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1 Post-Heart Transplant Education Outpatient Screening and Referral: A Quality Improvement ProjectBrady, Cariann2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
2 Dementia Risk Reduction in Geriatric Primary Care: A Needs AssessmentShaw, Rebecca L.2023Background: Dementia is a costly disease that profoundly impacts patients, caregivers, and health systems, and increasing disease-related morbidity threatens to overwhelm an already overburdened healthcare infrastructure. Although there is no cure for dementia, it may be possible to delay the onset ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
3 Implementing Improved Mental Health Screenings in Home Health CareSearle, Christopher B.; Whiteley, Kylie; Webb, Sara2023Background: Depression and anxiety are among the most diagnosed mental health disorders. Moreover, those with chronic medical conditions are more likely to develop mental illness and suicidal behaviors, which validated screening tools can detect. A high correlation between mental illness and chronic...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
4 Improving Treatment and Awareness of Adoptees in Residential Treatment: A Screening and Education Quality ProjectBrooks, Paige D.2023Background: Two to three percent of people in the United States are adopted. These rates are higher among adolescents with serious mental illness in residential treatment centers (RTC), where rates range between 25%-30% percent. Despite these rates, mental health clinicians report limited education ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
5 Development of a Manualized Perinatal Bereavement Support GroupBullock, Brittany A.2023Background: Perinatal loss is defined as the loss of an infant through death at any gestation of pregnancy (miscarriage, early loss, stillborn) up to 28 days after birth (Fenstermacher & Hupcey, 2013). Perinatal grief is linked to biosocial factors such as depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep d...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
6 Implementing a Mental Health Screening and Referral Program in a Cardiology ClinicAllen, Amy2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
7 Increasing Emotional Well-Being in DNP Graduate Students Through Wellness Interventions for Life's Demands (WILD 5)Ellis, John2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
8 Implementing the ACE and PCL-5 Screening Tools to Improve Trauma-Informed Care at an Outpatient Mental Health ClinicRockwood, Reilly B.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
9 Implementing the WILD-5 Program to Decrease Burnout and Improve Mental Wellness Among Nursing Staff in an Inpatient Psychiatric HospitalFosson, Brigham J.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
10 Implementing a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Program in an Outpatient Counseling and Psychiatry ClinicDawson, Kristen M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
11 The Sad Moms Club Podcast: A Community-Based Podcast Approach to Promoting Population Health Awareness of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Education, Resources, and SupportLybbert, Joni S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
12 Understanding Social Determinants of Health by Increasing Social Needs Screening and Referral at an Outpatient Mental Health ClinicStodtmeister, Paige; Luther, Brenda; Garbett, Cynthia2023Background: Unmet social needs are widespread and greatly influence health and well-being. Local Problem: Despite the prevalence of unmet social needs, clinics often fail to screen for and assess the impact of social needs on health. This project aimed to increase social needs screening at an outpat...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
13 Development of a Manualized Perinatal Bereavement Support GroupBullock, Brittany A.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
14 Improving Treatment and Awareness of Adoptees in Residential Treatment: A Screening and Education Quality ProjectBrooks, Rachel2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
15 Dementia Risk Reduction in Geriatric Primary Care: A Needs AssessmentShaw, Rebecca L.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
16 Implementing Improved Mental Health Screenings in Home Health CareSearle, Christopher B.; Whiteley, Kylie; Webb, Sara2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
17 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
18 Understanding Social Determinants of Health by Increasing Social Needs Screening and Referral at an Outpatient Mental Health ClinicStodtmeister, Paige; Luther, Brenda; Garbett, Cynthia2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
19 Implementing a Mental Health Screening and Referral Program in a Cardiology ClinicAllen, Amy2023Background: Depression and anxiety negatively impact cardiac patient outcomes. Identifying and treating depression and anxiety in cardiac patients improves patient outcomes by decreasing the number of hospital admissions and mortality rates. Cardiology clinics can use mental health screenings to ide...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
20 Implementing a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Program in an Outpatient Counseling and Psychiatry ClinicDawson, Kristen M.2023Background: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a newly emerging treatment modality gaining popularity among outpatient psychiatric practices. Despite mental health practitioners' increased interest in KAP, evidence-based protocols to direct safe treatment remain scarce. Experts in psychiatry, ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
21 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
22 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
23 A Community-Based Podcast Approach to Promoting Population Health Awareness of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Education, Resources, and SupportLybbert, Joni S.2023Background: Utah's postpartum depression rate is 14.8%, higher than the national average (12.5%). Individuals with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) often remain untreated, primarily due to barriers to accessing maternal mental health resources. This project aimed to develop and implement...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
24 Increasing Emotional Well-Being in DNP Graduate Students Through Wellness Interventions for Life's Demands (WILD 5)Ellis, John2023Background: Researchers suggest that health science college students report significantly lower well-being and self-care while having a higher incidence of mental illness than their age-matched peers. Self-care practices-exercise, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, social connection, and healthy nutrition-...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
25 Increasing Advance Care Planning and Outpatient Palliative Care Referral Rates in Primary CareGarcia, Hana M.; Christensen Scott S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
26 Analysis and Process Development to Group Similar Near Miss DataRickert, Christy M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics, Poster
27 Analysis and Process Development to Group Similar Near Miss DataRickert, Christy M.2023Background: Patient safety has been a major healthcare concern since the late 1990's when the Institute of Medicine (now known as the National Academy of Medicine) published To Err is Human. The report stated that experts estimate that medical errors account for roughly 98,000 deaths each year in ho...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
28 Implementing an Electronic Social Needs Screener and Referral in a Rural Nurse Practitioner Owned and Operated Family Primary Care ClinicDuncan, Alycia I.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
29 Improving Skin Assessments in Darkly Pigmented Skin and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis in the Acute Care Setting: A Quality Improvement ProjectLy, Tracey; Bytendorp; Kylie; Doyon, Katherine2023Background: Detecting erythema and compromised skin integrity is challenging in darkly pigmented skin. Current literature states skin assessment and treatment education are tailored toward white patients. It is vital nurses are trained to identify breakdown and treat compromised skin integrity in al...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care
30 Improving Pre-Arrest and Cardiac Arrest Performance in an Acute Care SettingCampbell, Sarah; Alderden, Jenny2023Background: Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergent resuscitation practices in hospitals are lifesaving. Delayed or poor-quality CPR and resuscitation leads to increased mortality and poor neurologic function. Local Problem: Ogden Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has been identified as...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care
31 Implementation of the VExUS Protocol: A Quality Improvement ProjectBarco, Samuel; Drury, Zach; Favero, Heidi; Gee, Julie2023Background: Renal disease remains a significant problem in the United States, where 37 million people live with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and 786,000 live with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Accurate fluid status assessment is essential to caring for these patients. Local Problem: The University...Graduate Nursing Project; Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care
32 Improving Skin Assessments in Darkly Pigmented Skin and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis in the Acute Care Setting: A Quality Improvement ProjectLy, Tracey; Bytendorp, Kylie; Doyon, Katherine2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Procject, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care, Poster
33 Improving Pre-Arrest and Cardiac Arrest Performance in an Acute Care SettingCampbell, Sarah; Dickerson, Melissa; Alderden, Jenny2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Poster
34 Implementation of the VExUS Protocol: A Quality Improvement ProjectBarco, Samuel; Drury, Zach; Favero, Heidi; Gee, Julie2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project; Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Poster
35 Improving Patient Self-Management of Hypertension in a Rural Primary Care ClinicDembergh, Katherine; Clifton, Jennifer2023Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and death in persons aged 35 and older. While pharmacotherapy is required for most patients, lifestyle modifications can also significantly lower blood pressure (BP). Rural populations are more likely to develop HTN, a major...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
36 Improving Patient Self-Management of Hypertension in a Rural Primary Care ClinicDembergh, Katherine; Clifton, Jennifer2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
37 Maturation 2.0: Menopause Group EducationMoxley, Alyssa2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery . Women's Health, Poster
38 Implementation and Evaluation of an Independent Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient Care ModelStraight, Rachel2023Background: The addition of advanced practice providers (APPs) has been shown to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction in areas such as ICU, surgery, and transplant; however, there is little evidence that explores such effects in the inpatient hematology-oncology setting. Local Problem:...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP
39 Trauma and Critical Care Team Skills Program: A Program EvaluationLang, Jesse L.; Ward, Denise; Doyon, Katherine2023Background: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) do not receive formal education in invasive skills before graduation despite the critical skills incorporation of required skills performance in critical care and trauma settings throughout the United States. As APPs utilization increases, so will the n...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care
40 Improving the Quality of Sleep in Patients on an Acute Medicine Unit Using a Sleep Hygiene BundleLang, Tanisha E.; Whitt, Alex; Lynch, Keisa M.2023Abstract Background: Poor sleep is common in ICU and acute ward settings due to noise and other factors, negatively impacting patients' cognitive function and quality of life. Neglecting healthy sleep practices in hospitals can have adverse implications for patient outcomes because of the restorativ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care
41 Trauma and Critical Care Team Skills Program: A Program EvaluationLang, Jesse L.; Ward, Denise, Doyon, Katherine2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Poster
42 Improving the Quality of Sleep in Patients on an Acute Medicine Unit Using a Sleep Hygiene BundleLang, Tanisha E.; Whitt; Alex; Lynch, Keisa M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care, Poster
43 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
44 Implementing Social Needs Screening in Primary Care Using an Electronic Screener with Automated ReferralNordblad, Krissa L.H.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
45 Palliative Care Trigger Tool in the CVICU: A Needs AssessmentMoore, Gabriella H.2023Background: Palliative care is a valuable resource that assists patients in determining their goals of care and end-of-life care preferences. Automated trigger tools can help to identify patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who may benefit from palliative care. Problem: Several ICUs at the Univ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
46 Palliative Care Trigger Tool in the CVICU: A Needs AssessmentMoore, Gabriella H.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
47 Quality Improvement Project: The Development of a Feeding Guideline for Neonates with GastroschisisNewton, Adriana2023Background: Gastroschisis is the most common abdominal wall defect treated in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Well-defined standardized gastroschisis guidelines, multidisciplinary team collaboration during guideline development, and sufficient guideline directives regarding feeding progress...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
48 Quality Improvement Project: The Development of a Feeding Guideline for Neonates with GastroschisisNewton, Adriana2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
49 Nurse Participation in No Harm Near Miss Error Reporting: A Quality Improvement InitiativeBersick, Ben2023Background: No harm and near miss (NHNM) safety event reports contribute to improved patient safety. These events expose the latent conditions in a healthcare system. Learning from them is key to quality improvement (QI). Lack of training and effective feedback to the reporters have been identified ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership
50 Nurse Participation in No Harm Near Miss Error Reporting: A Quality Improvement InitiativeBersick, Ben2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, Poster
51 Development of Multiple Trauma Activation Training for Surgical ServicesRachael, Hubertz; Guo, Jia-Wen2023Background: Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) create a large influx of patients, are becoming more prevalent, and require adequate training for healthcare personnel. Multiple Trauma Activation (MTA)- specific protocols promote awareness and effective responses and increase access to healthcare. Intermo...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Pract, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care
52 Development of Multiple Trauma Activation Training for Surgical ServicesHubertz, Rachael; Guo, Jia-Wen2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Pract, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Poster
53 Ambulatory Nurse Residency Program at the University of Utah Health: A Quality Improvement ProjectHuie, Katie2023Background: Nurse residency programs for ambulatory care are becoming increasingly popular as the need for ambulatory nurses increases. Ambulatory nurse residency programs should include hands-on practice through simulations or practice activities that increase confidence. The need for practice scen...Graduatre Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
54 Ambulatory Nurse Residency Program at the University of Utah Health: A Quality Improvement ProjectHuie, Katie2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education, Poster
55 Suicide Prevention in a Rural, Critical Access Emergency Department: Development and Implementation of a Suicide Care ToolkitKinsey, Elizabeth S.2023Background: Suicide has become one of the leading causes of death in the United States during recent years. Throughout this time, Utah experienced one of the nation's highest suicide rates. During the onset of the coronavirus pandemic of 2019, hospitalizations for suicidality drastically increased t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
56 Suicide Prevention in a Rural, Critical Access Emergency Department: Development and Implementation of a Suicide Care ToolkitKinsey, Elizabeth S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
57 Identifying Depression in Adult Refugees With the Refugee Health Screener-15: A Quality Improvement ProjectParkin, Eliza2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
58 A Customer Analytics Implementation: Understanding Users at Huntsman Research Informatics Shared ResourceWells, Stacy2023Background: Data analytics and user dashboards are tools that have a bigger role in the world of data than ever before. User dashboards allow users to better interact, visualize and access data, while data analytics is just beginning to expand the possibilities of how user data can be analyzed and u...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
59 A Customer Analytics Implementation: Understanding Users at Huntsman Research Informatics Shared ResourceWells, Stacy2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics, Poster
60 Maturation 2.0: Menopause Group EducationMoxley, Alyssa2023Background: Up to 80 percent of perimenopausal women in the United States experience at least one vasomotor symptom of menopause, which persists for a median of 7.4 years (El Khoudary et al., 2019). Eighty-two percent report poor overall knowledge about the physiology of and treatment options during...Graduate Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery . Women's Health
61 Proficiency of EKG Interpretation in the Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement InitiativePerry, Rachelle C.2023Background: The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, costing nearly $1 billion daily. An estimated 80% of these cases are preventable; almost 400,000 people in the U...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care
62 Proficiency of EKG Interpretation in the Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement InitiativePerry, Rachelle C.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Poster
63 Screening for Postpartum Depression in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Roberts, Emilia G.2023Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common obstetric complications that women will experience, with a prevalence of 12.5% in the United States. Women with infants admitted to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are at an even more significant risk for developing PPD, with a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery Women's Health
64 Screening for Postpartum Depression in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Roberts, Emilia G.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery Women's Health, Poster
65 Increasing Screening for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Native American PopulationRowland, BreeAnne; Miller, Jody; Hart, Sara2023Background: An estimated 451 million people are living with diabetes worldwide (Cho, 2018). In 2017, five million deaths worldwide were attributed to diabetes (Cho, 2018). Local Problems: Native American adults are three times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than non-Hispanic white adults ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary are / FNP
66 Increasing Screening for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Native American PopulationRowland, BreeAnne; Miller, Jody; Hart, Sara2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary are / FNP, Poster
67 Identifying Female Sexual Dysfunction in Primary CareJohnson, Quinta2023Background: Female 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 p...Nursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
68 Post-Heart Transplant Education Outpatient Screening and Referral: A Quality Improvement ProjectBrady, Cariann2023Background: After heart transplant, patients are given an overwhelming amount of information before discharge. Studies show that comprehension among hospitalized patients is poor, and, on average, they immediately forget 40-80% of what they are taught, and surgery can further hinder the learning and...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
69 Quality Improvement Project: Improving Pediatric Primary Care Screening and Response for Postpartum Depression by Implementing a Referral ProtocolBermingham, Mekenna A.2023Background: Maternal mental health is a rising problem in Utah; one-in-eight women are affected by postpartum depression (PPD). A Utah review of maternal deaths found that 65% occurred after 43 days postpartum, meaning the routine 4-week postpartum obstetric follow-up is a missed opportunity to prev...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
70 Quality Improvement Project: Improving Pediatric Primary Care Screening and Response for Postpartum Depression by Implementing a Referral ProtocolBermingham, Mekenna A.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
71 Workflow and Documentation Improvement Utilizing Existing Software Technologies: A Journey to Cancer Hospital AccreditationAnderson, Joseph2023The Huntsman Cancer Hospital aims to achieve "cancer hospital" accreditation through the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC). The CoC requires nurses providing direct patient care to have oncology certification or complete 36 oncology-related continuing education unit (CEU) hour...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
72 Workflow and Documentation Improvement Utilizing Existing Software Technologies: A Journey to Cancer Hospital AccreditationAndersen, Joseph2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics, Poster
73 Quality Improvement Project to Improve Pediatric Constipation Management in Primary CareCraven, Nicole D.2023Background: While functional constipation (FC) constitutes 3-5% of primary care visits, many primary care providers do not report familiarity with clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for diagnostic evaluation and treatment, and significant variations in management exist. Other chronic conditions have...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
74 Quality Improvement Project to Improve Pediatric Constipation Management in Primary CareCraven, Nicole2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP, Poster
75 Implementing Risk Assessment Screening Tool for Postpartum Hemorrhage upon Admission to the Postpartum UnitBundy, Kelsey L.2023Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) continues to remain the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity, with increasing numbers in the United States accounting for 11% of pregnancy related deaths (Watkins and Stem, 2020). Obstetric hemorrhage risk assessment screening should be performed ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
76 Implementing Risk Assessment Screening Tool for Postpartum Hemorrhage upon Admission to the Postpartum UnitBundy, Kelsey2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
77 Developing Nurses' Clinical Judgment in Pain & Sedation Management of Burn PatientsAlder, Anna M.2023Background: Developing clinical judgment (CJ) is essential for safe nursing practice, especially when managing pain and sedation. Underdevelopment of CJ puts patients at risk for safety events. Local Problem: Half (50%) of the medication safety event reports in the Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit (B...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership
78 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
79 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
80 Developing Nurses' Clinical Judgment in Pain & Sedation Management of Burn PatientsAlder, Anna M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, Poster
81 De-implementing the Routine Measurement of Gastric Residual Volumes in an All-Referral Newborn Intensive Care UnitTucker, Erin B.2023Background: Routine gastric residual volume measurement has historically been the standard of care in many neonatal intensive care units to monitor for feeding intolerance and necrotizing enterocolitis. However, current evidence suggests that gastric residual volume is a poor indicator of these path...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
82 De-implementing the Routine Measurement of Gastric Residual Volumes in an All-Referral Newborn Intensive Care UnitTucker, Erin B.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
83 Gender Affirming Care: Reducing Misinformation through Use of an Educational Toolkit for PatientsGallagher, Kirsty D.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
84 Improving Screening and Provider Comfort with Counseling for Dietary Supplement Use at the University of Utah Student Health ClinicDolling, Rebekah A.2023Background: It 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...Graduate Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 An Expanded Examination of Outcomes from Revisional Bariatric Surgery: A Needs AssessmentReynolds, Lauren M.2023Background: Bariatric surgery has been established as the first-line treatment for morbid obesity. Revisional bariatric surgery follows a failed or complicated primary bariatric procedure; however, the outcomes of revisional bariatric surgery remain controversial. The current recommendation for revi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
89 An Expanded Examination of Outcomes from Revisional Bariatric Surgery: A Needs AssessmentReynolds, Lauren M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
90 Enhancing Documentation in the EHR to Reflect Nursing Workload in Acute Care SettingsReinhardt, Kira Lee S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
91 Enhancing Documentation in the EHR to Reflect Nursing Workload in Acute Care SettingsReinhartdt, Kira Lee S.2023Background: Despite extensive research on nursing workload since the 1930s, no standardized definition exists. However, it is crucial to consider the nurse-patient ratios as workload increases with the number of patients, adversely affecting both patient care and nurse morale. The University of Utah...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
92 Promoting a Positive Floating Experience: Implementing a Standardized Tool KitVlam, Mandi2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / Adult Gerontology, Poster
93 A Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit: The Utility of the Perinatal NurseDiStefano, Kelly A.S.2023Background: Nurses are central caregivers in the carryout of intrapartum care. Their actions directly impact laboring patients, as well as, other clinical team members. They receive little to no training on trauma-informed care (TIC) despite working with a population more likely to be affect by trau...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
94 Promoting a Positive Floating Experience: Implementing a Standardized Tool KitVlam, Mandi2023Background: Increasing bedside nursing shortages prompt hospitals to utilize a floating staffing strategy. Nurses are required to float frequently from their home unit. Evidence shows that floating impacts nurses' satisfaction and retention. The increased nursing stress can decrease job performance ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / Adult Gerontology
95 A Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit: The Utility of the Perinatal NurseDiStefano, Kelly A.S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
96 Implementing a Social Determinants of Health Screening Tool for Child Abuse Risk Factors in a Rural Pediatric ClinicQuinton, Shari L.S.2023Background: Child abuse and neglect are substantial public health problems. Child abuse is preventable when risk factors are recognized and addressed. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if using the SEEK PQ-R parental questionnaire in a rural clinic would a) increase cl...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
97 Implementing a Social Determinants of Health Screening Tool for Child Abuse Risk Factors in a Rural Pediatric ClinicQuinton, Shari, L.S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
98 Exploring Barriers to Primary Care Hospice Referral: A Needs AssessmentSpangrude, Tegan E.2023Background: The Veterans Health Administration has made significant improvements in end-of-life care, including an increase in hospice utilization. Timely referrals to hospice care are crucial for improving the quality of life for terminally ill Veterans. The primary care setting is an ideal place t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
99 Exploring Barriers to Primary Care Hospice Referral: A Needs AssessmentSpangrude, Tegan E.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
100 The Creation and Implementation of a Neonatal Palliative Care ToolkitWarren, Charise; Bierer, Ryan; Hamilton, Jennifer2023Background: According to the March of Dimes (2020), the infant mortality rate in Salt Lake County, Utah was 5.4 per 1,000 live births, with 69% of these infant deaths occurring during the neonatal period. Advances in perinatal medicine have led to increased identification of fetuses with fatal or li...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
101 The Creation and Implementation of a Neonatal Palliative Care ToolkitWarren, Charise; Bierer, Ryan; Hamilton, Jennifer2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal; Poster
102 The Development of a Gender-Diversity Toolkit for Use in Primary CareMaruyama, Christina L.; Gay, Noemi; Clifton, Jennifer2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primaruy Care / FNP, Poster
103 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
104 Improving Providers' Knowledge of the Benefits of Early Identification of AmyloidosisSouthwick, Haley2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
105 Improving Bedside Report Within an Inpatient UnitSalih, Hussein; Garret, Larry2023Background: Bedside reporting is a communication process used during the shift change, where the outgoing nurse hands over the responsibility of patient care to the incoming nurse. This handoff takes place at the patient's bedside, it improves patient safety, communication, and satisfaction, yet com...Nursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
106 Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Through the Implementation of a Standardized Toolkit at a Primary Care Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectPadilla-Romero, Sonia2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
107 Adapting and Implementing Guidelines for Managing Sleep Disturbances in Incarcerated YouthsJacobs, Elizabeth L.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
108 Increasing Screening and Referrals in Primary Care for Adults with Adverse Childhood ExperiencesConnolly, Katie D.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
109 Use of Intentional Positioning During Labor to Promote Vaginal BirthZimmer, Samantha2023Background: In the United States, c-section (CS) rates are currently 32.1% of all live births. Comparatively, the mortality rate for women delivering operatively is 2.7% versus 0.9% for women having vaginal births. Morbidity is also higher among women who have CS birth. A significant problem contrib...Nursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
110 Use of Intentional Positioning During Labor to Promote Vaginal BirthZimmer, Samantha2023POSTERNursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
111 Adapting and Implementing Guidelines for Managing Sleep Disturbances in Incarcerated YouthsJacobs, Elizabeth L.2023Background: Providers working in Utah Juvenile Justice Youth Services (JJYS) lack specific guidelines for managing sleep disturbances in the high-risk incarcerated youth population. Guidelines can give providers a consistent, effective, and evidence-based approach to managing sleep disturbances. Loc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
112 Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Through the Implementation of a Standardized Toolkit at a Primary Care Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectPadillo-Romero, Sonia2023Background: The COVID-19 pandemic left a national gap in preventative cancer care; more specifically, colorectal cancer (CRC) screening decreased by 82% in from April 2019 to May 2020. This left patients at risk for delayed early detection, disease progression, and mortality. Local Problem: Similarl...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
113 Pain Assessment and Management at an Academic Hospital: A Needs AssessmentWoo, Grace2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, Poster
114 Development of a Toolkit for Ordering Timely Diagnostic Testing and Treatments in the Emergency Department TriageTruong, Alex2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology Acute Care
115 Improving Bedside Report Within an Inpatient UnitSahil, Hussein2023POSTERNursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
116 Development of a Toolkit for Ordering Timely Diagnostic Testing and Treatments in the Emergency Department TriageTruong, Alex C.2023Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many turnovers of nursing staff at the emergency departments (ED). This has led to various new staff with different experiences joining the ED team and placing new staff members in the triage role. Many new ED nurses need to familiarize themselves with th...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology Acute Care
117 Pain Assessment and Management at an Academic Hospital: A Needs AssessmentWoo, Grace2023Background: Every patient has the right to have their pain treated and to do so without discrimination. Pain must be measured accurately with a multidimensional approach to then identify safe, effective ways to manage the pain. Inadequate assessment and treatment of pain can have negative impacts on...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership
118 Increasing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Utah ClinicsUlsh, Alyssa A.2023Background: Sexual orientation and gender identity (SO/GI) data is largely underreported in clinics across America (Kress, et al., 2021). The absence of sexual orientation and gender identity information can contribute to the health disparities faced by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Q...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
119 Increasing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Utah ClinicsUlsh, Alyssa2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
120 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
121 Postpartum Depression: Development and Evaluation of a Screening Workflow Process in the Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLaBerge, Chloe C.; Anker, Jenn; Hearne, Jenny2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal; Poster
122 Exploring Barriers to the Utilization of Continuous Glucose Monitors in a Weight Management Clinic: A Needs AssessmentShepherd, Caden2023Background: Approximately 122 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. In 2018, 8.7% of adults 18 or older were diagnosed with diabetes in Utah. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices are used for managing diabetes. Local Problem: There are barriers to prescribing CGM devices in a local ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology Acute Care
123 Exploring Barriers to the Utilization of Continuous Glucose Monitors in a Weight Management Clinic: A Needs AssessmentShepherd, Caden2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology Acute Care, Poster
124 Increasing Utilization of Extended-Dwell Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement ProjectShepherd, Laura2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
125 Implementing Universal Mental Health Screening at a University Student Health CenterYamashiro, Hailey B.2023Background: Literature shows a mental health crisis among all college students in the United States. Graduate and undergraduate students are at higher risk for developing anxiety and depression related symptoms and disorders as a result of their high stress environment. Local Problem: A mental healt...Graduatre Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
126 Implementing Universal Mental Health Screening at a University Student Health CenterYamashiro, Hailey B.2023POSTERGraduatre Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
127 Increasing Utilization of Extended-Dwell Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement ProjectShepherd, Laura2023Background: Repeated pain exposure in neonates is often associated with decreases in long-term cognitive and motor outcomes. Peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheterization attempts are a common source of pain. PIVs need to be replaced frequently given the nature of neonatal peripheral blood vessels. E...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
128 Improving the Identification and Treatment of Postpartum Preeclampsia/Eclampsia and Obstetric Complaints in a Rural Emergency DepartmentMcDaniel, Charity2023Background: Obstetric patients that present to rural emergency departments (ED) have a higher rate of maternal morbidity and mortality than their urban counterparts. Rates are additionally increased if the patient is from a marginalized population. Mistreatment of obstetrical complaints often occurs...Nursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
129 Quality Improvement Project on Social Determinants of Health: Insights into the Readiness of Obstetric Clinicians to Ensure the Social Needs Screener is Completed by Obstetric PatientsKang, Esther2023Background: Social Determinants of Health (SDOHs) can impact patient health outcomes in more ways than previously known. Social Determinants of Health (SDOHs) can play a role in mortality, morbidity, life expectancy, health care expenditures, health status, and functional limitations. Obstetric (OB)...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
130 Improving the Identification and Treatment of Postpartum Preeclampsia/Eclampsia and Obstetric Complaints in a Rural Emergency DepartmentMcDaniel, Charity2023POSTERNursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
131 Quality Improvement Project on Social Determinants of Health: Insights into the Readiness of Obstetric Clinicians to Ensure the Social Needs Screener is Completed by Obstetric PatientsKang, Esther2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education, Poster
132 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
133 Implementation of Palliative Care Tools in Adult OncologyIheanacho, Chidiebere N.2023Background: Palliative care is a multidisciplinary specialty that provides patients and families with physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care facing serious illnesses. However, most patients who are seriously ill do not receive a palliative care intervention early in their disease trajectory. Man...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology Acute Care
134 Implementation of Palliative Care Tools in Adult OncologyIheanacho, Chidiebere N.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology Acute Care, Poster
135 Improving Depression and Anxiety Care in the Post-COVID PopulationLarson, Alyssa I.2023Background: The coronavirus pandemic has left countless individuals with lingering symptoms, both mental and physical. Anxiety and depression were among some of the top complaints reported by patients, causing an increased need for mental health care in the post-COVID patient population. Adequate sc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
136 Improving Depression and Anxiety Care in the Post-COVID PopulationLarson, Alyssa I.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
137 Increasing Screening and Referrals in Primary Care for Adults with Adverse Childhood ExperiencesConnolly, Katie D.2023Background: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are common and have been linked to many adverse health outcomes. Despite this evidence, only 33% of primary care providers screen for ACEs; subsequently patients are often unaware of the health impacts and less likely to be referred to psychotherapy. ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
138 Overcoming Barriers to ACE Screening in Primary CareWallace, Chiara; Doyon, Kate2023Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are strongly linked with risk factors for the leading causes of death in adults, and recent evidence suggests that ACEs among college students are correlated with worse depression, substance use, diet, and sleep, and increased suicidal ideation. Local...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
139 Overcoming Barriers to ACE Screening in Primary CareWallace, Chiara; Doyon, Kate2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
140 Identifying Female Sexual Dysfunction in Primary CareJohnson, Quinta2023POSTERNursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
141 Identifying Depression in Adult Refugees With the Refugee Health Screener-15: A Quality Improvement ProjectParkin, Eliza2023Background: There are over 68.5 million people forcibly displaced worldwide due to persecution, violence, or conflict. Of this population, 25.4 million are refugees. Prevalence of depression and other mental health concerns is found to be around 30% in this population and yet current mental health s...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
142 Increasing Advance Care Planning and Outpatient Palliative Care Referral Rates in Primary CareGarcia, Hana M; Christensen, Scott S.2023Background: Worldwide, approximately 14% of individuals who need palliative care (PC) services are currently receiving PC and only 30% of Americans have an Advance Care Plan (ACP). Local Problem: There is a decreased awareness among policy-makers, healthcare providers, and the public about PC servic...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
143 The Development of a Gender-Diversity Toolkit for Use in Primary CareMaruyama, Christina L.; Gay, Noemi; Clifton, Jennifer2023Background: Gender-diverse (GD) individuals (i.e. those identifying as transgender, nonbinary, gender-fluid, genderqueer, or two-spirit) face frequent discrimination, harassment, exclusion, and violence. Negative experiences in healthcare settings discourage them from seeking vital preventive and em...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primaruy Care / FNP
144 Creating a MyChart Tool Kit to Improve Online Patient-Portal Use among Heart Failure PatientsFarrenkopf, Katie; Ugolini, Sharon; Garcia, Kimberly2022Background: Heart Failure (HF) is a chronic, debilitating disease that affects more than 26 million individuals worldwide. Self-care regimens, such as weight tracking, dietary restrictions, and prescription medication can be very complex for HF patients. The use of patient portals can improve access...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
145 Improving Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion and Maintenance in the Emergency Department Using a Quality Improvement BundleJones, Alexis L.; Garcia, Kimberly2022Background: Peripheral venous catheter insertion and maintenance is a common procedure undertaken by various healthcare workers using variable techniques. Much research has been published on peripheral venous catheter insertion, maintenance, and strategies to limit complications and disparities. Des...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
146 Improving Osteoporosis Treatment After a Fragility Fracture in Primary Care:; A Needs AssessmentMagiske, Kerry M.J.; Allen, Nancy A.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
147 Enhancing Competency Among Health Care Professionals in Caring for Victims of Domestic Violence at The Urban Indian Center in Salt Lake City, UtahMcMinimee, Kate M.; Clifton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
148 Obesity Management in Primary CareNorton, Kary M.; Lynch, Keisa2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
149 Asthma Clinical Practice Guideline in Primary CareMcmillin, Sarah; Phares, Pamela2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
150 Tool Kit to Increase Heart Failure Patient Use of MyChartFarrenkopf, Katie; Ugolini, Sharon; Garcia, Kimberly2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
151 Development and Evaluation of a Toolkit for Caregivers of Children with PANSWhitehead, Samantha; Tufts, Gillian; Gee, Julie P.; Vawdrey, Heidi2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
152 Improving Triage of Pregnant Women in the Urgent Care SettingHansen, Emily N.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
153 Improving Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) ReferralsMcCulloch, Jessica M.; Allen, Nancy A.; Litchman, Michelle L.; Neuberger, Julie2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
154 Improving PVC Insertion & Maintenance in ED Using QI BundleJones, Alexis L.; Garcia, Kimberly2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
155 Maintaining Intraoperative Normothermia Using Under-Body Forced Air Warming: A Quality Improvement ProjectDiamond, Sarah A.; Garrett, Larry2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
156 Increasing Provider Self-Efficacy in Sexual and Reproductive Health Conversations for Adolescents with Cystic FibrosisPope, Shelbie A.; Hamilton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
157 Improving Compliance with the Intravenous Heparin Protocol on a Neurocritical Care UnitCastle, Bronwynne2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
158 Outcomes from Reoperative Bariatric Surgery: A Needs AssessmentCrapo, Kelsey S.; Allen, Nancy A.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
159 Implementation of a Toolkit for Families After Pediatric Sexual AssaultThayer, Madeline A.; Garrett, Larry2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
160 Diabetes Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) & Education in a Rural SettingRousseau, AnneMarie; Allen, Nancy A.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
161 Preventing the Use of Anti-Reflux Medication in Infants Diagnosed with Cleft Palate through Lifestyle InterventionsMadsen, Kayley A.; Sylvester, Robert; Clifton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
162 Improving Accuracy And Documentation of Home Blood PressuresWalsh, Jeffery; Clifton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
163 Implementing a Child-Friendly Teaching Tool for Kids with New-onset Type 1 DiabetesPinegar, Amelia J.; Garrett, Larry2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
164 Implementation of New Clinical Work-flow to Improve Enrollment Rates in Tobacco Cessation for Oncology PatientsFarka, Edlira Bozgo; Hofmann, Linda; Stoffel, Rebecca2022Background: Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States (Center for Disease Control, 2020). Persistent smoking for cancer patients can cause adverse effects on their survival rates, treatment-related effects on the tumor (e.g., accelerated growth, progression, me...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
165 Maintaining Intraoperative Normothermia Using Under-Body Forced Air Warming: A Quality Improvement ProjectDiamond, Sarah A.; Garrett, Larry2022Background: Intraoperative hypothermia occurs when a patient has a core temperature less than 36.1 degrees Celsius. It is a common occurrence and it occurs anywhere from 26-90% of the time patients are in the operating room. At the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, over 40% of surgical patients experience p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
166 Implementation of a Toolkit for Families After Pediatric Sexual Assault: A Quality Improvement ProjectThayer, Madeline A.; Garrett, Larry2022Background: An estimated one in four to eight girls and one in ten to twelve boys are the victims of sexual assault or abuse before reaching adulthood. During an encounter for pediatric sexual assault, patients and caregivers are given extensive information about recovery, coping, and follow up care...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
167 Decreasing Premature Termination of Addiction Treatment for Adolescent Females Through the Utilization of an Assessment Tool to Evaluate the Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Level of MotivationFreeman, Corrine M.; Bullock, Randy2022Background: Premature discharge from a residential addiction treatment setting increases a patient's risk of relapse and the development of comorbid mental health disorders. Current evidence suggests that promoting intrinsic motivation, through a therapeutic approach, into a patient's treatment plan...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
168 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
169 Implementing a Child-Friendly Teaching Tool for Kids with New-onset Type 1 DiabetesPinegar, Amelia J.; Garrett, Larry2022Background: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common chronic diseases in pediatric populations. It affects nearly 19,000 youth each year. This is a life-altering diagnosis with great consequences. American Diabetes Association guidelines recommend that the education for these patients should ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
170 Understanding and Improving Heparin AdministrationLaValley, Sydnie2022At a 400-bed teaching hospital in the Mountain West, unfractionated heparin administration continues to be a source of medication errors despite attempts to mitigate the inherent risks and improve education for all healthcare providers involved. Other institutions have completed quality improvement ...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
171 Promoting Provider Readiness to Induce Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Within the Emergency DepartmentSensiba, John A.; Bailey, ElLois; Vines, Caroline2022Background: Opioid-involved deaths in the United States have risen steadily since 2018, from 47,000 to 69,000 deaths. Furthermore, from 2020 to 2021, opioid overdose fatalities increased by 35%. Despite ample evidence that buprenorphine is safer and more efficacious than more commonly used alpha-2 a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
172 End-of-Life Self-Efficacy Initiative for Advanced Practice Providers in the NICUTrimm, M. Rhiannon2022Background: End-of-life care is ever-present in the newborn intensive care unit, with approximately 5% of neonatal patients in the United States requiring end-of-life care annually. A scarcity of educational resources currently exists with little to no formal training offered to advanced practice pr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
173 Insulin and Diabetes Education: An Intervention to Decrease Medication ErrorsHill, Jordan2022Nursing professional development practitioners (NPDPs) at an academic hospital brought attention to insulin administration errors on the intensive care units, women's specialty units, and acute care floors. This project aims to decrease insulin administration errors at this academic hospital. The ob...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
174 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
175 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
176 Improving Provider Comfort in Discussing Race-Based Health Disparities in Pregnant and Birthing PeopleCreal, Cristi; Cohen, Susanna; Al-Khudairi, Amanda; Fall, Jeelan2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
177 Increasing Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Usage Among Heart Failure Patients via a New Clinic Protocol: A Quality Improvement ProjectTonks, Trevor K.; Ugolini, Sharon; Gee, Julie P.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
178 Developing Interprofessional Training Modules to Improve Community-to-Hospital Birth Transfers in UtahHaymond, Jessica; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
179 Prevention of Hypothermia at Delivery in Infants Born Preterm at 28 to 34 Weeks Gestation Through Implementation of a Clinical Workflow ProcessRowley, Denise O.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
180 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
181 Early, Systematic Palliative Care Referrals in Patients with; Metastatic Gastrointestinal CancerBayer, Valkyria R.; Gee, Julia P.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
182 Implementation of an Obstetric Triage Toolkit in a Rural Utah HospitalThompson, Elaine M.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
183 Intubation Guideline for the Intensive Care UnitPatterson, Scott W.; Jarvis, Matthew W.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
184 Early Mobility Guideline for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in a Shock Trauma Intensive Care UnitPark, Marleen D.; Majercik, Sarah D.; Christensen, Scott S.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
185 Improving Provider Knowledge, Skill, and Confidence With Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: A Quality Improvement ProjectCooper, Tyler; Bullock, Randy2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
186 Increasing Chlamydia Screening Rates in Primary CareDowdle, McCall; Phares, Pamela2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
187 Increasing Skin-to-Skin for Infants <30 weeksHardy, Rachael; Hardin, Pamela2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
188 Increasing Rates of Unclogged Feeding Tubes in Hospitalized; PatientsBates, Brittany E.; Lynch, Keisa; Sloan, Colgan2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
189 Genetic Education in a Reproductive Medicine PracticeLowery-Klinger, Annette; Gee, Julie P.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
190 Development of a Mentorship Framework for New Nurse Practitioners in UtahOlsen, Shauna H.; Hart, Sara E.; Balk, Julie2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP, Poster
191 Prioritizing Skin-to-Skin Care in a Level IV NICUHarbison, Lauren2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
192 Improving Provider Knowledge, Skill, and Confidence With Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: A Quality Improvement ProjectCooper, Tyler; Bullock, Randy2022Background: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Ketamine has been shown to have a robust and rapid effect on depression and has been shown to decrease suicidal ideation immediately after administering one treatment. Studies have found that combing ketamine with integrati...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
193 Integrating a Genetics/Genomics Team Into a Reproductive Medicine PracticeLloyd, Anne-Marie; Swanson-Taylor, Lisa; Dorais, Jessie A.2022Background: Genetic screening of human embryos began in 1990. Since the nineties, advances in the genetic screening of human embryos called preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) have evolved. Over the last 30 years, reproductive medicine offices nationwide have increased to more than 100,000 cases o...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP
194 Magnet Hospital Recognition Program Gap Analysis for the University of Utah Gap AnalysisChavez-England, Jesika2022University of Utah Health has decided to consider the pursuit of Magnet accreditation as of December 2021 (S. Taylor, personal communication, December 7, 2021). The first step in the Magnet accreditation journey is conducting a gap analysis (Drenkard, 2010; Graystone, 2018b). Therefore, the specific...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
195 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
196 Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Facilitating the Initiation and Use for Patients with Type2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Rural Primary ClinicDotson, Laura M.2022Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to be one of the most significant health problems worldwide. It can lead to several health complications, such as amputations, vision loss, neuropathy, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. These complications can be delayed or even avoided by mai...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
197 Improving Referrals to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support ProgramsMcCulloch, Jessica M.; Allen, Nancy A.; Litchman, Michelle L.; Neuberger, Julie2022Background: In Utah, 8.6% of adults have diabetes, the state's leading cause of renal failure, blindness in adults <75 years old, and non-traumatic lower-extremity amputation. Diabetes self-management education and support programs improve glucose levels and prevent complications. The American Diabe...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
198 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
199 Improving Self-Efficacy and Teamwork in Moderate Acuity Clinical SituationsMiller, Devon M,; Jarvis, Matthew W.2022Background: Practice tools and training are essential to building staff confidence, competency, teamwork, perceived self-efficacy, and by extension, they improve clinical outcomes. For new providers in many hospital settings, there is an emphasis on training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
200 Triage of Pregnant Women in the Urgent Care Setting: A Quality Improvement InitiativeHansen, Emily N.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022Background: Pregnant women often seek care at urgent care (UC) facilities over more appropriate settings designed for tailored triage like Obstetric Emergency Services (OBES) at University of Utah Medical Center. Improper triage and poor interdepartmental transfer of pregnant women has been strongly...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
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