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1 Maintaining Intraoperative Normothermia Using Under-Body Forced Air Warming: A Quality Improvement ProjectDiamond, Sarah A.; Garrett, Larry2022Background: Intraoperative hypothermia occurs when a patient has a core temperature less than 36.1 degrees Celsius. It is a common occurrence and it occurs anywhere from 26-90% of the time patients are in the operating room. At the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, over 40% of surgical patients experience p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
2 Implementation of a Toolkit for Families After Pediatric Sexual Assault: A Quality Improvement ProjectThayer, Madeline A.; Garrett, Larry2022Background: An estimated one in four to eight girls and one in ten to twelve boys are the victims of sexual assault or abuse before reaching adulthood. During an encounter for pediatric sexual assault, patients and caregivers are given extensive information about recovery, coping, and follow up care...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
3 Implementing a Child-Friendly Teaching Tool for Kids with New-onset Type 1 DiabetesPinegar, Amelia J.; Garrett, Larry2022Background: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common chronic diseases in pediatric populations. It affects nearly 19,000 youth each year. This is a life-altering diagnosis with great consequences. American Diabetes Association guidelines recommend that the education for these patients should ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
4 Improving Referral Rates of Hispanics with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus to the IDEAS ProgramRoundy, Anastasia; Garcia, Kimberly2022Background: The incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among Hispanics in the U.S. are higher than the national average. The risk for diabetes and issues with glycemic management result from disparities in social determinants of health within the Hispanic population. Low incomes...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
5 Improving Referrals to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support ProgramsMcCulloch, Jessica M.; Allen, Nancy A.; Litchman, Michelle L.; Neuberger, Julie2022Background: In Utah, 8.6% of adults have diabetes, the state's leading cause of renal failure, blindness in adults <75 years old, and non-traumatic lower-extremity amputation. Diabetes self-management education and support programs improve glucose levels and prevent complications. The American Diabe...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
6 Osteoporosis Management: Strategies to Improve Patient Care Following a Fragility FractureMagiske, Kerry M.J.; Allen, Nancy A.2022Problem: A care gap exists in osteoporosis management (OPM) in females 50+ who have had a fragility fracture (FF). Clinical guidelines recommend prescribing anti-OP medications after a FF, though this recommendation is not commonly followed. The purpose of this needs assessment quality improvement p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
7 Diabetic Bundle Implementation to Improve Clinical Quality Measures: A Quality Improvement ProjectJohnson, Frances M.; Hastings, Katherine M.; Bald, Elizabeth M.; Ose, Dominik; Gee, Julie P.2022Background: In the United States, approximately 34.2 million adults over 18 years of age have diabetes. In Utah alone, over 180,000 adults over the age of 20 years have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Diabetes is costly; about $245 billion each year is spent on care directly or indirectly related t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
8 A Standardized, Incremental Training Model in the University of Utah Emergency DepartmentCrepeau, Scott B.; Garcia, Kimberly; Evans, Alexandra2022Background: Inconsistent training methods registered nurses (RNs) use for precepting leads to varying levels of preparedness of newly hired RNs (recent graduates and those with experience) in the University of Utah Emergency Department (UUED) in 2020. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the UUED experienced...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
9 Implementing Mental Health Screening in COVID-19 SurvivorsStapleton, McKenna L.K.; Brown, Jeanette; Gee, Julie2022Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a myriad of lingering complex and chronic health and mental health problems with a current lack of standardized screening in the outpatient population. Proper management of mental health disorders relies on early screening and intervention for increa...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
10 Preventing the Use of Anti-Reflux Medication in Infants Diagnosed with Cleft Palate through Lifestyle InterventionsMadsen, Kayley A.; Sylvester, Robert; Clifton, Jennifer2022Background: Gastroesophageal reflux is a highly prevalent condition in infants, particularly those with a cleft lip or palate. Children with cleft lip or palate are much more likely to be treated with an anti-reflux medication than the general population of infants. While anti-reflux medication is i...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
11 Improving Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion and Maintenance in the Emergency Department Using a Quality Improvement BundleJones, Alexis L.; Garcia, Kimberly2022Background: Peripheral venous catheter insertion and maintenance is a common procedure undertaken by various healthcare workers using variable techniques. Much research has been published on peripheral venous catheter insertion, maintenance, and strategies to limit complications and disparities. Des...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
12 Guidelines for Sexual and Reproductive Health Conversations for Adolescents with Cystic FibrosisPope, Shelbie A.; Hamilton, Jennifer2022Background: Adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) are sexually active at the same rate as their healthy peers and have educational needs regarding sexual and reproductive health which are both general and disease-specific. CF care team providers recognize the importance of discussing sexual and repr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
13 Improving the Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program at an Urban Free ClinicWalsh, Jeffery; Clifton, Jennifer2022Background: Many patients with abnormal blood pressures are not accurately assessed in a clinical setting. Home blood pressure monitoring allows patients to regularly check their blood pressure without having to come to a clinic. While this resource is becoming more common, it is often underutilized...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
14 Development and Evaluation of a Toolkit for Caregivers of Children Diagnosed with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric SyndromeWhitehead, Samantha; Tufts, Gillian; Gee, Julie P.; Vawdrey, Heidi2022Background: Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) is a rare pediatric disorder that is characterized by an abrupt onset of obsessive-compulsive tendencies and restrictive eating behaviors. PANS can mirror many other diseases, has an unknown cause, and has symptoms that wax and wane,...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
15 Improve Adherence to the Nurse-Driven Continuous Intravenous Heparin Administration Protocol on a Neurocritical Care UnitCastle, Bronwynne2022Background: Anticoagulation therapy is associated with high rates of dosing errors, and intravenous heparin therapy accounts for two-thirds of those errors. The therapeutic margins for heparin are narrow, and errors result in coagulation times that are too short or prolonged and can produce harmful ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
16 Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk in Women Through Goal Setting and Virtual Interval Follow UpVery, Katrina; Phares, Pamela2022Background: Cardiometabolic (CM) disorders are primarily lifestyle-induced and cause significant morbidity and mortality in women. Heart disease is responsible for 1 in 5 female deaths and is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Diminishing the consequences of CM disorders is w...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
17 Enhancing Competency Among Health Care Professionals in Caring for Victims of Domestic Violence at The Urban Indian Center in Salt Lake City, UtahMcMinimee, Kate M.; Clifton, Jennifer2022Background: American Indian and Alaskan Native women are at higher risk than any other demographic for being victims of domestic violence. Identified barriers that prevent health professionals from addressing domestic violence during clinic visits include lack of education, training, and time. Provi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
18 Outcomes from Reoperative Bariatric Surgery: A Needs AssessmentCrapo, Kelsey S.; Allen, Nancy A.2022Background: Bariatric surgery is the gold standard treatment for severe obesity. When weight regain, insufficient weight loss, or complications occur after bariatric surgery, a second surgery may be required. Reoperative bariatric surgery is a newer and more complex procedure with limited studies or...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
19 Creating a MyChart Tool Kit to Improve Online Patient-Portal Use among Heart Failure PatientsFarrenkopf, Katie; Ugolini, Sharon; Garcia, Kimberly2022Background: Heart Failure (HF) is a chronic, debilitating disease that affects more than 26 million individuals worldwide. Self-care regimens, such as weight tracking, dietary restrictions, and prescription medication can be very complex for HF patients. The use of patient portals can improve access...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
20 An Evidence-Based Intervention to Enhance the Readiness of Providers to Discuss Medical Cannabis With Patients Who Have Chronic Neurological ConditionsTaylot, Christopher G.2020Background: In 2018, Utah voters approved Proposition 2, which will allow patients to use cannabis when recommended by a licensed provider. Availability and legal implications have left providers with significant knowledge deficits in prescribing cannabis. The purpose of this project was to develop ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
21 Encouraging Provider Referrals to Community Based Prediabetic Management Program in a Primary Care SettingGip-Duran, Van2020Background.Untreated prediabetes causes long-term health consequences. When untreated, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes within five years. In the United States (U.S.), prediabetes affected over 80 million Americans in 2015 (e.g., one in three adults); 90 percent of adults do not know the...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
22 Implementing a Self-Measured/Home Blood Pressure Monitoring ProgramJohnson, Sandra Benson2020The purpose of this Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to implement a self-measured/home blood pressure (SMHBP) monitoring program at one stand-alone, urban primary care clinic, offering free medical services to low income children and adults with no health insurance. The clinic is run ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
23 Exploration of Barriers to Diabetes EducationCole, Mary2020Background: The prevalence of diabetes continues to increase annually, with the estimated prevalence of diabetes escalating to 54.9 million Americans by 2030. Diabetes can lead to a variety of health complications, which may lead to increased health care costs. Diabetes Self-Management Education a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
24 Exploring Provider Barriers to Patient Case Submissions for an Academic-Based Behavioral Health ECHO ProgramDavis, Mikyla2020Background: Behavioral Health ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a telementoring program that connects providers in rural and underserved areas to behavioral health specialists. The program uses case-based discussions and didactic lessons to enhance the knowledge and skill of prov...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
25 Assessing Oncology Inpatient Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs,and Level of Confidence in Distress ScreeningShamo, Youngbeen2020Background: Patients with cancer commonly experience distress and the need for psychosocial care is well recognized as an essential part of cancer care worldwide. However, numerous studies have reported the failure to optimally manage distress. One factor contrib...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
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