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1 Improving Eating Disorder Screening and Provider Confidence in an Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: A Screening and Education Quality ProjectSchulzke, Melissa2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
2 Improving Eating Disorder Screening and Provider Confidence in an Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: A Screening and Education Quality ProjectSchulzke, Melissa2023Background: Eating disorders affect approximately 9% of the population and have the second highest mortality rate among mental illnesses. Local Problem: Many healthcare providers lack confidence in recognizing and treating eating disorders. Standardized screening tools have demonstrated effectivenes...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
3 Standardizing Concussion Management Across Seven Youth Correctional Facilities in Utah: A Quality Improvement ProjectCannon, Spencer S.2023Background: A quality improvement project was conducted over a three-month period aimed at improving concussion management across seven youth correctional facilities in Utah. Concussions are a growing public health concern and are seen in the highest numbers among incarcerated young men ages 15-24. ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
4 Standardizing Concussion Management Across Seven Youth Correctional Facilities in Utah: A Quality Improvement ProjectCannon, Spencer S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP, Poster
5 Improving the Quality and Frequency of Screening for Urinary Incontinence in the Primary Care SettingDean-Smith, Mari2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
6 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
7 Increasing Screening for Adult ADHD in Primary CareWynn, Taylor M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
8 Increasing Screening for Adult ADHD in Primary CareWynn, Taylor M.; Hart, Sara2023Background: An estimated 70% of adults with ADHD are undiagnosed, which puts individuals at increased risk of medical and psychiatric comorbidities, suicide, accidental injury, and all-cause mortality. However, primary care is ideal for screening and identifying adults at risk of undiagnosed ADHD. L...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
9 Improving Providers' Knowledge of the Benefits of Early Identification of AmyloidosisSouthwick, Haley2023Background: Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is an underdiagnosed systemic infiltrative disease that may involve the heart and cause heart failure. The median survival of cardiac amyloidosis is around 3.5 years without treatment. Earlier diagnosis is critical, as novel therapies for cardiac amyloido...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
10 Improving Providers' Knowledge of the Benefits of Early Identification of AmyloidosisSouthwick, Haley2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
11 Improving Referrals of Hispanics with T2DM to IDEAS ProgramRoundy, Anastasia; Garcia, Kimberly2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
12 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.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
13 Implementing Mental Health Screening in COVID-19 SurvivorsStapleton, McKenna L.K.; Brown, Jeanette; Gee, Julie2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
14 Increasing Provider Use of a Sleep Assessment Instrument at a VA Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectGavin, Lindsay P.; Doyon, Katherine; Webb, Sara M.2022Background: In the United States, sleep dysfunction occurs in 50-80% of patients seeking psychiatric treatment, compared to 10-18% of adults in the general U.S. population. In the veteran population, those numbers are magnified, and larger still in the veteran population who seek psychiatric treatme...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
15 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
16 Utilization of a Sleep Assessment Instrument at a VA Outpatient Mental Health ClinicGavin, Lindsay P.; Doyon, Katherine; Webb, Sara M.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
17 Implementing the ACE Screening Tool to Improve Access to Trauma-Focused Care for Patients with a Substance Use DisorderButler, Nathan W.; Webb, Sara; Tufts, Gillian2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
18 Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Existing Late-Onset Sepsis Tool in a Level III NICUValadez, Marta G.; Hardin, Pamela2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
19 Increasing Chlamydia Screening Rates in Primary CareDowdle, McCall; Phares, Pamela2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
20 Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Existing Late Onset Sepsis Tool in a Culture-positive Patient Subgroup at a Level III Newborn Intensive Care UnitValadez, Marta G.; Hardin, Pamela2022Background: Late-onset sepsis is an overwhelming systemic response to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection and a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign has recommended each unit have a systematic sepsis screening process. Implementing a screening approach...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
21 Implementation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale as a Universal Screening Tool in a Rural Utah Postpartum PopulationHopkins, Megan E.; Bailey, ElLois2022Background: Major and minor depressive episodes during the perinatal period impact 12-20% of all childbearing women. Consequences of maternal depression include maternal dysfunction- psychosocial, relational, occupational, and physical, pre-term delivery, dysfunction in the maternal-infant relations...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
22 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
23 A Project to Implement Routine Perinatal Depression Screening at the St. George OB/GYN ClinicTaylor, Buffy; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2022Background: Perinatal depression (PD) is a complication of pregnancy and postpartum. Unfortunately, many obstetric and primary care providers do not screen for perinatal depression leading to its underdiagnosis. Untreated PD has severe consequences for the pregnancy dyad and family, ranging from pre...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
24 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
25 A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Screening for Chlamydia in a Primary Care SettingDowdle, McCall; Phares, Pamela2022Background: Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Nearly two-thirds of reported chlamydia cases occur in individuals aged 15-24 years. Most women infected with chlamydia are asymptomatic. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
26 Implementing the ACE Screening Tool to Improve Access to Trauma-Focused Care for Individuals with a Substance Use DisorderButler, Nathan W.; Webb, Sara; Tufts, Gillian2022Background: Research has shown that individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) have high rates of childhood trauma. Individuals who experience high levels of childhood trauma are 4-12 times more likely to have a SUD. Trauma-informed care supports SUD treatment interventions by identifying root ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
27 Implementation of the CGI-S Screening Tool at an Outpatient Mental Health ClinicRehbein, Kaitrin; Morgan, Deborah2022Background: Psychiatric providers struggle to keep consistent records of patient outcomes through valid and reliable statistical tools compared to their medical provider counterparts (Kilbourne et al., 2018). The Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) tool is a well- established research rating...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
28 Implementation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) as a Universal Screening Tool in a Rural Utah Postpartum PopulationHopkins, Megan E.; Bailey, ElLois2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
29 Implementation of the CGI-S Screening Tool at an Outpatient Mental Health ClinicRehbein, Kaitrin; Morgan, Deborah2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
30 Initiate Perinatal Depression Screening at the St. George OB/GYN ClinicTaylor, Buffy; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
31 Addressing Barriers to Substance Use Screening During Prenatal VisitsReid, Adriana; Schultz, Catherine H.; Smid, Marcela2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
32 Social Needs Screening in the Emergency Department: Workflow Analysis and Creating EducationBadgerow, Alaina2021Healthy People 2020 emphasizes the need to develop and transform environments, both socially and physically that improve health for everyone as one of the four main goals for the upcoming decade (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2020). This focus demonstrates the need to look at th...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
33 Implementing Screening for Substance Use in the Prenatal SettingMurray, Taylor; Simonsen, Sara; Smid, Marcela2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
34 Underutilization of Routine Mental Health Screening by Pediatric ProvidersGardiner, Becky; Al-Khudairi, Amanda; Warcup, Ali2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
35 Screening for Social Needs in the Emergency DepartmentBadgerow, Alaina2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education, Poster
36 An Improved Hearing Screening Protocol for the Most Vulnerable InfantsBlatt, McKenzie; Johnson, Adrienne; Hamilton, Jennifer L.2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
37 Effectiveness of an Education Intervention to Improve Depression Screening Rates in the Emergency DepartmentPatterson, Emmy Lou2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
38 Reducing Rates of Adolescent Electronic-Cigarette Use by Effective Primary Care: A Quality Improvement ProjectHorton, Matthew A.; Child, Clinton2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
39 Implementing Routine Screening for Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress DisorderWebb, Sara2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
40 Improving Quality and Compliance of Suicide ScreeningStephens, Mary (Katy) Larson; Johnson, Linda2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
41 Improving Quality and Compliance of Suicide ScreeningStephens, Mary (Katy) Larson2020Background:Suicide is one of the ten leading causes of death in the United States, with treatment costing the healthcare system over 70 billion dollars. It is essential to properly screen and identify patients most at risk. Additionally, the joint commission identified poor suicide screening or asse...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
42 Depression Screening and Provider Education Within a County Health DepartmentShewell, Adrianne2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
43 Feasibility and Acceptability of the Delivery of Male Reproductive Health Screening and Education Within the Context of a Rural Utah Public Health DepartmentFulmer, Josephine2020Background: The United States unplanned pregnancy rate is 45%, higher than other developed nations. Most interventions aimed at preventing unplanned pregnancy are targeted towards women, however, it requires both a female and male to achieve a pregnancy. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
44 Feasibility and Acceptability of the Delivery of Male Reproductive Health Screening and Education Within the Context of a Rural Utah Public Health DepartmentFulmer, Josephine; Simonson, Sara2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
45 Reducing Rates of Adolescent Electronic-Cigarette Use by Effective Primary Care: A Quality Improvement ProjectHorton, Matthew A.2020Background: Primary care providers have the ability to combat false perceptions about electronic cigarettes' safety. Research shows screening and education are needed in primary care. Despite the increased use of electronic cigarettes (EC) among adolescent youth (AY) populations ages 11-18 years-old...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
46 Recognition and Diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) in the VALundquist, Margaret E.2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
47 Improved Screening of Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Room on MauiBentley, Joshua R.; Palmer, Molly; Johnson, Michael2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
48 Implementing An Educational Module for Clinicians About the Effects of Marijuana UseSpeed, Michael2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
49 Improved Screening of Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Room on MauiBentley, Joshua R.2019Psychiatric patients who present as suicidal in the main rural emergency room on Maui are not being evaluated with a standard and reliable screening tool. This creates unreliable admission criteria and inconsistent outcomes for patients. Several patients who would have benefitted from admission were...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
50 Making the Connection for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Patients Through Improved Knowledge and Screening at the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Medical CenterLundquist, Margaret E.2019Problem Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is an underrecognized heritable connective tissue disorder (HCTD) that presents with joint hypermobility, hyperextensible skin, tissue fragility, and can also have widespread systemic manifestations. A knowledge gap among providers leads to lengthy delays in diag...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
51 Developing a Marijuana Counseling Module to Improve Mental and Physical Health OutcomesSpeed, Michael2019Problem/Background: Many years of recent United States military conflict have produced a large number of experienced combat veterans who face the challenge of reintegrating back into a civilian lifestyle. Mental health conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are common among these v...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
52 Implementing VTE Screening in an Urgent Care SettingTurgoose, William2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
53 Panic-like Anxiety and Unexplained Chest PainHermansen, Gary2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
54 Implementing Educational Training of the PHQ-2&9 in Primary Care ClinicNicol, Hanna2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
55 Establishing Routine Antenatal Depression ScreeningHimes, Annette2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
56 Improving Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Screening in Primary CareHill, Alycia2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
57 Post-ICU PTSD Risk Screening ToolDayton, Kali2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
58 Evaluation of a Telehealth Intervention for Postpartum DepressionWharton, Hollie J.2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
59 Increasing Identification of Perinatal Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Education Module for Women's Health ProvidersWilliams, Erin2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
60 A Clinical Practice Guideline for the Recognition, Diagnosis and Management of Neonatal DeliriumSchulte, Krista2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
61 Improving Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Screening in Primary CareHill, Alycia2018Background: Dysfunction means that something is not working appropriately. The pelvic floor is composed of a network of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that act like a hammock to support the organs of the pelvis: the uterus, vagina, bladder, urethra, and rectum. If the muscles of these organs become...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
62 Implementing Screening for Venous Thromboembolism in an Urgent Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Pilot ProjectTurgoose, William2018Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, may have serious health consequences for patients. However, over-referral of patients with these suspected symptoms may also result in burden to emergency departments and health care systems. E...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
63 Assessing and Improving Health Care Provider's Knowledge and Treatment of Panic-like Anxiety and Unexplained Chest Pain in the Emergency DepartmentHermansen, Gary2018This project assesses the knowledge and attitudes of health care providers (HCPs) in the emergency department (ED) of a 120-bed teaching hospital, regarding patients who present with unexplained chest pain (UCP), who may be suffering from panic-like anxiety (PLA). Several researchers have found that...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
64 Evaluation of a Telehealth Intervention for Postpartum DepressionWharton, Hollie J.2018Purpose. This project investigated the effectiveness of using a computer-based telehealth platform in order to facilitate early recognition and initiation of interventions for postpartum depression (PPD). The purpose of this project was to increase awareness and prevention of postnatal depression th...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
65 Screening of Patients at Risk for Post-Intensive Care Unit Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderDayton, Kali2018Many patients discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU) setting experience post-ICU post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for up to a year after discharge. With the right knowledge and screening tools ICU staff can minimize the frequency and severity of post-ICU PTSD. The focus of this project w...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
66 A Clinical Practice Guideline for the Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management of Neonatal DeliriumSchulte, Krista2018Purpose. The objective of this project was to create a clinical practice guideline (CPG) in order to standardize the assessment and treatment of neonatal delirium in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) environment. Methods. An evidence-based CPG was developed using literature pertaining to pediatri...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
67 Increasing Awareness of Perinatal Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Education Module for Women's Health ProvidersWilliams, Erin2018Objective: The purpose of this project was to develop and evaluate an educational intervention to improve women's healthcare providers' knowledge of perinatal posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Background: Approximately 16% of women meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD in the perinatal period. Pregn...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
68 Establishing Routine Antenatal Depression Screening in a Medium-Sized Private Group Obstetric PracticeHimes, Annette2018Background. Antenatal depression is one of the most common complications of pregnancy (UMMHC, 2016). Studies have found prevalence rates anywhere from 14-23% in obstetric populations. Unfortunately, less than ten percent of American adults are appropriately screened for depression, and this statisti...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
69 Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing One Key Question® in a Midwifery Practice within a University Health SystemLabbe, Krista L.2018Prevention of unintended pregnancy and promotion of health prior to conception are widely accepted approaches to lowering maternal and infant mortality. Despite the likely substantial return on investment, routine screening for pregnancy intention is not typically incorporated into the care of repro...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
70 Implementing Training Modules to Facilitate the Patient Health Questionnaire-2&9 (PHQ-2&9) Screening Administration for Improving Depression Screening in a Local Free ClinicNicol, Hanna2018Background: Major depressive disorder affects approximately 9 percent of the adult population annually and has a 17 percent lifetime prevalence in the United States (Maurer, 2012; Meyer & Grob, 2014; NIMH, 2015). Adult depression occurs more frequently in low income and uninsured populations in the ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
71 Prostate Cancer Screening: Using Informed Decision Making in Primary Care SettingsStaley, Jason2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
72 Congenital CMV and Timely Newborn Hearing Screens in the NICUBoogaard, Melanie2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Poster
73 Implementation of an Obesity Screening/Intervention Program at a College Student Health ClinicWhite, Ryan2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Poster
74 A Pilot Study to Assess the Prevalence of Complicated Grief in a Veteran Outpatient Clinic PopulationHaynes, Lara Burns2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
75 Assessing Female Sexual Dysfunction: Creating a Tool for Improved DiagnosisBeck, Molly W.2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
76 Prediabetes Screening in the Emergency RoomAloia, Andrew2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
77 The CJC Multidisciplinary Team Puzzle: Where Does the Medical Exam Fit?Bleak, Amy2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
78 Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Primary CareBywater, Kelsey2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Emergency DepartmentsBurt, Erin2017Throughout the nation, Emergency departments (EDs) and primary care clinics identify twice as many intimate partner violence victims through routine screening as compared to other healthcare settings that do not routinely screen. The healthcare staffs' compliance to screening is essential to help re...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
85 Prostate Cancer Screening: Using Informed Decision Making in Primary Care SettingsStaley, Jason2017Since 2012, multiple new guidelines have been issued advising changes in screening for prostate cancer (PC). New guidelines suggest limiting the frequency of prostate cancer screening, although prostate cancer is now the most prevalent form of cancer in males 30 years and older in the United States ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
86 Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in a Primary Care SettingBywater, Kelsey2017Intimate partner violence (IPV) leads to serious health complications for women and has become a public health crisis across the US. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians screen all women of childbearing age for IPV, such as domestic violence (DV), and to provide ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
87 Examining Changes in the Mental Health Status of Refugees Over the First Six Months of Resettlement Using the Refugee Health Screener-15 (RHS-15)Dhakhwa, Niva2016Refugees are people forced to leave their native countries and unable to return due to fear of war, violence, or political instability. Every year about 69,987 refugees resettle in the United States and approximately 1,200 refugees arrive in Utah. Refugees face various challenges, such as language a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
88 Provider Education on Hypersexual DisorderFrost, Jessalyn2016Despite literature demonstrating hypersexual disorder (HD) as a growing problem with significant medical and psychosocial consequences, many providers lack the knowledge and skills needed to identify and treat hypersexual disorder. This project provided mental health care clinicians an online educat...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
89 Improving Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Among Adults 50 and OlderPreston, Morgan Broadway2016Sexual risk taking behavior is not limited to the younger populations. With the various improvements made in heath care, people are living longer and healthier lives, and sexual expression has become an integral portion of an older adult's livelihood. However, due to a variety of factors, sexually t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
90 Implementation of Depression Screening Program in a Primary Care SettingWestern, Lisa2016The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for depression in primary care settings. Limited access to mental health providers results in the need for primary care providers (PCP) to feel comfortable and confident screening and treating depression. Currently, usage of validated tool...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
91 Integrating Falls Specialist Referrals into Primary Care: Barriers and ImplementationCatchpole, Laura A.2015Falls are common among the older adult (≥ 65 years) population and may result in significant morbidity and mortality, including: diminished physical and cognitive ability, exacerbation of chronic medical conditions, isolation, hospitalizations, and death. Because of serious implications for the in...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
92 Adolescent Depression Screening in Primary CareStapley, Nicole2015The purpose of the project was to identify the most reliable and valid adolescent depression screening tool(s) to be used in primary care and develop a manuscript discussing the significance of adolescent depression, the importance of screening in primary care, and the most effective screening tools...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
93 Hepatitis C Screening in the Birth Cohort (1945-1965)Fillmore, Eric2015Hepatitis C is one of the most common blood borne pathogens in the United States. It is an insidious infection that frequently remains asymptomatic in its host, causing damage years after initial contact. The negative health effects of an undiagnosed hepatitis C infection often include liver cirrhos...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
94 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
95 Postpartum Depression: Faith-Based Health PromotionThomas, Mary2014Postpartum depression (PPD) is experienced by 10%-15% of women per year and often goes under recognized by women and communities (CDC, 2008). It is the most serious of postpartum disorders and most common pregnancy-related illness. Women experiencing PPD may not seek help for multiple reasons, inclu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
96 An Evaluation of Follow-up for Postpartum Depression in Mothers with a History of DepressionKelley, Sarah2014The purpose of this project was to evaluate provider follow-up at postpartum visits for women diagnosed with a history of depression before, during, or after a pregnancy in a large CNM/WHNP faculty practice. A chart review was completed on all women age 18 or older who gave birth at a large teaching...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
97 Improving Integration of HEEADSSS Screening in Adolescent Preventative Care Visits - A Practice Improvement ProjectJorgensen, Jennifer2014Despite general consensus that adolescents should receive annual preventative care during which psychosocial screening and provision of pertinent anticipatory guidance is provided, studies have demonstrated that few receive this standard of care. This problem is clinically significant when you consi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
98 An Educational Tool with Recommendations for Providers: Barriers to Screening for Hepatitis B in Asian American and Pacific IslandersLynch, Keisa M.2013Healthcare providers have long subscribed to the notion of providing culturally competent healthcare to diverse populations. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are the fastest growing minority group in the United States and chronic hepatitis B affects more of this population then the gene...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
99 A Treatment Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia at the Hope ClinicHeckel, Geoffrey J.2013Dyslipidemia is a major independent risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease, the current leading cause of death in the United States. Despite wide dissemination of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines and strong evidence supporting the cli...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
100 Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Follow-Up Within a Large Midwifery PracticeGerman, Lindsey2013The purpose of this project was to evaluate a large faculty practice, BirthCare HealthCare (BCHC), to determine current processes of postpartum screening of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), involving the following steps: determine, through chart review, rates of postpartum screening f...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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