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1 Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: Improving Education About High-Risk BehaviorsBingham, Annie2016Studies have demonstrated that teens are more likely to participate in high-risk behaviors than other age groups. These behaviors include the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs, as well as engaging in unprotected sex and disordered eating. Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who participa...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
2 An Initiative to Identify and Address Dementia Patient and Provider Needs in Community ClinicsMorgan, Deborah2019The majority of individuals living with dementia receive their care from Primary Care Providers. Multiple barriers such as time limitations, lack of specialist knowledge and lack of available resources have been identified in such a model, with caregivers of dementia patients reporting frustration a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
3 Ask What? Female Sexual Dysfunction Screening Provider TrainingRieff, Mollie2014This project assessed providers' comfort with and knowledge of female sexual dysfunction screening tools and resources before and after a sexual dysfunction training session, thereby determining training session efficacy as a quality improvement project in a large faculty practice. Problem Statement...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
4 Assessing the Nutritional Status of Rural Elderly Veterans in the Uintah BasinRust, Sandra2016Malnutrition is a significant problem in the elderly, with as much as 10% of the population living in communities being malnourished and with rates rising significantly higher in long-term care residents. The geriatric population is expected to double over the next sixty years and malnutrition is ex...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
5 Bulimia Management in a Primary Care SettingGalbraith, Brianne Moffitt2014Bulimia nervosa is psychiatric condition characterized by self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, diuretic use or excessive exercising (Frank et al., 2012). Bulimia can result in various medical complications. Subsequently, patients who suffer from bulimia initially seek care from their primary care ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
6 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
7 Determining the Barriers and Beliefs of Salt Lake City Iraqi Refugee Torture Survivors Related to Metabolic and Cardiovascular DiseasePaulsen, Brooke2016The 2003 war in Iraq caused the displacement of over 4.2 million people. Since 2007, over 60,000 Iraqi refugees have resettled in the United States. In Utah, Iraqi refugees are the second largest refugee population. Iraqi refugees have a high prevalence of metabolic and cardiovascular disease prior ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
8 Health Promotion for Older Adults: A Framework for Personalized Health Advice During Medicare Wellness VisitsLand, Lauren2013As the population ages, growing evidence supports health promotion strategies to optimize functional status and reduce morbidity and mortality in older adults. Medicare Wellness Visits provide a unique opportunity to deliver preventive care services to this population on an annual basis. Key require...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
9 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
10 Improving Postpartum Depression Screening and ReferralsGarrett, Heather2019Depression is the most common complication associated with the childbearing process, and delayed or inadequate treatment can be detrimental for mother, child and family. Depressive symptoms during postpartum can vary, and the use of a standardized screening tool can aide clinicians in evaluating the...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
11 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
12 Improving Screening and Referral of Psychiatric Outpatients with Eating Disorder through Implementation of ToolkitBalmforth, Kelsie2019Eating disorders (ED) affect between 20-30 million people within the United States, and the prevalence of these disorders is increasing. Approximately 97% of individuals with ED have one or more co-occurring psychiatric conditions related to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Mental health pr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
13 Integrating Refugee Youth Mental Health Screenings into the Domestic Refugee Medical ExaminationChapman, Diane2015Refugees are people displaced from their native countries and unable to return due to a fear of persecution. Refugees often experience cumulative stressors during the preflight, flight, and resettlement periods. Refugees of all ages have considerable risks for the development of mental distress. A h...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
14 Screening for Impaired Glucose Tolerance in the Adolescent PopulationToone, Keira2014Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) occurs when the body's cells are not able to effectively utilize available insulin. As a result, plasma glucose levels are elevated, but not considered high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. This occurs in about 16% of the adolescent population in the United States...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
15 Screening for Toxic Stress In The 4 Year Old ChildWhite, Alexandria2015Introduction: The purpose of this project was to assist an urban clinic in implementing a quality improvement (QI) project to screen 4-year-old children at well child visits for symptoms of toxic stress, and to assist with the development and implementation of a sustainability plan. Problem Statemen...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
16 Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Psychotherapy: A Quality Improvement Project for Alcohol Use in PsychotherapyJudd, Christian M.2019Substance abuse is a major problem in the United States. Previous research indicates that the use of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol use improves outcomes in at-risk patients. The purpose of this study was to determine if using a SBIRT toolkit could reduc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
17 Using Leadership Principles and Theory to Implement an Automated PHQ-9 into an EMRScheese, Carolyn2019Universal screening of patients with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression screening tool can help identify those who may be at risk for suicide. This quality improvement (QI) project assesses the effectiveness of implementing and automating the PHQ-9 into an Electronic Medical Record ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
18 Improving Screening and Provider Comfort with Counseling for Dietary Supplement Use at the University of Utah Student Health ClinicDolling, Rebekah A.2023It is estimated that 57.6% of Americans have used at least one dietary supplement in the past 30 days. Using dietary supplements places patients at risk for adverse drug reactions. It is standard of care to assess for dietary supplement use. Implementing a toolkit to support providers in screening a...Graduate Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
19 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.2024Congenital 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, high specificit...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
20 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.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
21 Postpartum Depression: Development and Evaluation of a Screening Workflow Process in the Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLaBerge, Chloe C.; Anker, Jenn; Hearne, Jenny2023Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication of childbirth. Typically, screening for PPD is performed in the immediate postpartum period, followed by interval screening at the pediatrician office during well child visits. Within the general population, about 10-15% of moth...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
22 Identifying Female Sexual Dysfunction in Primary CareJohnson, Quinta2023Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) commonly affects women across the lifespan though many components of FSD are easily treatable or improved with education. Many clinicians are ill-equipped to address FSD with patients in their daily practice due to a lack of training in their educational programs. Loc...Nursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
23 Improving Screening and Provider Comfort with Counseling for Dietary Supplement Use at the University of Utah Student Health ClinicDolling, Rebekah A.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
24 Implementing a Prediabetes Screening and Toolkit in the Emergency DepartmentWright, Dallin; Hanna, Elizabeth; Reinke Lynn F.2024POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology
25 Implementing a Prediabetes Screening and Toolkit in the Emergency DepartmentWright, Dallin; Hanna, Elizabeth; Reinke Lynn F.2024Literature shows that prediabetes affects millions of people in the United States. Of these individuals, 8 out of 10 are unaware they are prediabetic. Without early intervention, these individuals are at risk for developing complications from diabetes that can be costly, life- altering, or even fata...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology
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