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1 Implementing a Sleep Wake Bundle in the ICU: A Quality Improvement ProjectSmith, Phillip W.; Dalton, Anna; Hearne, Jenny; Allen, Nancy2024Background: Poor sleep quality in the intensive care unit (ICU) can cause hormone imbalances, decreased energy, alterations in metabolic function, and impaired ventilation (Darby et al., 2022). Sleep disturbances can contribute to delirium and may lead to prolonged hospital lengths of stay, increase...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
2 Development of a Nutrition Program at a Rural Addiction Medicine Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectCirenza, Allison G.; Cook, Paula; Morgan, Deborah2024Background: Individuals with substance use disorders are at risk for nutrient deficiencies, metabolic disorders, and food insecurity. Food insecurity develops when individuals lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Health interventions for nutrition include increasing access to afforda...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
3 Developing and Evaluating a Parent Support Group for Those Affected by a Fetal Diagnosis at a Tertiary Fetal CenterCheshire, Shauna; Jenkins, Megan; Romano, Annie; Morgan, Deborah2024Background: The rate of birth defects is 30% nationally, as well as in Utah. Parents who learn their unborn baby has severe anomalies experience significantly more mental and emotional stress than parents with unremarkable findings. Fetal centers serve this patient population but often fail to addre...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
4 Implementing a CPG Screening for Term Neonates for Congenital Heart Disease When Discharged with Supplemental Oxygen: An Evidence-based Quality Improvement ProjectCohn, Zoe N.; Ling, Con Yee J. Hogan, Whitnee; Friddle, Kim M.; Mansfield, Kelly J.2024Background: Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality from a birth defect. Early detection of critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) has improved with the institution of mandatory pulse oximetry screening due to the screening's moderate sensitivity, hig...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
5 Evaluating Provider Readiness to Adopt an Early Enteral Nutrition Guideline for Infants Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia: A Needs AssessmentCraig, McKenna L.; Patterson, Melinda M.2024Background: The incidence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in the United States is one per 1,000 live births, has not improved in recent years, and is associated with increased mortality despite advances in perinatal care. The long-standing practice of withholding enteral nutrition during th...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
6 Precipitous Delivery Protocol in Urgent CareFidler, Daniel M.; Baker, Melissa; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2024Background: Unplanned precipitous deliveries in outpatient clinics pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, including the University of Utah healthcare system (UUHC). Despite their rarity, these events require an immediate and effective response to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both m...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
7 Measurement-based Care Protocol for Group Therapy in a University Counseling Center: A Quality Improvement ProjectLybbert, Nicole D.; Elder, Jeffrey L.; Bailey, ElLois W.2024Background: Rates of mental illness, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, among college students are increasing and, in some cases, doubling. The worsening mental health of these students leads to adverse outcomes, including lower levels of educational attainment, increased substanc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
8 Risk Factor Assessment and Injected Lidocaine for Intrauterine Device Placement: A Needs AssessmentBell, Lisa M.; Ward, Katie2024Background: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective, long-term, and reversible contraception options that are cost-effective and have excellent continuation rates. These devices also provide emergency contraception and gynecologic treatment benefits. Data indicates that fear of procedural p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
9 Implementation of a LGBTQIA+ Evidence Based Toolkit in an Outpatient General Psychiatry Clinic: Quality Improvement ProjectBawden, Dallin; Jennings, Devan; Webb, Sara2024Background: LGBTQ+ youth are at high risk for significant mental health disorders, including mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Initiating mental health care is arguably intimidating for most; LGBTQ+ youth report they fear being judged and feeling invalidated by MHPs who are supposed to hel...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
10 Implementation of an Evidence-based Intimate Partner Violence Toolkit for Women's Health ProvidersThomas, Danielle N.; Ellis, Jessica2024Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects roughly one of every three women in Utah. The data on IPV prevalence varies widely across states because IPV is not always reported or disclosed due to fear and distrust of healthcare staff and law enforcement agencies. Some providers in Utah believ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
11 Implementation of Screening for T. Vaginalis in Incarcerated Adolescents with VaginasSchwoebel, Courtney B.; Hamilton, Jennifer2024Background: Trichomonas vaginalis, a parasitic infection causing trichomoniasis, is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection globally. Trichomoniasis presents potential reproductive health risks to people with vaginas such as preterm birth, preterm rupture of membranes, heightened...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
12 Implementing a Breastfeeding Establishment Guideline in the NICURivera, Maelee; Knighton, Christina; Patterson, Melinda2024Background: Breastfeeding rates in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) are suboptimal. Prematurity is a significant barrier to breastfeeding in the NICU. Evidence shows that direct breastfeeding does not increase the length of hospital stay for a preterm infant in the NICU. Local Problem: A level...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
13 Implementation of a Renal Failure Risk Assessment Tool Prior to Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Evidence-based Practice ProjectBrim, Rebecca M.; Sharma, Vikas; Lynch, Keisa M.2024Background: Of patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery (CTS), up to 50% are at risk of developing an acute kidney injury (AKI) after surgery (Zaouter et al., 2018). Acute kidney injury and renal failure can increase mortality and morbidity and lead to more extended hospital stays, longer ICU stay...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
14 Imlementing Routine Screening for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder in an Outpatient Psychiatric ClinicSundstrom, Kim; Rogers, Kate; Bullock, Randy2024Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 1%-3% of the world's population and causes significant dysfunction throughout life. Local Problem: Many mental health providers (MHPs) report difficulty diagnosing and treating OCD despite the demonstrated efficacy and accessibility of standard...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
15 Implementing the COPE Mental Health Program in Pediatric Primary CareShumway, Maureen; Melnyk, Bern; Hamilton, Jennifer2024Background: The COVID-19 pandemic worsened mental health needs of pediatric patients, with one in six children showing symptoms nationwide. Primary care providers lack training and resources for effective initial mental health care. Local Problem: In Utah, 20% to 27% of children have mental health d...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
16 Hiring and Embedding Community Health Workers into an Integrated Health System: A Needs AssessmentKeddington, Amanda S.; Gee, Julie2024Background The number of older adults with complex health needs is growing, and this population experiences disproportionate morbidity and mortality. Older adults are at significant risk for having unmet social needs and chronic health conditions. Community health workers (CHWs) have demonstrated po...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP
17 Quality Improvement Project to Improve the Screening Process for Identifying PTSD in the Antepartum PeriodPeterson, Shantel; Ellis, Jessica A.; Bullock, Randy A.2024Background Maternal mental health is an essential aspect of care in pregnancy. Some women experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) before and during pregnancy, which can lead to postpartum PTSD if not treated. This can have long-lasting effects on both the mother and child. If ignored, PTSD ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
18 Creating a Regional Anasthesia CPG to Manage Postoperative Pain in Eligible NICU Patients: A Quality Improvement ProjectKeirsey, Samantha C.; Mansfield, Kelly2024Background: Over 4000 neonates require surgery annually in the United States. The use of opioids for postoperative pain control and sedation during a lengthy stay in the NICU can result in increased cumulative doses, leading to adverse effects in the neonatal patient. Opioid administration may have ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
19 Impact of Evidence-Based Practice Education on New Graduate NursesDaCruz, Phillip L.2024Background: A large hospital in the western United States developed a new graduate nurse residency program. As the hospital works to achieve Magnet status, education leaders identified that a specific focus on evidence- based practice (EBP) would assist in meeting program objectives. Methods: An EBP...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
20 Implementing Screening and a Resource List for Eating Disorders in Primary CareAnderson, Elise; Garrett, Larry2024Background: Eating disorders affect individuals physically and mentally, are more prevalent in young adults, and are associated with multiple comorbidities. Eating disorders occur in 5% of the United States (US) population and up to 10-20% of undergraduate college students. Despite the prevalence, o...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
21 Implementing Practice Changes in Interventional Radiology: Enhancing Patient Safety Through Anticoagulation ProtocolsYoung, Shaleena2024Background: Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Deep Venous Thrombus (DVT), and Pulmonary Embolus (PE) collectively affect millions, with AF alone impacting 3-5 million individuals (Polania et al., 2023). Annually, approximately 250,000 U.S. patients discontinue anticoagulation therapy for surgical procedures...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
22 Integrating ‘APPLES' Therapy into an Early Intervention Program for Infants with Cerebral Palsy: A Needs AssessmentHohnholt, Erin L.; Winter, Sarah; McIntyre, Allison; Ayala, Lauren; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2024Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) commonly results in asymmetric upper extremity impairments. Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is an evidence-based intervention that can improve functional outcomes for children with such impairments. A Positive Parent- Focused Training for Upper Limb Experie...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
23 Implementing General Inpatient (GIP) Hospice Practice on an Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit: An EBP ProjectHoch, Bonnie J.; Hauschildt, Marie; Palmer, Lisa; Randle, Meg; Halsey, Anna Marie; Christensen, Scott S.2024Background: General Inpatient (GIP) Hospice services consist of pain and symptom management in the acute care setting, with high symptom burden requiring more intense management than can be offered at home. GIP hospice promotes better end-of-life (EOL) management and increases access to hospice serv...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
24 Congenital Syphilis Prevention: Intentionally and Equitably Screening for Syphilis in the Third Trimester of PregnancyGeppelt, Cinnamon L.; Baer, Nikki; Phares, Pamela L.2024Background: Incidence rates for syphilis have been rising. In pregnancy, it can lead to congenital syphilis (CS). Although the effects of CS on the fetus can vary widely from no detectable symptoms to death, it is preventable with early detection and treatment of maternal syphilis. The Centers for D...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
25 Implementation of Screening for T. Vaginalis in Incarcerated Adolescents with VaginasSchwoebel, Courtney B.; Hamilton, Jennifer2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
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