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76 Integrating Autism-Specific Screening in Primary CareAllen, Natalie2013Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are among the most commonly diagnosed childhood developmental disabilities. More children are diagnosed with ASD than AIDS, cancer and diabetes combined (Autism Speaks, 2013). There are three subtypes of ASD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
77 Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Management in the Antepartum SettingBlair, Teresa2013The aim of the project is to develop a plan for consistent, evidence-based clinical management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using a multidisciplinary team approach in order to improve patient outcomes in the Birth Care Health Care setting. The goal is to assemble an algorithm of comprehens...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
78 Educational Strategies to Prevent Medical Errors: A Description of the LiteratureDawson, Stephanie L.2013Most patients hold a reasonable expectation that they will be healed, not harmed, during the process of receiving health care. Patients place an enormous amount of trust in the medical professionals caring for them, and the medical community has an obligation to ensure the safest possible care for t...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
79 Determinants of Effective Clinical InstructionNixon, Katie2013The cornerstone of nursing education is practical instruction in the clinical environment. Many researchers have demonstrated the essential role clinical education plays in producing nursing graduates prepared for their role as novice nurses. Researchers identify that quality clinical instruction de...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
80 Positive Patient Identification (PPID)Bloss, Marienelle2013This paper examines the evidence related to Positive Patient Identification (PPID) in prevention of patient care errors. The PPID system is an automated integration system of wristband placement on a patient that uses an identifier to follow them through the entire admission/treatment/discharge proc...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
81 Evidence-Based Psychopharmacologic Interventions for Problem Behaviors in ASD Children Under the Age of FiveDeMoss, Angela Michelle2013In 2007 the Centers for Disease Control, found that autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder and pervasive development mental disorder NOS, (referred to collectively as autism spectrum disorders, or ASD), had prevalence rates in the United States of 1:150 children with a male to female ratio of 4.3:1 ...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
82 An Exploration of the Use of Social Media for Weight LossBolton, Kylie2013Being overweight or obese is the second most preventable cause of death behind tobacco use (Mokdad, Marks, Stroup, and Gerberding, 2004), and now obesity and being overweight has become one of America's top health crises. An estimated 155 million Americans are overweight or obese (Go et al., 2012). ...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
83 The Best Pharmacological Interventions for Depression in Adolescents with Comorbid Substance Use DisordersButler, Joan2013According to Riggs, et al (2007) depression rates are higher in adolescents with substance use disorders (15-24%) than in adolescents without substance use disorders (2-8%). Adolescents with substance use disorders are also more likely to have poorer drug treatment outcomes and higher relapse rates....Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
84 Guideline for Probiotic Use in Very Low Birth Weight NeonatesParker, Ruslana2013This Doctor of Nursing Practice scholarly project consisted of developing a clinical practice guideline for neonatal nurse practitioners and neonatologists on probiotic administration in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates. The guideline is based on a synthesis of relevant literature and consultat...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
85 Provider and Patient Education on the Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnostic Criteria of Inflammatory Breast CancerSolomon, Daphne2013Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is the most aggressive and deadly form of breast cancer. IBC was once a universally fatal disease, but today the 5-year survival is 30-40% (Bond, Connoly, & Asci, 2010). IBC is 1% - 6% of all breast cancer diagnoses. Rarity breeds unfamiliarity in both providers and ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
86 Tobacco Bans on Inpatient Mental Health SettingsThatcher, Brandon2013Tobacco is the only legal drug that kills many of its users when used exactly as directed by the manufacturers. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disability in the world and there is approximately one death every six seconds caused by tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke...Graduate Nursing Project, Master of Science, MS
87 Promoting Obstetric Care for Rural Women in Northern Utah: "Choose the Right Provider for You"Overson, Annie2014In 2012, approximately 55% of women living in rural Box Elder County (Northern Utah) sought obstetric services from larger facilities in distant locations, despite having quality, comprehensive services available in their community and a generally healthy, low-risk population. Uncomplicated pregnanc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
88 Pediatric Obesity Treatment and Reimbursement in Primary CareHomer, Sarah Babcock2014Primary care providers have struggled to find a cost-effective clinically-based pathway to treat pediatric obesity and cardiovascular risk. Providers cite lack of reimbursement for obesity-related services as one reason that precludes their ability to effectively treat obesity. With the implementati...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
89 Pre-Hospital Algorithm for Anticoagulation Therapy in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial InfarctionRomero, Tyree2014For a number of years the emphasis has been placed on the in hospital care of patients with acute myocardial infarction, a trend that was strengthened by the inception of coronary care units. In the past several years, however, increased attention has been focused on the pre-hospital phase. Recent s...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
90 Creating a Family and Patient Centered Environment: Development of a Communication FormWorthen, Rikki2014Communication within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) among patients, families and physicians is of vital importance. Unfortunately satisfaction surveys frequently show communication as an area needing improvement. As health care providers we cannot expect patients and their families to make life alter...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
91 Ask What? Female Sexual Dysfunction Screening Provider TrainingRieff, Mollie2014This project assessed providers' comfort with and knowledge of female sexual dysfunction screening tools and resources before and after a sexual dysfunction training session, thereby determining training session efficacy as a quality improvement project in a large faculty practice. Problem Statement...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
92 Assessment of Taxane Induced Peripheral NeuropathyDeininger, Jutta2014Taxanes are commonly used chemotherapeutics in women with breast and ovarian cancer. As microtubule stabilizing agents they can be neurotoxic, leading to numbness, tingling, and pain in hands and feet. The symptoms usually start in the fingers and toes and can slowly progress along the extremities. ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
93 The Risks and Benefits of Male Infant CircumcisionAnderson, Jess B.2014Male infant circumcision (MIC) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the U.S. and the world. Each year in the U.S. half - over two million - of all new parents will decide whether or not to circumcise their male infant. The annual cost for MIC, in the U.S. alone, approaches half a bil...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
94 Determining Appropriate Use Between Minimally Invasive And Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring In The Shock Trauma ICUKissell, Kristi2014Fluid resuscitation remains the mainstay of treatment for the hemodynamically unstable or hypotensive patient. Only approximately 50% of these patients are determined to have a therapeutic response to fluid administration also known as fluid responsiveness. Patients who receive over or under fluid r...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
95 Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Recognition, Assessment, and Communication: A Quality Improvement ProjectMonson, Kristina2014At the Volunteers of America (VOA) Adult Detoxification Center in Utah individuals across multiple disciplines unite together to form substance abuse treatment teams that coordinate the medical and psychosocial care of clients withdrawing from alcohol. These professionals have different training, ed...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
96 A Motivational Interviewing Toolkit for Providers to Address Weight Among Pregnant WomenCole, Erin Johnson2014The obesity epidemic poses a substantial public health challenge in the United States and worldwide. More than one-half of all pregnant women in the United States are overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity during pregnancy carry significant short and long-term maternal and fetal risks. However,...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
97 Educating CDEs to Screen for Impaired Cognition in Elderly Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes MellitusCardenas, Elizabeth2014There is a growing population of older Americans with diabetes at increased risk for cognitive impairment, however this risk is poorly disseminated among providers of diabetes care. The purpose of this project was to research and disseminate the state of the science regarding the increased risk for ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
98 Bulimia Management in a Primary Care SettingGalbraith, Brianne Moffitt2014Bulimia nervosa is psychiatric condition characterized by self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, diuretic use or excessive exercising (Frank et al., 2012). Bulimia can result in various medical complications. Subsequently, patients who suffer from bulimia initially seek care from their primary care ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
99 Developing a Mentoring Program for Homeless Youth in Salt Lake CityWanserski, Melissa M.2014Homeless youth face complex challenges that can have significant harmful effects on their well-being. Although much remains to be known about the homeless youth experience, current research identifies that homeless youth often lack trusting relationships with adults and further support systems (Bart...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
100 Addressing HIV/AIDS Among Latinos Living In UtahMontes, Victor M.2014More than 56,000 Americans become infected each year with HIV/AIDS (CDC, 2009). Every 9½ minutes someone becomes infected with HIV (CDC, 2009). HIV/AIDS is topic that is not discussed by certain ethnicities/races. Latinos are one ethnicity/race that is affected more than others. In 2008, more than ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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