couples at a Community Mental Health ClinicHoppe, Kristen; Stephens, Caroline2023Background: Divorce's harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities is a well-known concern. Dissatisfying relationships, even without divorce, are a significant source of stress and can contribute to increased morbidity and mortality. Relationship interventions reduce stress and improve...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
22 Improving the Quality and Frequency of Screening for Urinary Incontinence in the Primary Care SettingDean-Smith, Mari2023Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most underreported and underdiagnosed medical conditions affecting women worldwide. Women who suffer from UI have poorer quality of life, and increased anxiety and depression compared to those without UI. One identified reason for women not seeking...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
23 Improving the Quality of Sleep in Patients on an Acute Medicine Unit Using a Sleep Hygiene BundleLang, Tanisha E.; Whitt, Alex; Lynch, Keisa M.2023Abstract Background: Poor sleep is common in ICU and acute ward settings due to noise and other factors, negatively impacting patients' cognitive function and quality of life. Neglecting healthy sleep practices in hospitals can have adverse implications for patient outcomes because of the restorativ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care
24 Analysis and Process Development to Group Similar Near Miss DataRickert, Christy M.2023Background: Patient safety has been a major healthcare concern since the late 1990's when the Institute of Medicine (now known as the National Academy of Medicine) published To Err is Human. The report stated that experts estimate that medical errors account for roughly 98,000 deaths each year in ho...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
25 Needs Assessment of an In-Patient Unit for Perinatal Mood Disorders at the University of UtahTsuhako, Kali Condie2023Background: The perinatal period represents the time before, during, and after having a baby. This is often assumed to be one of the happiest times of a woman's life. However, for nearly 20% of women, this experience is marked by unanticipated emotional turmoil. Perinatal mood disorders have become ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
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