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501 Complementary and Alternative Medicine Education for Primary Care Providers Caring for Military Personnel and VeteransGardiner, Brittany2017This project focused on providing education about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments to primary care providers caring for military personnel and veterans. Education on CAM therapies that is provided to primary care providers is often inadequate during formal training and subsequ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
502 Readiness Assessment for Extubation Planning for Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement InitiativeJohnny, Jace D.2019Problem/Background: Extubation failure (EF) is the need for reintubation within 48 hours after a planned extubation in patients meeting weaning criteria from mechanical ventilation (MV). The incidence rate varies in the literature but has a statistically significant correlation with mortality, prolo...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
503 Improving Postpartum Hemorrhage Management in a Rural SettingDuBois, Jackie2019The leading cause of maternal death worldwide is postpartum hemorrhage, followed by hypertensive disorders, infection, complications with delivery, and unsafe abortions. Globally, hundreds of women die every day in childbirth due to these causes, and in 2015, there were 45,000 maternal deaths in Ind...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
504 Diabetic Bundle Implementation to Improve Clinical Quality Measures: A Quality Improvement ProjectJohnson, Frances M.; Hastings, Katherine M.; Bald, Elizabeth M.; Ose, Dominik; Gee, Julie P.2022Background: In the United States, approximately 34.2 million adults over 18 years of age have diabetes. In Utah alone, over 180,000 adults over the age of 20 years have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Diabetes is costly; about $245 billion each year is spent on care directly or indirectly related t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
505 Is It Time For Telehealth in Your Rural Hospital?: A Needs AssessmentSimmons, Sarah2018Healthcare shortages in rural areas are problematic, with a physician to patient ratio of 1 physician per 2,513 patients. The purpose of this needs assessment was to determine the access and demand for specialized providers in one rural level IV critical access hospital in Utah. This project assesse...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
506 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
507 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
508 Improving Midwifery Care for Women Experiencing Pregnancy Loss: A Clinical GuidelineLawson, Jamie L.2019Pregnancy loss is a common occurrence and has profound, long-term psychological, physical, social and financial impacts on women and their families. Women report negative experiences with healthcare providers during management of pregnancy loss, including confusing information, inappropriate languag...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
509 Implementation of Feeding Guidelines for NeonatesElwood, Christine2020Background:Preterm neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) require specialized care when it comes to their nutrition. Poor nutrition will further worsen an already complicated clinical course as well as increase morbidity, mortality, and poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. A thorough revie...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
510 Implementation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education and Collaborative Goal Setting Intervention in the Primary Care Setting for Patients with Poorly Controlled DiabetesThurston, Ryan2019The purpose of this project was to evaluate the implementation of a diabetes self-management education (DMSE) and collaborative goal setting (CGS) intervention in the primary care setting for patients with poorly controlled diabetes. Patients with a hemoglobin A1c (A1C) > 7% met with a registered di...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
511 Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Psychotherapy: A Quality Improvement Project for Alcohol Use in PsychotherapyJudd, Christian M.2019Substance 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
512 Asthma Mobile Applications to Improve Self-ManagementBuchmuller, Lilia2017More than 17 million cases of adult asthma were reported in the United States in 2015, with an estimated 50% having poorly controlled asthma. Non-adherence to evidence-based guidelines for self-management is strongly correlated to poor control. Appropriate utilization of good self-management skills ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
513 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
514 Improving Postpartum Depression Screening among WIC CliniciansHewlett, Jennifer2020BackgroundPostpartum depression affects one in nine women in the United States. Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression vary greatly, from sadness and irritability to over or under-eating. Young mothers, single mothers, mothers of low socioeconomic status, and minorities are at the highest ris...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
515 RE-AIM Framework for Evaluating Perioperative Nozin®: A Topical Nasal AntisepticKinikini, Susanna2019Purpose: This project sought to evaluate the process of implementation and the usefulness of Nozin® in reducing surgical site infections using the RE-AIM framework. Evaluation of an intervention often takes place during implementation to give insight into research as a foundation to clinical practi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
516 Increasing Advance Care Planning and Advance Directive Discussion in Primary Care SettingsYoon, Young2017Advance care planning (ACP) and advance directives (ADs) involve an active medical decision making process regarding one's end-of-life care in the event that a patient becomes incapacitated. The process includes patients and family members as well as well-trained, motivated, knowledgeable health car...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
517 DBT Skills and Support Groups for Family Members/Affected Others in Relationships with Individuals Living with Borderline Personality DisorderDaniels, Brinli A.2020Problem. Relational distress between family members/affected others and individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can negatively influence the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Researchindicatesthat when family members/affected otherssupportindividuals participating D...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
518 Pediatric Resident Education to Facilitate Adolescent Contraceptive CounselingBirdsall, Rebekah2018Teenage pregnancy is associated with myriad physical and socioeconomic risks for both mother and baby. Pediatricians have a vital role in providing sexual health education, ideally before the onset of sexual activity, and in preventing teenage pregnancy. Prevention of pregnancy during adolescent yea...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
519 What's Happening at the Frontline?: Assessment and Quality Improvement of Bedside Maternal Care in Rural IndiaBodily, Krystal2018Background: In an effort to reduce maternal mortality (MM), India initiated one of the largest maternal health programs worldwide in 2005. Despite a substantial increase in facility-based deliveries, India has not seen a significant reduction in MM and still accounts for 15% of the world's maternal ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
520 Implementing an Asthma Clinical Practice Guideline in Primary CareMcmillin, Sarah; Phares, Pamela2022Background: Asthma is a common chronic illness, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide. Asthma is primarily diagnosed and managed in a primary care setting. If ineffectively managed, asthma can reduce quality of life and create economic as well as health care system burden. Inconsistent ma...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
521 Increasing Awareness of Perinatal Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Education Module for Women's Health ProvidersWilliams, Erin2018Objective: The purpose of this project was to develop and evaluate an educational intervention to improve women's healthcare providers' knowledge of perinatal posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Background: Approximately 16% of women meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD in the perinatal period. Pregn...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
522 Education for Soldiers to Increase Contraceptive UseNapolet, Amanda2018Background In the U.S. military, unintended pregnancy rates are higher than the national average at 52%, despite access to healthcare for all active duty service members and their families. Within the military, unintended pregnancy carries the potential to impact operational readiness. Evidence sugg...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
523 Miscarriage in the Emergency Department: A Guideline for Emergency Room Nurses in the Emotional Care of the Miscarrying PatientAnderson, Autumn2019Problem: Fifteen percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage and many of the women experiencing a miscarriage will seek treatment in an emergency department. Those who seek care in the emergency department may receive adequate medical management, but the staff is ill-prepared to handle the emotion...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
524 Developing an Evidence-Based Clinical Protocol for IV Ketamine TherapyJohnson, Melissa L.; Morgan, Deborah; Anderson, Sumer2022Background: Intravenous (IV) ketamine is rising as a novel pharmaceutical option manifesting rapid and robust symptom reduction and offering much promise in alleviating Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). Clear and consistent evidence-based practice protocols and guidelines are lacking as practiti...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
525 Changing Disinfecting Cap Protocol: A CLABSI Reduction InitiativeKelsey J. Watnes; Jason Argyl; John Nerges2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
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