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1 Sensory Room Kits & the HOME Program at HMHIBaker, Steve D.; Johnson, Chris; Webb, Sara2024Background: Adults living with profound autism spectrum disorder (PASD), severe intellectual (ID), and developmental disabilities (DD) are routinely admitted to acute psychiatric units for agitation, violent aggression, destructive, and self-injurious behaviors. Acute inpatient psychiatric facilitie...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
2 Implementing a Sleep Wake Bundle in the ICU: A Quality Improvement ProjectSmith, Phillip W.; Dalton, Anna; Hearne, Jenny; Allen, Nancy2024Background: Poor sleep quality in the intensive care unit (ICU) can cause hormone imbalances, decreased energy, alterations in metabolic function, and impaired ventilation (Darby et al., 2022). Sleep disturbances can contribute to delirium and may lead to prolonged hospital lengths of stay, increase...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
3 Development of a Nutrition Program at a Rural Addiction Medicine Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectCirenza, Allison G.; Cook, Paula; Morgan, Deborah2024Background: Individuals with substance use disorders are at risk for nutrient deficiencies, metabolic disorders, and food insecurity. Food insecurity develops when individuals lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Health interventions for nutrition include increasing access to afforda...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
4 Developing and Evaluating a Parent Support Group for Those Affected by a Fetal Diagnosis at a Tertiary Fetal CenterCheshire, Shauna; Jenkins, Megan; Romano, Annie; Morgan, Deborah2024Background: The rate of birth defects is 30% nationally, as well as in Utah. Parents who learn their unborn baby has severe anomalies experience significantly more mental and emotional stress than parents with unremarkable findings. Fetal centers serve this patient population but often fail to addre...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
5 Implementing a CPG Screening for Term Neonates for Congenital Heart Disease When Discharged with Supplemental Oxygen: An Evidence-based Quality Improvement ProjectCohn, Zoe N.; Ling, Con Yee J. Hogan, Whitnee; Friddle, Kim M.; Mansfield, Kelly J.2024Background: Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality from a birth defect. Early detection of critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) has improved with the institution of mandatory pulse oximetry screening due to the screening's moderate sensitivity, hig...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
6 Evaluating Provider Readiness to Adopt an Early Enteral Nutrition Guideline for Infants Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia: A Needs AssessmentCraig, McKenna L.; Patterson, Melinda M.2024Background: The incidence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in the United States is one per 1,000 live births, has not improved in recent years, and is associated with increased mortality despite advances in perinatal care. The long-standing practice of withholding enteral nutrition during th...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
7 Improving Communication Through Discharge Education of Initial Burn Management for Patients Awaiting Outpatient Burn Clinic Follow-upFerreira, Krystle S.;Thomspon, Callie; Garett, Larrey2024Background: There has been a decrease in burn injuries due to public awareness and safety efforts, thereby limiting providers' experience with assessment, management, and familiarity with the American Burn Association (ABA) referral criteria to verified burn centers. Inexperience can lead to unneces...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
8 Precipitous Delivery Protocol in Urgent CareFidler, Daniel M.; Baker, Melissa; Taylor-Swanson, Lisa2024Background: Unplanned precipitous deliveries in outpatient clinics pose significant challenges to healthcare systems, including the University of Utah healthcare system (UUHC). Despite their rarity, these events require an immediate and effective response to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both m...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
9 Implementation of EPDS and Perinatal Mental Health Resources in Spanish for an Urban OB Clinic Serving Spanish-speaking ImmigrantsForsyth, Melody A.; Procter, Lyndsey; Hutchison, Christopher; Bailey, ElLois2024Background: Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbirth and impact one in seven women. The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) is the gold standard for PMAD screening. Black and Latina women have higher rates of PMADs and have barriers to acce...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
10 Measurement-based Care Protocol for Group Therapy in a University Counseling Center: A Quality Improvement ProjectLybbert, Nicole D.; Elder, Jeffrey L.; Bailey, ElLois W.2024Background: Rates of mental illness, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, among college students are increasing and, in some cases, doubling. The worsening mental health of these students leads to adverse outcomes, including lower levels of educational attainment, increased substanc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
11 Changing Disinfecting Cap Protocol: A CLABSI Reduction InitiativeWatnes, Kelsey J.; Argyl, Jason; Nerges, John2024Background: Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) cause an increased risk of mortality and cost to patients and hospitals. Short-staffing, non-compliance, and inadequate training are all possible contributing factors to an increase in CLABSIs. Antiseptic barrier caps are a possibl...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
12 Anticipatory Grief Support for Parents and Caregivers of Medically Fragile Children: A Needs AssessmentBauserman, Julie R.; Gee, Julie; Supiano, Kathie; Webb, Sara2024Background: Medically complex children, defined as those with two or more chronic and severe health issues requiring ongoing care, pose unique challenges to parents and caregivers due to the intensive, multidisciplinary care they require. The United States houses approximately three million such ind...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
13 Risk Factor Assessment and Injected Lidocaine for Intrauterine Device Placement: A Needs AssessmentBell, Lisa M.; Ward, Katie2024Background: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective, long-term, and reversible contraception options that are cost-effective and have excellent continuation rates. These devices also provide emergency contraception and gynecologic treatment benefits. Data indicates that fear of procedural p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
14 Implementation of a LGBTQIA+ Evidence Based Toolkit in an Outpatient General Psychiatry Clinic: Quality Improvement ProjectBawden, Dallin; Jennings, Devan; Webb, Sara2024Background: LGBTQ+ youth are at high risk for significant mental health disorders, including mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Initiating mental health care is arguably intimidating for most; LGBTQ+ youth report they fear being judged and feeling invalidated by MHPs who are supposed to hel...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
15 A Symptom-driven Treatment Pathway for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Management in the Juvenile Detention SettingFeneziani, Valois; Hart, Sara; Pace, Bobi; Clifton, Jennifer2024Background: Incarcerated juveniles experience disproportionate exposure to traumatic events compared to the general population. It is estimated that nationally, up to 90% of all juvenile justice-involved individuals have had some exposure to a traumatic event and that 30% meet the criteria for post-...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP
16 The Integration of the Three-Wishes Project in an Oncology Specialized Intensive Care Unit: A Palliative Care ProjectGallagher, Meagan L.; Christensen, Scott; Brown, Jeanette2024Background: In oncology intensive care units (ICUs), patients are critically ill and often face pain and suffering from their cancer diagnosis or treatments. Patient deaths in the oncology-ICU can be emotionally distressing for patients, families, and clinicians. Oncology nurses frequently experienc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
17 Implementation of an Evidence-based Intimate Partner Violence Toolkit for Women's Health ProvidersThomas, Danielle N.; Ellis, Jessica2024Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects roughly one of every three women in Utah. The data on IPV prevalence varies widely across states because IPV is not always reported or disclosed due to fear and distrust of healthcare staff and law enforcement agencies. Some providers in Utah believ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
18 Enhancing Social Service Referrals in a Rural Community Health Center: A Pilot Project Using Cross-sector Collaboration SoftwareSwearingen, Blair; Bullock, Randy2024Background: Literature shows that non-medical factors, such as social determinants of health (SDOH), may be more significant in promoting health than medical factors. Using standardized technology platforms presents a promising avenue for enhancing care coordination between health and social service...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
19 Implementation of Screening for T. Vaginalis in Incarcerated Adolescents with VaginasSchwoebel, Courtney B.; Hamilton, Jennifer2024Background: Trichomonas vaginalis, a parasitic infection causing trichomoniasis, is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection globally. Trichomoniasis presents potential reproductive health risks to people with vaginas such as preterm birth, preterm rupture of membranes, heightened...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
20 Implementation of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Toolkit: A Quality Improvement ProjectTolley, Victor M.; Allen, Nancy2024Background: In 2012, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of pre- exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission among high-risk individuals. When used correctly, PrEP reduces HIV infection risk by about 99%. Despite its effectiveness, PrEP is ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
21 Implementing Loneliness Screening at a University Student Health CenterReay, Helena B.; Yorgason, Jeremy; Garbett, Cynthia2024Background: Despite the recognition of social connectedness as a social determinant of health by the World Health Organization, few healthcare systems in the United States screen for and treat loneliness and social isolation. In May 2023, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a general advisory r...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
22 Implementing a Breastfeeding Establishment Guideline in the NICURivera, Maelee; Knighton, Christina; Patterson, Melinda2024Background: Breastfeeding rates in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) are suboptimal. Prematurity is a significant barrier to breastfeeding in the NICU. Evidence shows that direct breastfeeding does not increase the length of hospital stay for a preterm infant in the NICU. Local Problem: A level...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
23 Improving Food Insecurity Toolkit to Improve Screening, Follow-up, and Referral Process for Food Insecure Patients at the Urban Indian Center of Salt LakeRoyce, Emily R.; Puri, Danielle; Clifton, Jennifer2024Background: Food insecurity is the inability to purchase the proper quality or quantity of food for optimal health. More than one in four American Indians and Alaskan Natives experience food insecurity (Move for Hunger, 2023), which is associated with higher rates of chronic disease and depression (...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
24 Implementing a Standardized Approach to Improve Follow-up Care for Sexual Assault Survivors: A Quality Improvement ProjectAllen, Deanna B.; Creal, Cristi; Melini, Julie2024Background: Sexual assault has been linked to many long-term health consequences, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pain, injuries, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy, increased inflammation, hypertension, and poorer overall health. Despite these heal...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
25 Improving Pediatric Obesity Management in Low Income Patients: A Quality Improvement ProjectChamberlain, Amy; Hamilton, Jennifer2024Background: Obesity affects 14.4 million children and has adverse health implications, including both physical and mental symptoms. Children with an elevated body mass index (BMI) are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, depression, and low self-esteem. L...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
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