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151 Utah's Opioid Overdose Epidemic: Co-prescribing Naloxone for Long-term Opioid UsersBrearton, Klinton L.2018Background: Accidental opioid overdose is the leading cause of injury deaths in the state of Utah, even surpassing motor vehicle accidents. On average, 52 Utah adults die every month from drug poisoning. Currently, Utah is ranked 7th highest in the nation for opioid related overdoses. Co-prescribing...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
152 Recognize and Treat Intracranial Hypertension to Improve the Quality of Patient Outcomes Who are Treated in the Neuro Critical Care UnitBentley, Kristy2018Background Treating intracranial hypertension (IH) and brain herniation quickly and effectively is imperative in reducing morbidity and mortality. Local Problem The Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) at Intermountain Medical Center (IMC) is considered the leader within Intermountain Health Care (IHC) i...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
153 Development of a Pilot Comfort Care Guideline and Education Program with an Emphasis on Continuous Opioid InfusionsCotner, Melissa2018Background: The hospital model of acute care is antithetical to the major underpinnings of hospice care, however many patients will die in hospitals. Clinicians are often not focused on patient comfort care and feel uneasy managing opioid infusions commonly used in EOL. The use of comfort care order...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
154 Code Stroke: Effects of a Protocol Revision: A Quality Improvement ProjectGraham, Patrick J.2018Introduction: Acute strokes in the inpatient setting comprise 6-15% of all strokes annually and are associated with worse functional outcomes and a larger financial burden than those with outpatient onset (Blacker, 2003; Cumbler, 2015; Bekelis, Missios, Coy, & Mackenzie, 2016). Approximately 32,000 ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
155 One Year Review of Experience with Postpartum IUD InsertionsRadmall, Jessica2018Aims: This quality improvement project aimed to understand postpartum contraceptive initiation trends in a midwifery practice at a teaching hospital in the Intermountain West. The primary aim was to measure the uptake of intrauterine device (IUD) and other long-acting contraception (LARC) in this po...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
156 Nursing Perspectives of Developmental Care in Reducing Opioid Exposure in the Preterm Infant in the NICURussell, Kathryn2018As medical technology advances, so do the number of lives saved, including the lives of extremely low-birth-weight preterm infants. Although these babies are being given the chance at life, the care and procedures they require can have detrimental long-term effects. Many of these procedures are pain...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
157 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
158 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
159 Improving Training to Reduce Co-Prescribing of Benzodiazepines and OpiatesManwaring, Ryan T.2018Concomitant use of prescription benzodiazepines and opiates is a current public health crisis, especially among veterans (Jones & McAninch, 2015). Approximately 27% of veterans who have an opiate prescription are also taking a benzodiazepine (Park et al, 2015). The combination of these medications i...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
160 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
161 Trial of a Guideline for Adverse Maternal EventsRose, Camilla2018Many factors may play a role in a woman's psychological well-being during the childbearing years, and some factors can influence a woman's ability to care for herself and her baby. Birth trauma is one event that may contribute to maternal mental illness. Birth trauma is defined as occurrence of any ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
162 Timely and Safe Removal of Backboards in a Rural Emergency DepartmentGarrett, Craig2018This study explored the need for timely and safe removal of backboards in a rural emergency department where no guidelines or protocols were currently in place for patients being brought in on backboards. Studies indicate adverse effects on patients who are allowed to have prolonged backboard time b...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
163 Promoting Upstream Integration of Palliative Care in Elderly Heart Failure PatientsBrown, Harmony Lauritzen2018Heart failure (HF) is a devastating disease that inordinately affects the elderly. Although palliative care (PC) can be an invaluable tool in promoting symptom management and quality of life (QOL) for elderly end-stage heart failure (ESHF) patients, it is a resource that is often underutilized by HF...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
164 Ultrasound-guided IV Insertion in the Emergency DepartmentHadley, Jennifer2018Background: Intravenous (IV) access is a critical component of patient care in the emergency department as it facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. Delays in diagnosis and treatment due to difficult IV access can be fatal, particularly in myocardial infarction, stroke, trauma, ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
165 Education for Soldiers to Increase Contraceptive UseNapolet, Amanda2018Background In the U.S. military, unintended pregnancy rates are higher than the national average at 52%, despite access to healthcare for all active duty service members and their families. Within the military, unintended pregnancy carries the potential to impact operational readiness. Evidence sugg...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
166 Understanding Depression Treatment Options Considering Average Health LiteracyDangerfield, Heather M.2018Individuals with limited mental health literacy have greater difficulty in multiple areas including: managing chronic conditions, obtaining health information, adhering to medication regiments, and communicating with providers. Research shows that a large percentage of patients who do end up getting...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
167 Engaging Remote Providers in Evidence-Based Practice Using a Social Learning PlatformStock, Jennifer Speyer2018Background Evidence-based practice (EBP) is central to providing excellent patient care, but many advanced practice providers (APPs) lack the knowledge and support to continue EBP after graduation. Time and geographical constraints limit access to regional provider meetings and peer-to-peer collabor...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
168 Delayed Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary CareLaack, Jessie2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Poster
169 Developing Medication Administration Training for Non-Medical Staff in the Juvenile Justice System (JJS)Dame, Gabriella Kanizsai2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Poster
170 Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)Jarvis, Matthew2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
171 Development of Standardized Extubation Guidelines in a Medical Intensive Care UnitBradford, Ben2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
172 PTSD Veterans Simulation TrainingAngell, Charleen2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
173 Surfactant Administration Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention of PneumothoraxBrinkerhoff, Tia2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
174 Prescribing Practices of Oral Anti-Reflux Medications in the Neonatal PopulationWorman, Catherine2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
175 Facilitating Transfer from Community-Based Birth to HospitalJohnston, Heather2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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