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51 Promoting Upstream Integration of Palliative Care in Elderly Heart Failure PatientsBrown, Harmony Lauritzen2018Heart failure (HF) is a devastating disease that inordinately affects the elderly. Although palliative care (PC) can be an invaluable tool in promoting symptom management and quality of life (QOL) for elderly end-stage heart failure (ESHF) patients, it is a resource that is often underutilized by HF...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
52 Implementing VTE Screening in an Urgent Care SettingTurgoose, William2018POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
53 Barriers to Hospice Referrals for Older Adults in the Primary Care SettingCardon, Andrew2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
54 Educational Module for Case Managers Caring for the Chronically HomelessBonilla, Carlos Eduardo2017POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
55 Educational Module for Case Managers Caring for the Chronically HomelessBonilla, Carlos E.2017Every chronically homeless individual in Utah costs the public approximately $30,000 to $50,000 a year in healthcare resources. One potential reason for the high cost of care delivery to those who are chronically homeless is that case managers (CMs) caring for this population lack clinical backgroun...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
56 Improving Barriers to Hospice Referrals for Older Adults in the Primary Care SettingCardon, Andrew2017Many primary care providers (PCP) are reluctant to refer older adult patients (>65 years old) for hospice services even though these services have shown to improve end-of-life care. This reluctance in referring is a problem because many older adults who would potentially qualify for hospice services...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
57 Examining Changes in the Mental Health Status of Refugees Over the First Six Months of Resettlement Using the Refugee Health Screener-15 (RHS-15)Dhakhwa, Niva2016Refugees are people forced to leave their native countries and unable to return due to fear of war, violence, or political instability. Every year about 69,987 refugees resettle in the United States and approximately 1,200 refugees arrive in Utah. Refugees face various challenges, such as language a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
58 The Consultation and Referral Plan: Removing the Barrier to Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority in UtahFawson, Sara R.2016Full practice authority for nurse practitioners (NPs) includes the evaluation of patients, diagnosis, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, initiation and management of therapeutic treatments and prescribing medications. Licensure in the state of Utah is overseen by the state board of nursing....Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
59 Provider Perceptions of Palliative Care in an Emergency DepartmentTateoka, Elizabeth Buffy2016Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is defined by Healthy People 2020, and addresses aspects of physical, mental, emotional, and social health, and how health status affects and impacts emotions and overall satisfaction with life (USDHHS, 2015). Emergency departments see high volumes of older adu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
60 Developing Clinical Guidelines for Follow-Up Care for Sexual Assault Patients in a Primary Care SettingCalvin, Justin Page2016Sexual assault (SA) is a persistent problem in the United States and in the Salt Lake City, Utah area; impacting one in five women during their lifetime. National and international organizations recommend that patients who have been sexually assaulted follow-up with their primary care providers; how...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
61 Postpartum Depression: Faith-Based Health PromotionThomas, Mary2014Postpartum depression (PPD) is experienced by 10%-15% of women per year and often goes under recognized by women and communities (CDC, 2008). It is the most serious of postpartum disorders and most common pregnancy-related illness. Women experiencing PPD may not seek help for multiple reasons, inclu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
62 Application of an Online Warmline as a Crisis Prevention Tool in Rural Sanpete County, UtahStewart, Rhonda2014Completed suicides, suicide attempts, self-harm behavior and violence towards others are significant indicators for the need for preventive services for Utah youth and their families. In addition rural youth and their families struggle with healthcare disparities, which leads to fewer services avail...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
63 An Evaluation of Follow-up for Postpartum Depression in Mothers with a History of DepressionKelley, Sarah2014The purpose of this project was to evaluate provider follow-up at postpartum visits for women diagnosed with a history of depression before, during, or after a pregnancy in a large CNM/WHNP faculty practice. A chart review was completed on all women age 18 or older who gave birth at a large teaching...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
64 Disparities in Cancer Pain Assessment and Management among Ethnic MinoritiesKogan, Laura2014Poor pain control impairs quality of life and functionality. Despite the increased knowledge of pain mechanisms, existing guidelines and improved methods to manage cancer pain, it remains inadequately treated, especially among ethnic minorities. A number of factors play role in the existing cancer p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
65 Exploring an Integrated Maternity Care System Across Birth Settings in the Salt Lake ValleyWhiting, Christina2014Birth certificate data from 2010 reported that 1.18% of U.S. births occurred out of hospital (OOH) (MacDorman, Declerq, & Mathews, 2013, p. 2). Evidence for safety in births that take place OOH is debated for various reasons. Research methods are observational and not controlled or randomized which ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
66 Incorporating BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing into Clinical PracticeLedingham, Debra2014This project seeks to support the clinical practice of using established guidelines for evaluating women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death. Breast cancer and ovarian cancer re...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
67 Timely Endocrine Referral for Short Stature Children Born Small For Gestational AgeMulleneaux, Sherrily Brown2013Approximately 10% of children born small for gestational age (SGA) fail to achieve catch-up growth by two years of age. These children will remain with short stature throughout life without effective medical intervention. Sound research exists demonstrating the optimal treatment initiation period to...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
68 A Quality Assurance Program to Improve Referral Services in a Sleep Disorders Clinic in Southeast IdahoPoulos-Edmo, Helene2013Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep breathing disorder posing increased risk for morbidity and often associated with co-existing disorders, such as, diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure. While prevalence rates vary, it is proposed that 26-32% of the United States population has a high prob...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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