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1 Increasing Screening for Adult ADHD in Primary CareWynn, Taylor M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
2 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
3 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
4 Exploring Barriers to Primary Care Hospice Referral: A Needs AssessmentSpangrude, Tegan E.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
5 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
6 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
7 Integrating Age-Friendly Concepts to Improve Care for Older Adults: Adopting the 4M TechniqueMartinez, Jason M.2021As nurses, we recognize where healthcare disparities for older adults exist and are conscientious towards achieving quality health outcomes based on the needs and preferences of older adults. Research demonstrates that creating an age-friendly healthcare system (AFHS) helps improve assessment and c...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Care Management
8 Integrating Age-Friendly Concepts to Improve Care for Older Adults : Adopting the 4M TechniqueMartinez, Jason M.2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Care Management, Poster
9 Improving Psychiatric Assessments for Veterans in An Urban Outpatient Mental Health ClinicZaryoun, Shannon2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
10 Shared Decision-Making (SDM): Improving Providers' Engagement in the Adoption of SDMMartineau, Eun Young2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
11 Improving Provider Awareness and Utilization of Massage Therapy in PTSDTaylor, Allyson2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
12 Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in VeteransHeaps, Austin2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
13 Implementing An Educational Module for Clinicians About the Effects of Marijuana UseSpeed, Michael2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
14 Simulation Improving Transgender Veteran CareGarso, Daemon2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
15 Improving Provider Awareness and Utilization of Massage Therapy in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Taylor, Allyson2019On average, 23% of veterans are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, (PTSD) and 22 veterans die from suicide each day (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2018) as a result of it. Current first-line treatment for PTSD is psychotherapy to address the cognitive patterns associated with PTSD...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
16 Implementation of a Depression Screening Tool in a Primary Care Clinic for Better Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in VeteransHeaps, Austin2019Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders seen by primary care providers in the United States and affects approximately 8% of the U.S. population (CDC, 2012). Depression is often seen more in low-income and low-social support populations, and it is often underdiagnosed and undertr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
17 Shared Decision-Making: Improving Providers' Engagement in the Adoption of SDMMartineau, Eun Young2019Shared-Decision Making (SDM) is a collaborative process that involves a patient and a provider working together to make a decision based on evidence-based information and the patient's needs, preferences, and values. Multiple studies have found SDM practice improves patient satisfaction, treatment a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
18 Simulation for Mental Health Care Providers Treating Transgender Veterans: A Practice Improvement ProjectGarso, Daemon2019Background: Transgender patients, including transgender veterans, face structural and personal discrimination in every level of society. The same discrimination is well documented in healthcare settings despite policies and education in universities and employment settings that encourage cultural co...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
19 Developing a Marijuana Counseling Module to Improve Mental and Physical Health OutcomesSpeed, Michael2019Problem/Background: Many years of recent United States military conflict have produced a large number of experienced combat veterans who face the challenge of reintegrating back into a civilian lifestyle. Mental health conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are common among these v...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
20 Post-ICU PTSD Risk Screening ToolDayton, Kali2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
21 Improving Training to Decrease Co-prescribing of Benzodiazepines and OpiatesManwaring, Ryan T.2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
22 Educational Intervention to Increase Provider initiated Use of Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs)Jones, Allyce K.2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
23 Replacing No-Suicide Contracts with Individualized Safety Plans and Assessments in the VA Psychiatric Inpatient SettingTaylor, Stephen2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
24 Smoking Cessation for Veterans in Outpatient Mental HealthSlack, Armando Manny2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
25 Understanding Depression Treatment Options Considering Average Health LiteracyDangerfield, Heather M.2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
26 Screening of Patients at Risk for Post-Intensive Care Unit Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderDayton, Kali2018Many patients discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU) setting experience post-ICU post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for up to a year after discharge. With the right knowledge and screening tools ICU staff can minimize the frequency and severity of post-ICU PTSD. The focus of this project w...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
27 Replacing No-Suicide Contracts with Individualized Safety Assessments and Safety Plans in the Psychiatric Inpatient SettingTaylor, Stephen2018Background: Verbal or written no-suicide contracting is a common nursing practice in psychiatric inpatient settings, and remains common place in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) inpatient psychiatric units. There is well supported evidence indicating that such contracts are oftentimes afford...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
28 Educational Intervention to Increase Provider-Initiated Use of Psychiatric Advance DirectivesJones, Allyce K.2018Introduction: Mental health providers lack knowledge and training about psychiatric advance directives (PADs) which is a barrier to patient completion. The purpose of this study was to determine if an educational intervention with outpatient mental health providers would increase provider-reported i...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
29 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
30 Smoking Cessation for Veterans in Outpatient Mental HealthSlack, Armando Manny2018Veterans with comorbid mental health issues, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, have a higher use of cigarette and tobacco use. The Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) offers smoking cessation groups, which consist of 6-week sessions recommended by the ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
31 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
32 Mental Health of Transgender Veterans: Patients' Perspective on the Psychiatric Care Provided at the Local Department of Veterans Affairs Medical CenterKasabyan, Anna2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Poster
33 A Pilot Study to Assess the Prevalence of Complicated Grief in a Veteran Outpatient Clinic PopulationHaynes, Lara Burns2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
34 Integrating Military Culture into the Psychiatric Care of our VeteransNara, May Linn2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
35 Mental Health of Transgender Veterans: Patients' Perspective on the Psychiatric Care Provided at the Local Department of Veterans Affairs Medical CenterKasabyan, Anna2017Medical care quality and availability relate closely to an individual's geographic location, race or ethnicity, and other sociodemographic factors, including gender, education, and age. Due to difficulties with employment, lack of family support, and a high incidence of homelessness, the members of ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
36 Veterans Perception of Provider's Delivery of Military Culturally Competent Care Within a VA Mental Health Outpatient ClinicNara, May Linn2017A general knowledge of military culture when working with veterans is a way to enhance mental health care. The Veterans Health Administration identified this fact in a published strategic summary in 2011 and other associated data indicates improved knowledge of military culture is a priority for all...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
37 Complicated Grief Screening for VeteransHaynes, Lara Burns2017Complicated grief (CG) is grief experienced over a prolonged period of time that negatively affects physical, mental, and social health. Rates of alcoholism, insomnia, psychiatric disorders, physical illness, and death are all higher in people who are experiencing CG. Estimated prevalence of CG in b...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
38 Proposal for Implementation of a Hospital Elder Life Program for the Prevention of Delirium at a Veteran's Administrative Hospital in the Intermountain WestCoates, Catherine2016This scholarly project was the development and presentation of a business plan proposing the implementation of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), for the prevention of delirium, in hospitalized veterans aged 65 years and older. The business plan presented data specific to the Veterans Administr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
39 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
40 Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Military Sexual TraumaQian, Xinyi2016The role adverse childhood experiences (ACE) play on one's physical and mental health has become more understood over the past several years. A strong and graded relationship has been identified between the level of traumatic stress in childhood and poor physical and mental health in adulthood. Mili...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
41 Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Treating Chronic Pain in Women Veterans at a Veterans Administration Medical CenterHouskeeper, Karla2014Primary care providers are often uneducated on how to effectively treat and manage chronic pain, yet they prescribe 20 percent of all narcotics given for pain (Manubay, Muchow & Sullivan, 2011). Managing chronic pain with an interdisciplinary approach is a more successful treatment, especially as na...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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