Graduate Nursing Project
 
Filters: Collection: "ehsl_gradnu" Subject: "Disease Management" Year End: 2017
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1 Improving Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Technique via a Modern Technology PlatformSteele, Isaac D.2017The overarching goal of this DNP project was to improve metered dose inhaler (MDI) technique by developing an innovative method via telemedicine for providing MDI technique education. MDIs are one of the most commonly used methods for delivery of asthma medication, and yet an astounding percentage o...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
2 Improving Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Technique via a Modern Technology PlatformSteele, Isaac D.2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
3 Improving Glucose Self-Management Practices Among Adults with Type 2 DiabetesKrill, Kathryn E.2016Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has become an enormous health burden affecting all age groups, all ethnicities, and all regions of the world. One in three Americans is at risk for T2DM. The burden of the disease is emotionally, physically, and financially devastating. The risk of complications of T2...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
4 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
5 Optimizing Electronic Health Record Use and Workflow for Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Idaho Minor Emergency and Family PracticeL'Heureux, Nancy2015Primary care providers bear the majority of the responsibility for the ongoing management of the costly, disabling, and deadly chronic disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A preponderance of evidence demonstrates that diabetes management guidelines improve patient outcomes; however, primary car...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
6 Evidence-Based Asthma Guideline Implementation in a Pediatric Primary Care PracticeYoosook, Vanessa2015Despite the availability of national guidelines on asthma management, asthma and its' complications continue to negatively impact many children and their families. Inadequate asthma management decreases quality of life, increases pediatric morbidity and drives up the cost of health care. Pediatric a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
7 Pediatric Obesity Treatment and Reimbursement in Primary CareHomer, Sarah Babcock2014Primary care providers have struggled to find a cost-effective clinically-based pathway to treat pediatric obesity and cardiovascular risk. Providers cite lack of reimbursement for obesity-related services as one reason that precludes their ability to effectively treat obesity. With the implementati...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
8 Optimizing Depression Outcomes in Rural Family PracticeAllen, Melinda2014The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for depression in clinical practices only when the practice has the means and procedure to ensure that the diagnosis can be followed with effective treatment and follow-up. The purpose of this scholarly project is to increase prov...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
9 An Overview of the Microbiome and the Deleterious Effects of AntibioticsTaggart, Hillary2014My project is to review the literature related to the microbiome and the effects of antibiotic use. I will write a manuscript synthesizing and summarizing the information I find. Problem Statement: Healthcare providers are generally unaware of recent studies that show how the complex microbiome play...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
10 Overcoming Clinical Inertia in the Management of Type 2 DiabetesBrown, Lindsey2014Diabetes is a disease associated with significant, life threatening complications. Adequate glycemic control is essential to prevent micro- and macrovascular complications. Despite the wide dissemination of published evidence and clinical guidelines, fewer than half of individuals with diabetes achi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
11 Increasing Awareness and Knowledge of Advance Directives in the Healthy Older Adult CommunityTimm, Melissa2014End-of-life treatment decisions have long been debated among healthcare providers, policy makers, and the public. Historically, physicians made end of life decisions based on the assumption professionals were acting in the patient's "best interest". With advancements in medical technology, patients ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
12 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
13 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
14 A Guideline Weaning Opiate Dependent InfantsStanding, Lyn England2013The scholarly project will provide an evidence-based guideline for the pharmacologic management of infants suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome. Neonatal abstinence syndrome increases the infant's length of hospital stay, impairs maternal-infant relationships, and impairs neurodevelopment (Pa...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
15 An Exploration of the Use of Social Media for Weight LossBolton, Kylie2013Being overweight or obese is the second most preventable cause of death behind tobacco use (Mokdad, Marks, Stroup, and Gerberding, 2004), and now obesity and being overweight has become one of America's top health crises. An estimated 155 million Americans are overweight or obese (Go et al., 2012). ...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
16 Evaluation and Management of New-Onset Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures: A Guide for Primary Care ProvidersBaxter, Nicole2013Seizures are a frightening and potentially life threatening neurological occurrence that Primary Care Providers are ill prepared to evaluate and manage. Although febrile seizures and the role of the Primary Care Provider in managing them are well defined, there are currently no clear guidelines for ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
17 Metabolic Syndrome Pilot Clinic: Group Educational SessionsPolston, Alison2013The Pilot Clinic delivered five interactive counseling sessions to a group of seven patients diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome (MS); a support person or partner was strongly encouraged to accompany the patient to each session. The educational materials focused on pathophysiology, disease comorbiditi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
18 A Quality Assurance Program to Improve Referral Services in a Sleep Disorders Clinic in Southeast IdahoPoulos-Edmo, Helene2013Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep breathing disorder posing increased risk for morbidity and often associated with co-existing disorders, such as, diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure. While prevalence rates vary, it is proposed that 26-32% of the United States population has a high prob...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
19 I'm Not Diabetic, I Have Diabetes: Creating an eBook for Pediatric Diabetes EducationGessell, Christopher C.2013Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) can be particularly overwhelming for a young child whose world has just been turned upside down following diagnosis. The child experiences a myriad of emotions and at some point must accept the disease and its management. If not well controlled throughout the child's ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
20 Use of Information Technology to Improve Asthma Care in the Pediatric PopulationZhao, Jing2013In 1998, the Instituted of Medicine (IOM) Committee on the Quality of Health Care in America was asked to identify strategies for improving the quality of health care in the United States. This Committee identified the role of information technology (IT) as critical in creating a health care system ...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
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