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401 Improving Antenatal Counseling for High-Risk Pregnancies Through Shared-Decision MakingPitts, Rebecca L.2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
402 Improving Antenatal Counseling for High-Risk Pregnancies Through Shared-Decision MakingPitts, Rebecca L.2020Approximately 0.5% of babies in the United States are born extremely preterm (<28 weeks gestation). These babies suffer mortality rates as high as 30-50%; survivors suffer morbidity rates up to 20-25%. Due to economic impact and uncertain outcomes, parents expecting the birth of an infant between 22...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP
403 Improving Asthma Control and Quality of Life in Adolescents Through Access to a Mobile AppMelonakos, Quincey2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
404 Improving Asthma Control and Quality of Life in Adolescents Through Access to a Mobile AppMelonakos, Quincey2019Asthma is the most common chronic pediatric condition and affects 8.3% of children in the United States. The episodic nature of this chronic disease requires careful self-management in order to monitor symptoms, take medications correctly, and avoid triggers. Adolescent patients may lack the organiz...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
405 Improving Bedside Report Within an Inpatient UnitSalih, Hussein; Garret, Larry2023Background: Bedside reporting is a communication process used during the shift change, where the outgoing nurse hands over the responsibility of patient care to the incoming nurse. This handoff takes place at the patient's bedside, it improves patient safety, communication, and satisfaction, yet com...Nursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
406 Improving Bedside Report Within an Inpatient UnitSahil, Hussein2023POSTERNursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
407 Improving Birth Attendants' Awareness and Utilization of the Transfer Toolkit for Out-of-Hospital (OOH) BirthsKingston, Ruth; Simonsen, Sara E.2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
408 Improving Birth Attendants' Awareness and Utilization of the Transfer Toolkit for Out-of-Hospital (OOH) BirthsKingston, Ruth2020Background: Planned (OOH) birth is on the rise. Approximately 6.6% of those OOH births result in a transfer to a hospital setting. At the time of a transfer, there is the potential for important information to get missed and not passed on from the OOH birth attendant to the hospital receiving staff....Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
409 Improving Burn Nursing through Burn Specific Skills DayOrr, Mindy; Alderden, Jenny; Gauthier, Kristy2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
410 Improving Burn Nursing through Burn Specific Skills DayOrr, Mindy2020Background. The American Burn Association recently published a consensus-derived list of eleven standardized burn nursing competencies that nationwide burn unit nursing staff need to maintain. These competencies were published to help direct the educational priorities for burn nursing to ensure the ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
411 Improving Care for Women Experiencing Pregnancy Loss in the Emergency DepartmentFinch, Madison; Sylvester, Robert J.; Kaiser, Jen; Cole, Erin2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Poster
412 Improving Care to Women Experiencing Pregnancy LossLawson, Jamie L.2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
413 Improving Care Transitions with Follow-up CallsThomas-Robertson, Marsha2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
414 Improving Clinicians' Experience of End-of-Life Care in the Intensive Care Unit Through Implementation of the ‘3 Wishes Project'Nelson, Kendall K.2023Background: The '3 Wishes Project,' is an end-of-life program meant to bring humanity and dignity to dying patients, while encouraging meaningful connection and multidisciplinary communication among clinicians. The purpose of this project was to improve clinician experience of end-of-life care in th...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology /Acute Care
415 Improving Clinicians' Experience of End-of-Life Care in the Intensive Care Unit Through Implementation of the ‘3 Wishes Project'Nelson, Kendall K.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology /Acute Care; Poster
416 Improving Collaborative Care by Embedding a Comprehensive Psychiatric Provider to an Outpatient Counseling ClinicWarren, Elisa2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
417 Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Through the Implementation of a Standardized Toolkit at a Primary Care Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectPadilla-Romero, Sonia2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
418 Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Through the Implementation of a Standardized Toolkit at a Primary Care Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectPadillo-Romero, Sonia2023Background: The COVID-19 pandemic left a national gap in preventative cancer care; more specifically, colorectal cancer (CRC) screening decreased by 82% in from April 2019 to May 2020. This left patients at risk for delayed early detection, disease progression, and mortality. Local Problem: Similarl...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
419 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
420 Improving Compliance with the Intravenous Heparin Protocol on a Neurocritical Care UnitCastle, Bronwynne2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
421 Improving Cultural Competence in Primary Care Providers Through Cultural Awareness TrainingReni, Luz Elena; Ana Sanches-Birkhead; Rogers, Liz2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Cultural Diversity, Poster
422 Improving Cultural Competence in Primary Care Providers Through Cultural Awareness TrainingReni, Luz Elena2020Problem: 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
423 Improving De-escalation Techniques in a Psychiatric SettingShipp, Ethan2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
424 Improving De-escalation Techniques in a Psychiatric SettingShipp, Ethan2020Background:Violence towards those working in the mental health field is a known problem, consisting of physical assaults, verbal assaults, and threats of harm regularly. Healthcare workers in mental health facilities are at an increased risk of violence at the hands of the patients for whom they car...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
425 Improving Depression and Anxiety Care in the Post-COVID PopulationLarson, Alyssa I.2023Background: The coronavirus pandemic has left countless individuals with lingering symptoms, both mental and physical. Anxiety and depression were among some of the top complaints reported by patients, causing an increased need for mental health care in the post-COVID patient population. Adequate sc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
426 Improving Depression and Anxiety Care in the Post-COVID PopulationLarson, Alyssa I.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
427 Improving Depression Screening and Follow-Up for AdolescentsGay, Noemi; Sylvester, Robert; Dyer, Jane; Braun, Dan2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
428 Improving Depression Screening and Follow-Up for AdolescentsGay, Noemi2020AbstractBackground: Adolescent depression is a major problem in the United States. The incidence of depression in 12 to 17-year-old adolescents is estimated to be 1 in 5. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends routine screening of depression for the 12 to 21-year-old population. The lack of u...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
429 Improving Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) ReferralsMcCulloch, Jessica M.; Allen, Nancy A.; Litchman, Michelle L.; Neuberger, Julie2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
430 Improving Diagnosis and Management of NAFLD in the Primary Care SettingCosentino, Jenifer A.; Lynch, Keisa2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
431 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
432 Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in VeteransHeaps, Austin2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
433 Improving Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension in the NICUHooper, Sara2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
434 Improving Dietary Awareness Among the Parents of Elementary School Children of the Bhutanese Community in Utah (BCU)Dulal, Biren; Reinke, Lynn2023Background: After spending an extended period in a refugee camp and experiencing food deprivation, food scarcity, and other struggles associated with a poor socioeconomic status, a refugee population is more likely to lack proper knowledge about the importance of their daily intake of vegetables, fr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
435 Improving Dietary Awareness Among the Parents of Elementary School Children of the Bhutanese Community in Utah (BCU)Dulal, Biren; Reinke, Lynn2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
436 Improving Eating Disorder Screening and Provider Confidence in an Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: A Screening and Education Quality ProjectSchulzke, Melissa2023Background: Eating disorders affect approximately 9% of the population and have the second highest mortality rate among mental illnesses. Local Problem: Many healthcare providers lack confidence in recognizing and treating eating disorders. Standardized screening tools have demonstrated effectivenes...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psych / Mental Health
437 Improving Eating Disorder Screening and Provider Confidence in an Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: A Screening and Education Quality ProjectSchulzke, Melissa2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psych / Mental Health. Poster
438 Improving Efficiency of the Discharge Process in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Ghena, Chelsea; Child, Clint2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
439 Improving Electroconvulsive Therapy Pre-Procedure Processes In The Inpatient SettingMarden, Courtney; Morgan, Deborah2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
440 Improving Follow-Up For Post-Emergency Department COVID-19 Visits By Implementing Biometric Monitoring With A Focus On Staff's Attitude and AbilityBrems, David; Christensen, Scott2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, Poster
441 Improving HPV Vaccination Rates in Adults Ages 27-45 Years OldEden, Lacey; Child, Clinton; Martin, Suzanne2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
442 Improving Inpatient Sleep Quality in the Acute Care SettingCrockett, Mindy; Lynch, Keisa2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
443 Improving Inpatient Sleep Quality in the Acute Care SettingCrockett, Mindy2020Background: Hospitalized patients are at risk of experiencing an increase in sleep disruptions and a decrease in quality of sleep. Illness, pain, medical interventions, treatments, and the hospital environment can lead to poor sleep. Poor sleep quality can lead to many adverse effects, including ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
444 Improving Interdisciplinary Communication Through Simulation for Mechanical Circulatory Support PatientsDavis, Kathryn2020Dr. Vincent T. Covello, the director of the Center for Risk Communication states that, "Stress and mental noise can reduce the ability to process information by up to 80%" (p. 34). The high stress nature and criticality of a patient requiring air medical transport cannot be understated. The transpor...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
445 Improving Labor and Delivery Nurses Confidence with Unintentional Nurse-Attended Deliveries (UNAD) Through Education and Simulation Skills TrainingArmstrong, Isabelle; Sanchez-Birkhead, Ana; Elmore, Christina2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
446 Improving Labor and Delivery Nurses Confidence with Unintentional Nurse-Attended Deliveries (UNAD) Through Education and Simulation Skills TrainingArmstrong, Isabelle2020Background: Every day, babies are born in hospitals around the United States. The safest deliveries are those attended by a trained health care provider with the specific delivery skills to assist mother and baby through the birthing process. Despite the best laid plans to have a trained health care...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
447 Improving Mental Health Care Providers Level of Confidence and Skills in Suicide Risk AssessmentGarbett, Cynthia; Sanchez-Birkhead, Ana2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
448 Improving Mental Health Care Providers Level of Confidence and Skills in Suicide Risk AssessmentGarbett, Cynthia2020Needs 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
449 Improving Mental Health Outcomes of Juvenile OffendersButler, Tonya M.2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
450 Improving Mental Health Resource Education in Graduate StudentsWilkes, Shannon2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
451 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
452 Improving Miscarriage Support in the Emergency DepartmentSmith, Jennifer; Phares, Pamela; Cole, Erin2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
453 Improving Novice Nurse TurnoverGarner, Kara S.; Garrett, Teresa; Hudspeth, Randall2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, Poster
454 Improving Nurse Confidence and Competence of Speculum Exams Through Enhanced Training and Available Resources in the Labor and Delivery Triage SettingEvertsen, Sadie H.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022Background: Pelvic exams with a speculum are often necessary to evaluate patients and complete medical screening exams in the obstetric triage setting. Labor and Delivery nurses often lack confidence and competence when performing speculum exams due to the infrequent and limited training, the absenc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
455 Improving Nurse Confidence and Competence When Performing Speculum ExamsEvertsen, Sadie H.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
456 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
457 Improving Nurse Managed Wound Care in Urgent Care SettingsGrange, Angela2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
458 Improving Nurse-Provider Communication in the Special Care Nursery Through Implementation of RSBARSmith, Jessica L.2020Background: Ineffective interprofessional communication directly contributes to medical errors, adverse patient events and the deterioration of operational relationships. A Joint Commission root cause analysis found that over 70% of all U.S. hospital sentinel events were directly related to failures...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
459 Improving Obesity Management in a Primary Care SettingNorton, Kary M.; Lynch, Keisa2022Background: Obesity is a complex chronic condition that increases a patient's risk for many other chronic conditions. Although screening for obesity has increased in recent years, weight counseling in primary care is not ubiquitous due, in part, to providers' lack of knowledge and confidence in disc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
460 Improving Oral Health For Underinsured Women At First Prenatal VisitCobrand, Phillip C.2019BACKGROUND: Periodontal disease contributes to gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm labor, and low birth weight in pregnancy. Women with low socioeconomic status often lack access to dental services and have low dental health literacy and practice. Dental treatment is safe during pregnancy an...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
461 Improving Oral Health For Underinsured Women At First Prenatal VisitCobrand, Phillip C; Penney, Debra2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
462 Improving Osteoporosis Treatment After a Fragility Fracture in Primary Care:; A Needs AssessmentMagiske, Kerry M.J.; Allen, Nancy A.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
463 Improving Palliative Care Knowledge Among NursesKelso, Taylor; Doyon, Katherine2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Poster
464 Improving Parental Understanding and Comfort to Care for Children with Spina Bifida: An Audiovisual Educational ToolHolden, Laura2019Problem/Background: Spina bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect that occurs during the first month of development of the fetus in which the spinal column does not form normally. Through informal feedback from parents of children with SB and local Spina Bifida Clinic (SBC) providers, due to the overwhe...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
465 Improving Patency of Feeding Tubes by Implementing a New Clinical Practice Guideline: A Quality Improvement ProjectBates, Brittany E.; Lynch, Keisa2022Background: Patients with feeding tubes are at risk of experiencing internal obstructions caused by clotting of intact protein formulas, crushed medications, refluxed gastric contents, and viscous products that enter the tube. A variety of anecdotal methods for attempting to unclog feeding tubes inc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
466 Improving Patient Access Through Project ECHOMoyers, Landon2019Problem: Access to psychiatric care is limited across the Intermountain West with less than half of the number of psychiatric providers needed to meet the needs of the population. The purpose of this Quality Improvement (QI) project was to increase access to psychiatric care in a regional hospital i...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
467 Improving Patient Education Efficacy in Same-day SurgeryCox, Hannah2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education, Poster
468 Improving Patient Education Efficacy in Same-day SurgeryCox, Hannah2021With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare world has changed a great deal. Hospitals and health systems have sought ways to both reduce community transmission of the coronavirus while maintaining normal operations. In an area such as surgical services, a significant source of revenue for a ...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
469 Improving Patient Outcomes and the Well-being of the Healthcare Team Through the Sharing of Clinical NarrativeWard, Nicole2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education, Poster
470 Improving Patient Outcomes Through Shared Governance and Professional Development of Informal LeadersPatterson, Melinda2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, MS to DNP, Poster
471 Improving Patient Outcomes Through Shared Governance and Professional Development of Informal LeadersPatterson, Melinda2019One of the major issues facing the nursing workforce is how to engage and retain nurses. Nurse leaders need to provide a workplace that is focused on professional development, shared governance and a supportive environment. When leaders support staff and shared governance by utilizing transformation...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
472 Improving Patient Safety: Decreasing NSAID Adverse Effects by Educating Providers About Appropriate NSAID Prescribing PracticesFialkowski, Kara2019Background: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most widely used analgesics prescribed by primary care providers (Brattwall, Turan, & Jackobson, 2010). Use of NSAIDs increase patient risk for cardiovascular events and gastrointestinal bleeding. These risks are increased with...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
473 Improving Patient Self-Management of Hypertension in a Rural Primary Care ClinicDembergh, Katherine; Clifton, Jennifer2023Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and death in persons aged 35 and older. While pharmacotherapy is required for most patients, lifestyle modifications can also significantly lower blood pressure (BP). Rural populations are more likely to develop HTN, a major...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
474 Improving Patient Self-Management of Hypertension in a Rural Primary Care ClinicDembergh, Katherine; Clifton, Jennifer2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
475 Improving Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion and Maintenance in the Emergency Department Using a Quality Improvement BundleJones, Alexis L.; Garcia, Kimberly2022Background: Peripheral venous catheter insertion and maintenance is a common procedure undertaken by various healthcare workers using variable techniques. Much research has been published on peripheral venous catheter insertion, maintenance, and strategies to limit complications and disparities. Des...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
476 Improving Postpartum Depression Screening among WIC CliniciansHewlett, Jennifer; Cole, Erin; Porto, Jillian2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
477 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
478 Improving Postpartum Depression Screening and ReferralsGarrett, Heather2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
479 Improving Postpartum Depression Screening and ReferralsGarrett, Heather2019Depression is the most common complication associated with the childbearing process, and delayed or inadequate treatment can be detrimental for mother, child and family. Depressive symptoms during postpartum can vary, and the use of a standardized screening tool can aide clinicians in evaluating the...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
480 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
481 Improving Postpartum Hemorrhage Management in a Rural Setting Through Simulation-Based TrainingDuBois, Jackie2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
482 Improving Pre-Arrest and Cardiac Arrest Performance in an Acute Care SettingCampbell, Sarah; Alderden, Jenny2023Background: Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergent resuscitation practices in hospitals are lifesaving. Delayed or poor-quality CPR and resuscitation leads to increased mortality and poor neurologic function. Local Problem: Ogden Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has been identified as...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care
483 Improving Pre-Arrest and Cardiac Arrest Performance in an Acute Care SettingCampbell, Sarah; Dickerson, Melissa; Alderden, Jenny2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Poster
484 Improving Prenatal Care for Pregnancy after LossTravis, Brooklynne Olds2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
485 Improving Prenatal Spina Bifida Education through an Educational Video ToolHolden, Laura2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
486 Improving Primary Care Provider Advance Care Planning AwarenessMorholt, Michelle Eva2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
487 Improving Primary Care Provider Advance Care Planning AwarenessMorholt, Michelle Eva2019Background: Advanced care planning (ACP) is a proactive process that helps assure individual's values, preferences, end-of-life goals are identified, communicated, and honored throughout their entire lifespan. Nearly 75% of Americans do not have advanced directives (AD) that outline these preference...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
488 Improving Primary Care Providers' Knowledge and Utilization of Pessaries in Women with Pelvic Organ ProlapseSmith, Jennifer2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
489 Improving Primary Care Providers' Knowledge and Utilization of Pessaries in Women with Pelvic Organ ProlapseSmith, Jennifer2020Background: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
490 Improving Provider Ability to Prevent Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Pregnancy and PostpartumMcCready, Britanny E.; Simonsen, Sara; Shiembob, Jillian2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
491 Improving Provider Ability to Prevent Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Pregnancy and PostpartumMcCready, Brittany E.2020Background: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is primarily responsible for urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and some sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. PFD affects one third of women in the United States, and pregnancy/childbirth are major risk factors in its developmen...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
492 Improving Provider Awareness and Utilization of Massage Therapy in PTSDTaylor, Allyson2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
493 Improving Provider Awareness and Utilization of Massage Therapy in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Taylor, Allyson2019On average, 23% of veterans are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, (PTSD) and 22 veterans die from suicide each day (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2018) as a result of it. Current first-line treatment for PTSD is psychotherapy to address the cognitive patterns associated with PTSD...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
494 Improving Provider Care of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Utah with Public Health DetailingCuniberti, Rebecca A.; Lynch, Keisa; Genovesse, Kelsey2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Poster
495 Improving Provider Comfort in Discussing Race-Based Health Disparities in Pregnant and Birthing PeopleCreal, Cristi; Cohen, Susanna; Al-Khudairi, Amanda; Fall, Jeelan2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
496 Improving Provider Comfort in Discussing Race-Based Health Disparities in Pregnant and Birthing PeopleCreal, Cristi; Cohen, Susanna; Al-Khudairi, Amanda; Fall, Jeelan2022Background: 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
497 Improving Provider Knowledge and Referral Practice of Patients with Drug Resistant Epilepsy to a Comprehensive Epilepsy CenterAschkenase, Thérèse Anne2020Background: Drug Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) occurs when two adequate trials of tolerated and appropriately chosen anti-seizure drugs fail to control seizures, and is associated with excess morbidity and mortality. Surgical treatment of DRE is one of the most underutilized evidence-based therapeutic in...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
498 Improving Provider Knowledge and Referral Practice of Patients with Drug Resistant Epilepsy to a Comprehensive Epilepsy CenterAschkenase, Thérèse Anne; Kang, Youjeong; Arain, Amir M.2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
499 Improving Provider Knowledge, Skill, and Confidence With Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: A Quality Improvement ProjectCooper, Tyler; Bullock, Randy2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
500 Improving Provider Knowledge, Skill, and Confidence With Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: A Quality Improvement ProjectCooper, Tyler; Bullock, Randy2022Background: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Ketamine has been shown to have a robust and rapid effect on depression and has been shown to decrease suicidal ideation immediately after administering one treatment. Studies have found that combing ketamine with integrati...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
501 Improving Provider Self-Efficacy and Teamwork in Emergency; Department Moderate Acuity SituationsMiller, Devon M,; Jarvis, Matthew W.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
502 Improving Providers' Knowledge of the Benefits of Early Identification of AmyloidosisSouthwick, Haley2023Background: Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is an underdiagnosed systemic infiltrative disease that may involve the heart and cause heart failure. The median survival of cardiac amyloidosis is around 3.5 years without treatment. Earlier diagnosis is critical, as novel therapies for cardiac amyloido...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
503 Improving Providers' Knowledge of the Benefits of Early Identification of AmyloidosisSouthwick, Haley2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
504 Improving Psychiatric Assessments for Veterans in An Urban Outpatient Mental Health ClinicZaryoun, Shannon2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
505 Improving Psychiatric Assessments for Veterans in An Urban Outpatient Mental Health ClinicZaryoun, Shannon2020BackgroundThe U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has created multiple programs to help veterans with mental health problems including, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and suicide. Over 1.8 million veterans received specialized mental health services in 2015. Depending on...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
506 Improving Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Male Survivors: A Gender-Cultural Competence ApproachWalker Andrew M.2020Background. Male sexual victimization (MSV) is common and exponentially increases risk for negative mental health outcomes, especially suicidal ideation and attempts. Masculine gender norms exacerbate these outcomes and may be reinforced in psychotherapeutic treatment. The purpose of this quality im...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Cultural Diversity
507 Improving Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Male Survivors: A Gender-Cultural Competence ApproachWalker, Andrew M., Yael, Jocelyn S.2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Poster
508 Improving PVC Insertion & Maintenance in ED Using QI BundleJones, Alexis L.; Garcia, Kimberly2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
509 Improving Quality and Compliance of Suicide ScreeningStephens, Mary (Katy) Larson; Johnson, Linda2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
510 Improving Quality and Compliance of Suicide ScreeningStephens, Mary (Katy) Larson2020Background:Suicide is one of the ten leading causes of death in the United States, with treatment costing the healthcare system over 70 billion dollars. It is essential to properly screen and identify patients most at risk. Additionally, the joint commission identified poor suicide screening or asse...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
511 Improving Referral Rates of Hispanics with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus to the IDEAS ProgramRoundy, Anastasia; Garcia, Kimberly2022Background: The incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among Hispanics in the U.S. are higher than the national average. The risk for diabetes and issues with glycemic management result from disparities in social determinants of health within the Hispanic population. Low incomes...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
512 Improving Referrals of Hispanics with T2DM to IDEAS ProgramRoundy, Anastasia; Garcia, Kimberly2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
513 Improving Referrals to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support ProgramsMcCulloch, Jessica M.; Allen, Nancy A.; Litchman, Michelle L.; Neuberger, Julie2022Background: 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
514 Improving Screening and Provider Comfort with Counseling for Dietary Supplement Use at the University of Utah Student Health ClinicDolling, Rebekah A.2023Background: It is estimated that 57.6% of Americans have used at least one dietary supplement in the past 30 days. Using dietary supplements places patients at risk for adverse drug reactions. It is standard of care to assess for dietary supplement use. Implementing a toolkit to support providers in...Graduate Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
515 Improving Screening and Provider Comfort with Counseling for Dietary Supplement Use at the University of Utah Student Health ClinicDolling, Rebekah A.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
516 Improving Screening and Referral of Psychiatric Outpatients with Eating Disorder through Implementation of ToolkitBalmforth, Kelsie2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
517 Improving Screening and Referral of Psychiatric Outpatients with Eating Disorder through Implementation of ToolkitBalmforth, Kelsie2019Eating disorders (ED) affect between 20-30 million people within the United States, and the prevalence of these disorders is increasing. Approximately 97% of individuals with ED have one or more co-occurring psychiatric conditions related to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Mental health pr...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
518 Improving Screening for Substance Use Disorder in PregnancyWittwer, Kaitlyn; Phares, Pamela; Tufts, Gillian2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
519 Improving Self-Efficacy and Teamwork in Moderate Acuity Clinical SituationsMiller, Devon M,; Jarvis, Matthew W.2022Background: Practice tools and training are essential to building staff confidence, competency, teamwork, perceived self-efficacy, and by extension, they improve clinical outcomes. For new providers in many hospital settings, there is an emphasis on training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
520 Improving Self-Measured/Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Hypertensive PatientsLubina, Tristan Roman; Sylvester, Robert J.2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Poster
521 Improving Skin Assessments in Darkly Pigmented Skin and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis in the Acute Care Setting: A Quality Improvement ProjectLy, Tracey; Bytendorp; Kylie; Doyon, Katherine2023Background: Detecting erythema and compromised skin integrity is challenging in darkly pigmented skin. Current literature states skin assessment and treatment education are tailored toward white patients. It is vital nurses are trained to identify breakdown and treat compromised skin integrity in al...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care
522 Improving Skin Assessments in Darkly Pigmented Skin and Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis in the Acute Care Setting: A Quality Improvement ProjectLy, Tracey; Bytendorp, Kylie; Doyon, Katherine2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Procject, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care, Poster
523 Improving Skin Cancer Prevention Education in a Primary Care SettingCooper, Elizabeth C.; Doyon, Katherine2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
524 Improving Skin Cancer Prevention Education in a Primary Care SettingCooper, Elizabeth C.; Doyon, Katherine2022Background: Utah has consistently led the nation in the rate of melanoma diagnoses. Even though the melanoma mortality rate has slowed due to cancer treatment advances, the incidence rate in Utah has increased. Over the past 17 years, the rate of melanoma diagnoses has increased from 20.5 to 38.9 ca...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
525 Improving Sleep Quality and Duration in the Postpartum Period through Quiet Time; Patient Satisfaction; Practice Guidelines as TopicMalik, Yumna; Phares, Pamela2022Background: Postpartum patients are routinely disturbed at frequent intervals during their hospital admission, so unbroken sleep is rarely possible. This can lead to sleep deprivation which can have significant adverse health implications such as a decline in cognitive function, and impaired healing...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
526 Improving Sleep Quality for Critically Ill Patients in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care UnitAlmberg, Lexi; Doyon, Katherine; Tonna, Joseph2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
527 Improving Sleep Quality for Critically Ill Patients in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care UnitAlmberg, Lexi2020Background: Intensive care unit (ICU) care entails the need to continually interact with the patient for medically necessary assessments and interruptions creating increased levels in noise during sleeping hours. Sleep deprivation is harmful to critically ill patients leading to increased hospital l...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
528 Improving Sleep Quality in the ICU Through a Noise Reduction TimeDrury, Zachary; Harris, Estelle; Kang, Youjeong2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
529 Improving Sleep Quality in the ICU Through a Noise Reduction TimeDrury, Zachary2020Background:Poor sleep quality is a common problem in the ICU and has been linked to adverse physiologic conditions including altered immune function, neuroendocrine abnormalities, respiratory muscle weakening, and delirium. Excess noise is a risk factor for poor sleep quality among patients. Sleep...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
530 Improving Sleep Quality Using "Quiet Time" in the Postpartum PeriodMalik, Yumna; Phares, Pamela2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
531 Improving Stroke Awareness in Primary CareTwitchell, Josh2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
532 Improving Stroke Awareness in Primary CareTwitchell, Josh2020Background: Stroke remains the second leading cause of death worldwide. Research shows that most strokes have significant modifiable risk factors. Currently primary care settings in the United States lack a systematic stroke risk screening process. It further suggests that stroke risk knowledge amon...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
533 Improving the Ability of Novice Advanced Practice Clinicians and Students to Recognize Clinical Deterioration and a Need for Transferring CareVarner, Sarah; Christensen, Scott2022Background: Early identification of clinical deterioration and quickly transferring to a higher level of care are essential for decreasing in-hospital mortality and improving patient outcomes. Although there are support tools and guidelines to help recognize clinical deterioration, a gap remains as ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Adult / Gerontology
534 Improving the Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program at an Urban Free ClinicWalsh, Jeffery; Clifton, Jennifer2022Background: Many patients with abnormal blood pressures are not accurately assessed in a clinical setting. Home blood pressure monitoring allows patients to regularly check their blood pressure without having to come to a clinic. While this resource is becoming more common, it is often underutilized...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
535 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
536 Improving the Identification and Treatment of Postpartum Preeclampsia/Eclampsia and Obstetric Complaints in a Rural Emergency DepartmentMcDaniel, Charity2023POSTERNursing Practice Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
537 Improving the Parent Experience in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Through Improved Provider CommunicationAlston, Hailey; Hamilton, Jennifer; Chan, Belinda2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
538 Improving the Prenatal Care of Women with a History of Stillbirth or Intrauterine Fetal Demise: An Educational Module for Prenatal Care ProvidersTravis, Brooklynne Olds2019The overarching goal of this project is to increase the knowledge and sensitivity of prenatal care providers toward pregnant women with a history of stillbirth or intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD) through the development and implementation of an educational training module. The vast majority of women...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
539 Improving the Provision of Health Care for Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ PatientsWolf, Cara Leigh, Lynch, Keisa; Greenberg, Johanna; Cowan, Rhiannon2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Cultural Diversity, Poster
540 Improving the Provision of Health Care for Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ PatientsWolf, Cara Leigh2020PROBLEM: Improving the provision of health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ (LGBTQ+) patients is a recent focus of Healthy People 2020, The Institute of Medicine, and The World Health Organization. Studies repeatedly suggest that health professional students and health care p...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Cultural Diversity
541 Improving the Quality and Frequency of Screening for Urinary Incontinence in the Primary Care SettingDean-Smith, Mari2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health, Poster
542 Improving the Quality and Frequency of Screening for Urinary Incontinence in the Primary Care SettingDean-Smith, Mari2023Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most underreported and underdiagnosed medical conditions affecting women worldwide. Women who suffer from UI have poorer quality of life, and increased anxiety and depression compared to those without UI. One identified reason for women not seeking...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Nurse Midwifery / Women's Health
543 Improving the Quality of Documentation about Patient Safety Attendant CareSmith, Shane2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics, Poster
544 Improving the Quality of Documentation about Patient Safety Attendant CareSmith, Shane2021Patient safety attendants (PSA) provide a critical service to ensure the safety of selected patients during their inpatient stay, but may incur high costs for a health care system. (Greeley et al., 2020, p. 317). One on one care is considered specialized treatment, which can be expensive for the pat...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Informatics
545 Improving the Quality of Sleep in Patients on an Acute Medicine Unit Using a Sleep Hygiene BundleLang, Tanisha E.; Whitt, Alex; Lynch, Keisa M.2023Abstract Background: Poor sleep is common in ICU and acute ward settings due to noise and other factors, negatively impacting patients' cognitive function and quality of life. Neglecting healthy sleep practices in hospitals can have adverse implications for patient outcomes because of the restorativ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care
546 Improving the Quality of Sleep in Patients on an Acute Medicine Unit Using a Sleep Hygiene BundleLang, Tanisha E.; Whitt; Alex; Lynch, Keisa M.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP; Adult Gerontology/ Acute Care, Poster
547 Improving the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the EDWunder, Cleary2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
548 Improving Transition Planning in Adolescent Psychiatric Care to Enhance Mental Health OutcomesFreund-Begley, Kelli2019Background: 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
549 Improving Transitions of Care Between Inpatient and Outpatient Settings for Children and Adolescents in Foster Care: A Quality Improvement ProjectNeilson, Jonathan2020Background: Transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings for children and adolescents in foster care are often inadequate to ensure proper follow-up care. Gaps in communication regarding changes to medication and treatment plans have the potential to lead to patient har...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
550 Improving Transitions of Care Between Inpatient and Outpatient Settings for Children and Adolescents in Foster Care: A Quality Improvement ProjectNeilson, Jonathan2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
551 Improving Treatment and Awareness of Adoptees in Residential Treatment: A Screening and Education Quality ProjectBrooks, Paige D.2023Background: Two to three percent of people in the United States are adopted. These rates are higher among adolescents with serious mental illness in residential treatment centers (RTC), where rates range between 25%-30% percent. Despite these rates, mental health clinicians report limited education ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psych/Mental Health
552 Improving Treatment and Awareness of Adoptees in Residential Treatment: A Screening and Education Quality ProjectBrooks, Rachel2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psych/Mental Health, Poster
553 Improving Triage of Pregnant Women in the Urgent Care SettingHansen, Emily N.; Al-Khudairi, Amanda2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
554 Improving Type II Workplace Violence Prevention in the Outpatient Free Clinic SettingLo, Brittany A.2019From 2011-2013, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that approximately 75% of 25,000 workplace violence (WPV) events occurred in healthcare and social service settings. Most research addressing WPV in healthcare has focused on inpatient hospital settings and there is a paucity of information...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
555 Improving Use and Evaluating Efficacy of a Neonatal Sepsis Screening ToolElliott, Elizabeth2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
556 Improving Warfarin Patient ComplianceMauss, Mackenzie2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
557 Improving Warfarin Patient ComplianceMauss, Mackenzie E.2019All patients taking warfarin (Coumadin) require regular blood checks for clotting time (International Normalized Ratio or INR), but many patients are not compliant due to various reasons including lack of medication education or barriers prohibiting the return for lab testing. The purpose of this qu...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
558 Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Improvement in Growth Using a Standardized Cardiac Feeding GuidelineDunyon, Tyler; Rigby, Marilyn; Yost, Christian Con2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
559 Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Improvement in Growth Using a Standardized Cardiac Feeding GuidelineDunyon, Tyler2020Background.Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a gastrointestinal infection with high morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period. Ductal dependent congenital heart disease (CHD) is considered a significant risk factor for developing NEC in both term and preterm infants. These infants are also at ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
560 Incorporating the WILD 5 Wellness Program at the Utah Pride CenterJennings, Deven R.; Webb, Sara; Jain, Saundra2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
561 Increasing Access to Psychiatric Care: Project ECHOMoyers, Landon2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
562 Increasing Advance Care Planning and Outpatient Palliative Care Referral Rates in Primary CareGarcia, Hana M.; Christensen Scott S.2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP, Poster
563 Increasing Advance Care Planning and Outpatient Palliative Care Referral Rates in Primary CareGarcia, Hana M; Christensen, Scott S.2023Background: Worldwide, approximately 14% of individuals who need palliative care (PC) services are currently receiving PC and only 30% of Americans have an Advance Care Plan (ACP). Local Problem: There is a decreased awareness among policy-makers, healthcare providers, and the public about PC servic...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
564 Increasing Afghani-American Women's Awareness of Cervical Cancer PreventionSafi, Nabilah, Penney, Debra2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Cultural Diversity, Poster
565 Increasing Afghani-American Women's Awareness of Cervical Cancer PreventionSafi, Nabilah2019Background: Worldwide cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common cancer occurring in women. Each year in the U.S., approximately 12,000 women are newly diagnosed with CC. Up to 93% of CC cases can be prevented through routine screening and prevention. Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the main caus...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Cultural Diversity
566 Increasing Anticipatory Guidance Discussions Among Parents of Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes to Promote Transitional CareBills, Victoria; Allen, Nancy A.; Litchman, Michelle; McDowell, Megan2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
567 Increasing Anticipatory Guidance Discussions Among Parents of Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes to Promote Transitional CareBills, Victoria2019Background: Transitioning adolescents with type one diabetes (T1D) are at increased risk for reduced continuity of care, long term complications, poor glycemic control, and hospitalizations. Education programs have been found to improve knowledge; strengthen relationships among the parent, provider,...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
568 Increasing Awareness of Magnesium Insufficiency in a Mental Health ClinicCovington, Joel; Al-Khudairi, Amanda; Bailey, ElLois2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
569 Increasing Awareness of Mental Health StigmaEllsworth, Erin2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
570 Increasing Awareness of Mental Health Stigma Among Acute Care NursesFalor, Erin Ellsworth2019Mental illness is an increasingly prevalent health concern with 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiencing some form of mental illness each year. Stigma is often associated with mental illness and creates a barrier for attaining quality care and it can negatively impact readmission and recovery...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
571 Increasing Chlamydia Screening Rates in Primary CareDowdle, McCall; Phares, Pamela2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
572 Increasing Contraceptive Access in Rural Southeastern UtahArmstrong, Katrina; Phares, Pamela; Pendergrass, Danielle Howa2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
573 Increasing Contraceptive Use in Rural Latina WomenMorgan, Stephanie; Litchman, Michelle; Clifton, Jennifer2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery, Poster
574 Increasing Dementia Training in Long-Term CareEarnest, Aubree M.2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
575 Increasing Dementia Training in Long-Term Care: A Person-Centered, Non-Pharmacological ApproachEarnest, Aubree M.2019Background: Approximately 64% of residents living in long-term care (LTC) settings have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Many will exhibit challenging behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) such as agitation, wandering, anxiety, and delusions. Highly t...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
576 Increasing Diverse Students in Nursing ProgramsAcharya, Bhagawat2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Cultural Diversity, Poster
577 Increasing Diverse Students in Nursing ProgramsAcharya, Bhagawat2022Background: Personal needs, language barriers, social stigma, and financial needs contribute to low enrollment of diverse students in nursing programs. A non-profit organization, One Refugee (1R), helps students from refugee backgrounds obtain education and prepare for a successful and meaningful ca...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Cultural Diversity
578 Increasing Early Identification and Reporting of Condition Changes in Post-Acute Long-Term CareCoulam, Benjamin G.2019Background: Potentially avoidable hospitalizations (PAH) in post-acute long-term care (PALTC) settings contribute to increased morbidity and mortality of older adults. Previous quality improvement research and projects have led to the creation of programs and tools that have been successful at reduc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
579 Increasing Emotional Well-Being in DNP Graduate Students Through Wellness Interventions for Life's Demands (WILD 5)Ellis, John2023POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psych / Mental Health, Poster
580 Increasing Emotional Well-Being in DNP Graduate Students Through Wellness Interventions for Life's Demands (WILD 5)Ellis, John2023Background: Researchers suggest that health science college students report significantly lower well-being and self-care while having a higher incidence of mental illness than their age-matched peers. Self-care practices-exercise, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, social connection, and healthy nutrition-...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psych / Mental Health
581 Increasing Emotional Well-Being in Graduate Students by Promoting Self-care through the Wild 5 ProgramMuster, Daniel B.; Bailey, ElLois; Jain, Saundra2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
582 Increasing Emotional Well-Being in PMHNP Graduate Students by Promoting Self-Care Behaviors Through Wild 5 WellnessMuster, Daniel B.; Bailey, ElLois; Jain, Saundra2022Background: College students experience more depression and anxiety than their age-matched peers. Their poor emotional well-being may be due to high levels of stress and low levels of self- care. Self-care is consistent, daily behaviors such as exercise, good nutrition, and adequate sleep that are r...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
583 Increasing Engagement & Understanding of Patient Reported OutcomesRoberts, Janine2020With the rise of clinical informatics, questionnaires (also called instruments) have been used to collect data straight from the source - from patients themselves (Porter, Larsson, & Lee, 2016). These measures are called Patient Reported Outcome Measures, or PROMs. PROMs are defined as any informati...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS, Nursing Education
584 Increasing Engagement and Feelings of Belonging of Teleworking NursesDuford-Hutchinson, Brittany C.2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP, Poster
585 Increasing Engagement and Feelings of Belonging of Teleworking Nurses to Improve Care Coordination: A Project in the Veterans Health Administration Healthcare SystemDuford-Hutchinson, Brittany C.2022Problem: Nurse disengagement contributes to poor patient experiences, decreased patient safety, and negative patient outcomes. Working in the virtual setting may contribute to feeling disconnected from the organization. The goal of this project was to implement an intervention that protects patient ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Organizational Leadership, MS to DNP
586 Increasing Fijian's Awareness of Sexually Transmitted InfectionsPorter, Karlie; Penney, Debra; Dean, Deborah2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health, Global, Cultural Diversity, Poster
587 Increasing Fijian's Awareness of Sexually Transmitted InfectionsPorter, Karlie2020Health Promotion; Background: Chlamydia Trachomatis( CT) is the most common treatable sexually transmitted bacterial infection (STI) worldwide and the highest prevalence rates are found in Pacific Islands countries. In Fiji, a Pacific Island country, high rates of CT have been reported among 18-24-y...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health, Global, Cultural Diversity
588 Increasing Identification and Reporting of Condition Changes in Post-Acute Long-Term CareCoulam, Benjamin2019POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
589 Increasing Insulin Access Awareness in the Acute Care SettingPlott, Ashton; Litchman, Michelle2020POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care, Poster
590 Increasing Insulin Access Awareness in the Acute Care SettingPlott, Ashton2020Background: Between 2012 - 2016, the price of insulin has doubled, and since 2015 hyperglycemia related hospitalizations have increased 120% for those using insulin. Many patients with diabetes (PWD) are unable to afford the monthly cost of insulin and are turning to online trading, bartering, ratio...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
591 Increasing Mental Health Resource Education for Graduate School Students, Faculty, and StaffWilkes, Shannon2019The declining mental health of graduate students is a large concern nationally, with University of Utah students demonstrating higher depression and anxiety than the national average. Many university resources available to recognize and prevent mental health problems are underutilized. Through this ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
592 Increasing Mental Wellness Through a 30-Day Lifestyle InterventionMorrison, Sarah2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
593 Increasing MyChart Use in Heart Failure Patients: A Quality Improvement ProjectKasavana, Liza; Allen, Nancy A.; Ugolini, Sharon2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
594 Increasing NIDA Screening Rates by Obstetric ProvidersWoods, Windi; Lichtman, Michelle; Smid, Marcela2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health, Poster
595 Increasing Palliative Care Consultation Rates in a Level I Trauma Intensive Care UnitPace, Kathryn; Place, Aubrey; Sylvester, Robert J.2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Poster
596 Increasing Placental Labs in the NICUEvans, Ida Katrina; Hamilton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal, Poster
597 Increasing Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Among Older Adult Population in a Rural AreaAsper, Molly; Allen, Nancy A.2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology, Poster
598 Increasing Provider Adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Clinical GuidelinesWatson, Claire; Martin, Suzanne; Genovesse, Kelsey2021POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care, Adult / Gerontology
599 Increasing Provider Self-Efficacy in Sexual and Reproductive Health Conversations for Adolescents with Cystic FibrosisPope, Shelbie A.; Hamilton, Jennifer2022POSTERGraduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP, Poster
600 Increasing Provider Use of a Sleep Assessment Instrument at a VA Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: A Quality Improvement ProjectGavin, Lindsay P.; Doyon, Katherine; Webb, Sara M.2022Background: In the United States, sleep dysfunction occurs in 50-80% of patients seeking psychiatric treatment, compared to 10-18% of adults in the general U.S. population. In the veteran population, those numbers are magnified, and larger still in the veteran population who seek psychiatric treatme...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
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