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1 Health Disparities Among Hispanic Adults in the Intensive Care UnitGutierrez, Sandra2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
2 Provider Perceptions of Palliative Care in an Emergency DepartmentTateoka, Elizabeth Buffy2016Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is defined by Healthy People 2020, and addresses aspects of physical, mental, emotional, and social health, and how health status affects and impacts emotions and overall satisfaction with life (USDHHS, 2015). Emergency departments see high volumes of older adu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
3 Utah Congenital Heart Disease Transition ProgramAnderson, Matthew2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
4 Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities Among Hispanic Adults in the Intensive Care Unit: A Needs AssessmentGutierrez, Sandra2018The existence of health disparities among Hispanic adults in the critical care setting has been well documented. Multifactorial causes are often implicated but clear characterizations for health disparities in this setting have not been identified. The purpose of this needs assessment was to investi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
5 Identifying and Addressing Preoperative Iron Deficient Anemia in the Orthopedic Surgery Setting: A Needs Assessment ProjectClaflin, Laura H.2020Background:Despite national standards regarding the recommendations for treating anemia preoperatively in the elective surgery population, in many institutions these guidelines are not followed. The purpose of this assessment was to determine the needs and improvement opportunities of preoperative a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
6 Implementing the ACE and PCL-5 Screening Tools to Improve Trauma-Informed Care at an Outpatient Mental Health ClinicRockwood, Reilly, B.2023Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a trauma response that leads to adverse psychological and physical symptoms. Post-traumatic stress disorder is frequently underdiagnosed by providers, resulting in unrecognized and untreated trauma symptoms. Experts recommend screening patients wi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
7 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
8 Assessing the Usability, Feasibility, and Acceptability of the Hauer-Houtrow Algorithm for Diagnosing Pain in Children with Severe Neurological ImpairmentMower, Melissa2019Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to assess the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the Hauer-Houtrow Algorithm in a specialty clinic for children with special healthcare needs. Background: Children with severe neurological impairment (SNI) have a significant redu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
9 Improving Mental Health Care Providers Level of Confidence and Skills in Suicide Risk AssessmentGarbett, Cynthia2020Needs Assessment Background: Approximately 60% of suicides are associated with mood disorders, and nearly 50% of those that died by suicide had received mental care services one month before their death. A comprehensive assessment of suicidal behavior and ideation varies based on each mental health ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
10 Improving Inpatient Sleep Quality in the Acute Care SettingCrockett, Mindy2020Background: Hospitalized patients are at risk of experiencing an increase in sleep disruptions and a decrease in quality of sleep. Illness, pain, medical interventions, treatments, and the hospital environment can lead to poor sleep. Poor sleep quality can lead to many adverse effects, including ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
11 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
12 A Needs Assessment to Evaluate Implementing a Relationship Enhancement Intervention for Couples at a Community Mental Health ClinicHoppe, Kristen; Stephens, Caroline2023Background: Divorce's harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities is a well-known concern. Dissatisfying relationships, even without divorce, are a significant source of stress and can contribute to increased morbidity and mortality. Relationship interventions reduce stress and improve...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
13 Active Learning for Nurse ResidentsPatzke, William L.2023Background: The University of Utah Hospital is developing a transition-to-practice program for their new graduate nurses (NGNs) entering practice. This program comes after the COVID-19 pandemic, which has challenged hospitals nationwide with the retention of experienced employees. These NGNs are ent...Graduatre Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
14 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
15 Evaluation Plan for Intermountain's TeleHealth Critical Care and Hospitalist Admission and Transfer Program (Quarterback Program)Anderson, Cynthia A.2020Current communication and information technologies allow one to connect and exchange information with a variety of people and systems instantaneously. While this can enrich lives socially, it also plays an integral role in the delivery of telehealth. The Office of the National Coordinator of Healt...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
16 Relational Group Intervention for Postpartum Depression in Substance-Using Women:A Needs Assessment and Curriculum PlanCoats, Jane2020Background: Patients with comorbid substance use disorder and postpartum depression (PPD) have the highest rates of severe depression. Death to overdose and suicide in postpartum patients remains the primary cause of perinatal death in the state of Utah. The lack of available psychotherapy for post...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
17 Investigating the Impact of a Shared Patient-Staff Educational Tool on Heart Failure and Fluid Restriction in a Cardiovascular Care UnitRodriguez, Anna M.2021When HF is inadequately managed, it can lead to worse health outcomes for patients and increased costs due to associated comorbidities and hospital readmissions (Buja et al., 2016; Kwok et al., 2020; Lahewala et al., 2019). Frequent hospital admissions can significantly disrupt the lives of HF patie...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
18 Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Outpatient PsychiatryMeier, Hannah C.; Bailey, ElLois; Webb, Sara2022Background: In the 1960s, researchers developed ketamine as a surgical anesthetic. More recently, the medical community has recognized ketamine as a mental health treatment separate from the indications of pain management or anesthesia. Subanesthetic therapeutic ketamine falls into the frameworks of...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
19 Implementing an Electronic Social Needs Screener and Referral in a Rural Nurse Practitioner Owned and Operated Family Primary Care ClinicDuncan, Alycia I.; Wallace, Andrea; Luther, Brenda2023Background: Many clinicians understand the connection between social determinants of health (SDoH) and poor health outcomes, yet there remains a reluctance to screen for social needs (Andermann, 2018). Reasons for reluctance include not knowing what to do if needs are found, where to refer patients,...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
20 Implementing Social Needs Screening in Primary Care Using an Electronic Screener with Automated ReferralNordblad, Krissa L.H.2023Background: Social needs are widespread and significantly affect health. When social needs are met, health improves. Primary care is an optimal setting for screening for social needs, yet providers and clinical staff express concerns that screening is time-intensive and difficult to address. Local P...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
21 Improving Care for Older Adults: Assessing the Need for a Managed Care Model in a Rural AreaGreen, Patricia2018Introduction: Older adults with complex medical needs are difficult to manage within various care settings, particularly in rural areas. The purpose of this project was to assess if Sweetwater County WY would benefit from an intervention aimed at improving care coordination in the form of a managed ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
22 Exploring Implementation Strategies for a Case Management Social Needs AssessmentHaynes, Robyn2021Social determinates of health (SDoH) (Appendix A) are defined by the World Health Organization (2017) as conditions that people are born, grow, live, work, and age in (Fink-Samnick, 2018a). Individuals that are affected by SDoH are the most vulnerable in society, incurring 50% of the health care c...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Care Management
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