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Improving Provider Comfort in Discussing Race-Based Health Disparities in Pregnant and Birthing People | Creal, Cristi; Cohen, Susanna; Al-Khudairi, Amanda; Fall, Jeelan | 2022 | Background: Race-based health disparities continue in the United States despite directed and significant efforts. Regardless of age, income status, education level, or gender identity, people of color continue to fall victim to higher morbidity and mortality rates compared to White individuals. Cons... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery |
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Assessing Patients' Social Needs While Delivering Emergency Nursing Care: A Pilot Evaluation to Inform the Use of a Screening Tool | Cheney, Janae | 2021 | With recent healthcare policy changes, including the creation of the accountable care organizations, screening for social risks such as food and housing insecurity has become increasingly common in the healthcare system. However, little is known about the social need screening practices in emergency... | Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics |
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Prediabetes Screening in the Emergency Room | Aloia, Andrew | 2017 | Diabetes continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and contributes substantially to healthcare costs. Prediabetes indicates a future risk for diabetes. Consequently prediabetes screening is paramount in combating our country's diabetes problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Pr... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Prenatal Vaccination Improvement Process in a Rural Clinic | Brown, DeAnn | 2017 | Pregnant women and infants are at increased risk of complications from influenza and pertussis disease yet vaccine rates for these illnesses are historically low. Many barriers exist that prevent some high-risk groups from obtaining immunizations. By utilizing proven strategies and creative solution... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Psychotherapy: A Quality Improvement Project for Alcohol Use in Psychotherapy | Judd, Christian M. | 2019 | Substance abuse is a major problem in the United States. Previous research indicates that the use of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol use improves outcomes in at-risk patients. The purpose of this study was to determine if using a SBIRT toolkit could reduc... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Triage of Pregnant Women in the Urgent Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Initiative | Hansen, Emily N.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda | 2022 | Background: 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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A Pilot Study to Promote Abstinence from Nicotine: The Effects of the End Nicotine Dependence Program | Bowles, Dallas | 2018 | Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Cigarette smoking primarily starts in adolescence. Among detained juvenile offenders, 82.1% had smoked cigarettes prior to their incarceration. None of the six juvenile justice services (JJS) facilities located in Utah offer a s... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Implementing Early Mobility Guidelines in Medical Intensive Care Unit | Mingyu Gu; Scott W. Patterson; Scott S. Christensen | 2024 | | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care |
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A QI Initiative to Improve Mental Health Outcomes of Juvenile Offenders in Utah | Butler, Tonya M. | 2019 | Problem: The juvenile justice system was established to increase the rehabilitative potential of the court system and prepare youth offenders for re-entry into the community. Legislative changes in recent decades have resulted in increasing numbers of youth being committed to adult prisons. A review... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Running Head: HPV Vaccine Recommendation Practices in a Suburban Family Practice Clinic | Wiley, Nathan H. | 2020 | Background:Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective method for preventing 9 types of HPV infection which cause the vast majority of HPV-related cancers. However, Utah maintains consistently poor HPV vaccination rates among adolescents aged 13 to 17. The National Institutes of Health ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP |
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Improving Cultural Competence in Primary Care Providers Through Cultural Awareness Training | Reni, Luz Elena | 2020 | Problem: Culturally and linguistically diverse patients have limited healthcare access when compared to the majority of the population. Patients are often confronted with barriers such as language, differences in beliefs, and a complex healthcare system. Developing interventions to offer culturally ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Cultural Diversity |
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Improve Adherence to the Nurse-Driven Continuous Intravenous Heparin Administration Protocol on a Neurocritical Care Unit | Castle, Bronwynne | 2022 | Background: Anticoagulation therapy is associated with high rates of dosing errors, and intravenous heparin therapy accounts for two-thirds of those errors. The therapeutic margins for heparin are narrow, and errors result in coagulation times that are too short or prolonged and can produce harmful ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP |
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Chronic Pain Treatment Guideline for Emergency Department Providers in an Urban Community Hospital | Weir, Kim | 2019 | Problem: Chronic pain affects over 100 million adults in the United States. Opioids are commonly used to manage chronic pain with substance abuse and narcotic overdose being on the rise and of national concern. Emergency department (ED) providers are on the frontlines in treating patients with chron... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Development of a Mentorship Framework to Support the Professional Development of New Graduate Nurse Practitioners in Utah | Olsen, Shauna H.; Hart, Sara E.; Balk, Julie | 2022 | Background: The benefits of mentoring are well documented in the literature as easing the transition to practice, increasing confidence, and improving professional growth and leadership skills. Mentorship programs are becoming increasingly popular, however, they are often housed within hospital sett... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP |
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Implementing Social Needs Screening in Primary Care Using an Electronic Screener with Automated Referral | Nordblad, Krissa L.H. | 2023 | Background: 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 |
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Improving Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Technique via a Modern Technology Platform | Steele, Isaac D. | 2017 | The overarching goal of this DNP project was to improve metered dose inhaler (MDI) technique by developing an innovative method via telemedicine for providing MDI technique education. MDIs are one of the most commonly used methods for delivery of asthma medication, and yet an astounding percentage o... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Supporting Mental Health Care Providers in the Wake of Patient Suicide: A Needs Assessment | Barrows, Emily E. | 2023 | Background: Instances of suicide are prevalent among veteran populations, where rates are nearly twice that of non-veterans. Patient suicide is a critical event in the lives of mental health care providers (MHCPs) and, as such, has been identified as an occupational hazard by the American Psychologi... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health |
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Implementing Verbal De-escalation on Agitated Patients with Serious Mental Illness In a Community Healthcare Setting | Smith, Sherrie; Bullock, Randy; Terry, Briana | 2022 | Background: According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI, n.d.], 43.8 million adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year. Individuals with mental illness are not necessarily more aggressive or violent than people without mental illness. Substance abuse, adverse childhood ex... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health |
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Improving Referrals to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Programs | McCulloch, Jessica M.; Allen, Nancy A.; Litchman, Michelle L.; Neuberger, Julie | 2022 | Background: 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 |
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Improving Primary Care Providers' Knowledge and Utilization of Pessaries in Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse | Smith, Jennifer | 2020 | Background:Primary care providers receive minimal to no training on vaginal pessaries as a treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This lack of knowledge leads to women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse with minimal treatment options available. Patients that are not candidates for surgi... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery |
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Improving Transition Planning in Adolescent Psychiatric Care to Enhance Mental Health Outcomes | Freund-Begley, Kelli | 2019 | Background: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the current transition planning process in an adolescent psychiatric day treatment program in Utah and develop recommendations to improve transitions to outpatient care. Adolescents experience mental health disorders and rec... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP |
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Improving Mental Health Care Providers Level of Confidence and Skills in Suicide Risk Assessment | Garbett, Cynthia | 2020 | Needs Assessment Background: Approximately 60% of suicides are associated with mood disorders, and nearly 50% of those that died by suicide had received mental care services one month before their death. A comprehensive assessment of suicidal behavior and ideation varies based on each mental health ... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health |
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Implementation and Evaluation of an Independent Advanced Practice Provider Inpatient Care Model | Straight, Rachel | 2023 | Background: 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 |
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Improving Communication and Informed Consent Using a Birth Plan Decision Aid | Sartori, Brittney; Phares, Pamela | 2022 | Background: 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 |
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Implementing An Antiracist Training Module for Clinical and Non-Clinical Nursing Faculty | Martinez-Lopez, Minerva E.; Garcia, Kimberly; Allen, Nancy A. | 2022 | Background: In the U.S., White females comprise the majority of the nursing profession; nationwide at 81% and in Utah at 91%. A culturally diverse nursing workforce is critically needed to meet the healthcare needs of the United States' increasingly diverse population. Nursing students of color ofte... | Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Antiracism |