Graduate Nursing Project
 
Filters: Collection: "ehsl_gradnu" Subject: "Comorbidity"
1 - 25 of 22
Number of results to display per page
TitleCreatorDateDescriptionRelation Is Part Of
1 Educating CDEs to Screen for Impaired Cognition in Elderly Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes MellitusCardenas, Elizabeth2014There is a growing population of older Americans with diabetes at increased risk for cognitive impairment, however this risk is poorly disseminated among providers of diabetes care. The purpose of this project was to research and disseminate the state of the science regarding the increased risk for ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
2 Diabetes Management in the Very Elderly: An Integrative Review of Glycemic Guidelines and Assessment of Current Practice for the Treatment of Diabetes in the ElderlyMason, Charlotte2013Diabetes is a complex, multifaceted condition that involves genetics, behavior patterns, environmental factors, cultural and religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, existing co-morbid conditions, and age. The purpose of this integrated literature review was to establish clinical guideline recommend...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
3 Identifying and Monitoring Adverse Cardio-Metabolic Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics in a Behavioral Health UnitRivera, Irma2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
4 Depression in Elderly ClientsYardley, Tawni2013According to the World Health Organization, depression is the fourth leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and it is expected to rise to the second leading cause by 2020 (WHO, 2012). Depression has been shown to increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs while delaying recover...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
5 Improving Prediabetes Identification and Management in Primary CareGundersen, Shaun2016Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a large and growing epidemic in the United States, leading to significant morbidity, mortality, and enormous healthcare costs. Despite this epidemic, little has been done in the healthcare system to assist with diabetes prevention. Appropriate treatment, including ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
6 Evaluation and Treatment Guidelines for Depression in Heart Failure PatientsMorrison, Tod2013Heart failure affects more than 5.7 million Americans (Pressler et. al, 2011) with approximately 500,000 new cases diagnosed annually (Jiang et. al, 2008). Depression is a prevalent comorbidity associated with heart failure (Silver, 2010). Depression in heart failure patients leads to increased mort...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
7 Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Treating Chronic Pain in Women Veterans at a Veterans Administration Medical CenterHouskeeper, Karla2014Primary care providers are often uneducated on how to effectively treat and manage chronic pain, yet they prescribe 20 percent of all narcotics given for pain (Manubay, Muchow & Sullivan, 2011). Managing chronic pain with an interdisciplinary approach is a more successful treatment, especially as na...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
8 Increasing Driving Safety Conversations Between Primary Care Providers and Older AdultsBarrus, C. Leilani2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Family / Adult Gerontology, Poster
9 Preventing the Use of Anti-Reflux Medication in Infants Diagnosed with Cleft Palate through Lifestyle InterventionsMadsen, Kayley A.; Sylvester, Robert; Clifton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
10 Creating an Adult Congenital Cardiology Transition of Care Program at a Tertiary Care FacilityAnderson, Matthew2018Due to advances in surgical and medical management there is a rapidly growing population of adolescent and young adult survivors of congenital heart disease (CHD). Recent data reveals there are more adults than children with CHD. These CHD survivors are at risk of both cardiac and non-cardiac morbid...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
11 Pain Assessment in Older Adults with Cognitive DysfunctionGilbert, Karen A.2017This project examined the utility of an educational module to increase the knowledge and understanding of the application of current clinical guidelines by a health care team (HCT) in the assessment of pain in older adults with cognitive dysfunction. Twelve members of the HCT in a local memory care ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
12 Smoking Cessation for Veterans in Outpatient Mental HealthSlack, Armando Manny2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
13 Monitoring Adverse Cardio- Metabolic Effects of Antipsychotic Use in a Behavioral Health UnitRivera, Irma2018Background: Studies suggest that individuals with serious mental illness have higher rates of morbidity and premature mortality compared to the general population. Atypical antipsychotics are used to a myriad of psychiatric disorders but evidence suggests that treatm ent with these medications i...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
14 Increasing Driving Safety Conversations Between Primary Care Providers and Older AdultsBarrus, C. Leilani2018The older adult population (65 years and older) is increasing rapidly and age-related changes in vision, sensation, motor function, and cognition in addition to medications and medical conditions can have a deleterious effect on driving ability (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1999)....Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
15 Pain Assessment in Older Adults with Cognitive DysfunctionGilbert, Karen A.2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Family / Adult Gerontology, Poster
16 Proposal for Implementation of a Hospital Elder Life Program for the Prevention of Delirium at a Veteran's Administrative Hospital in the Intermountain WestCoates, Catherine2016This scholarly project was the development and presentation of a business plan proposing the implementation of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), for the prevention of delirium, in hospitalized veterans aged 65 years and older. The business plan presented data specific to the Veterans Administr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
17 Piloting a Weight Management Program at a College Health CenterPrice, Jared2018Background: Approximately 37% of US college students report being either overweight or obese. A college health center at a large Western US university routinely screens students for overweight and obesity, but offers limited weight management counseling. The purpose of this quality improvement proje...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
18 Implementation of a Benzodiazepine Clinical Practice Guideline in an Outpatient Mental Health SettingJolley, Dana2019In the treatment of mental health disorders, the use of benzodiazepines is increasingly falling out of favor due to rising evidence concerning the risk of abuse and dependence. Despite the evidence against such use of benzodiazepines, there is a lack of provider-focused intervention designed to disc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
19 Smoking Cessation for Veterans in Outpatient Mental HealthSlack, Armando Manny2018Veterans with comorbid mental health issues, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, have a higher use of cigarette and tobacco use. The Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) offers smoking cessation groups, which consist of 6-week sessions recommended by the ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
20 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
21 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
22 An Expanded Examination of Outcomes from Revisional Bariatric Surgery: A Needs AssessmentReynolds, Lauren M.2023Background: Bariatric surgery has been established as the first-line treatment for morbid obesity. Revisional bariatric surgery follows a failed or complicated primary bariatric procedure; however, the outcomes of revisional bariatric surgery remain controversial. The current recommendation for revi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
1 - 25 of 22