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26 Planning for End of Life is Planning for Life: Quality Improvement and Research Data CollectionAnsari, Natasha2020End of life care is an essential part of the care of the patient. It not only is a continuation of the care of the patient we interact with as his or her disease gets worse, but also improves the quality of life for the patient's family once our patient passes away. Paladino, et al., (2019) state, "...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
27 Education for Mental Health Professionals Working With Child and Adolescent Patients With Suicidal Ideation About the Smartphone App SafeUTLee, Younchan2018From 2007 to 2014 in Utah, the youth suicide rate nearly tripled to 8.5 per 100,000, and is currently the leading cause of death among 10- to 17-year-olds. Compared to national statistics, the 2014 youth suicide rate in Utah is more than double the national rate. Considering these rates of suicide a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
28 Implementing After Visit Summaries for Low Socioeconomic Patients at a Free ClinicRolfe, Brandilyn2019Background: Patient recall and understanding of healthcare information received from a provider at an appointment is less than satisfactory. Factors that increase these barriers include, poor health literacy, low socioeconomic status, language barriers, complicated medical jargon and the sheer volum...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
29 Implementation of a Lethal Means Reduction Toolkit in Pediatric Primary CareKyena Oblad; Shawna Sisler; ElLois Bailey2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
30 Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake Community Health Representative Needs AssessmentHaller, Mackenzie2020Background: The purpose of this needs assessment project was to evaluate the need and cultural acceptance of community health representatives (CHR) at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake. It also serves to gather information concerning cultural acceptance of a CHR program and the need for cultural ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Cultural Diversity
31 Improving Diagnosis and Management of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Primary Care SettingCosentino, Jenifer A.; Lynch, Keisa2022Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the United States continues to increase with the rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of NAFLD in 2015 was 83.1 million. The prevalence of this disease is expected to increase to 100.9 million by 2030. Provider knowledge gaps re...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
32 Active Learning for Nurse ResidentsPatzke, William L.2023Background: The University of Utah Hospital is developing a transition-to-practice program for their new graduate nurses (NGNs) entering practice. This program comes after the COVID-19 pandemic, which has challenged hospitals nationwide with the retention of experienced employees. These NGNs are ent...Graduatre Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
33 Improvement of Methamphetamine Use Disorder Treatment in Primary CareTania A. Oliveira; Tony Gregory; Jennifer Clifton2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
34 A Collaborative Staffing Model: Utilizing Nurse Practitioners and Physicians on the Hospitalist ServiceLovell, Amber2018The purpose of this needs assessment is to determine an effective solution to provide additional coverage to the hospitalist service. It also serves to identify what patient factors are responsible for increases in workload for the hospitalist service. Studies indicate that an increase in patient ag...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
35 Evaluation and Management of Neuropathy: A Guide for Primary Care ProvidersKuhn, Cassie J.2019Patients with neuropathic symptoms often seek initial evaluation in primary care. Primary care providers face challenges in evaluating and managing neuropathic symptoms; subsequently, patients with neuropathic symptoms may be underdiagnosed or undermanaged. Current existing treatment guidelines lack...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
36 Improving Nurse Managed Wound Care in Urgent CareGrange, Angela2019Frequent follow-up visits for wound care due to substandard nurse-managed wound care in urgent care settings has been attributed to a lack of education and standardization of care. The purpose of this project was to improve knowledge and increase confidence in nurses who provide wound care in the ta...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
37 Nurse Mentorship in the Emergency Department: An Approach to Improving Job Satisfaction and RetentionAlexandra M. Salois; Erin M. Palmer; Sara Hart2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
38 Evaluating Onboarding Program for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Specialty Clinics: A Program EvaluationAmber D. Schmidt; Katherine Doyon2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
39 Implementation of the Age-Friendly Health System's 4M Framework in an Ambulatory Care System in Collaboration with UGECCrandall, Leslie G.2021The rapidly growing older adult population of the United States creates unique health care challenges. By 2060, demographers anticipate a near doubling of the over 65 cohort (Mather, 2019). Utah's latest census measures the over 65 population at 11.4%, about 365,000 people, with a seminal increase ...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Care Management
40 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
41 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
42 Referral Toolkit Implementation to Improve Access to Care for Rural Oncology PatientsAngela Fausett; Rebekah Perkins; Lynn Reinke2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Adult / Gerontology
43 Facilitating Transfers from Community-Based Birth to HospitalJohnston, Heather2017This project addressed a specific community need for educational resources to guide the implementation of a transfer toolkit from a planned home or birth center birth to a hospital. Utah has one of the highest rates of planned home and birth center births in the nation and it is rising. Currently th...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
44 Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary CareBartschi, Corinne; Swanson-Taylor, Lisa; Bailey, ElLois2022Background: Pediatric behavioral health problems are a significant issue in healthcare. Over 15 million children are diagnosed with behavioral health problems in the United States. The cost of managing behavioral health in pediatric patients is estimated to be 40 billion dollars. Access to behaviora...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP
45 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
46 Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Addressing Vaccine Knowledge and Hesitancy in African RefugeesBaptiste, Farah Jn2019Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause many cancers. Although HPV vaccines have proven beneficial in preventing some cancers and some countries have noticed a sharp decline in HPV infection where there is high vaccine coverage, many parents still choose not to vaccinate their ch...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
47 Implementing Practice Changes in Interventional Radiology: Enhancing Patient Safety Through Anticoagulation ProtocolsShaleena Young2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
48 Education on Appropriate Infant Positioning In the NICUBodamer, Peggy2020Background:Infant positioning plays a vital role in the development of neonates. Inappropriate positioning of premature infants born at less than 34 weeks' gestation increases the risk of developing positional non-synostotic head deformities (NHD) and non-congenital ear deformities (NCED). Bedside p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
49 Improving Communication and Informed Consent Using a Birth Plan Decision AidSartori, Brittney; Phares, Pamela2022Background: Birth plans are proven to have a positive impact on the birth experience and can be a useful tool for collaboration between patient and provider, but providers have historically seen little value in them. Sixty-six percent of providers do not recommend the use of birth plans to their pat...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
50 The Postpartum Wellness Phone Call :A Usability and Feasibility StudySnow, Nicholas C.2020Background:Each year, more than 3.8 million births occur in the United States. Rates of severe pregnancy-related complications and deaths in the U.S. have been rising during the last 25 years. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends increased supervision of postpartum wome...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
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