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Animal-assisted therapy and mental health
In oncology patients, how does animal-assisted therapy affect their mental health compared to no animal intervention, in conjuction with other treatments? -
Animal-assisted therapy in health-care facilities
How does the use of animal-assisted therapy compared to the lack of animal-assisted therapy affect the psychological well being of all patients? -
Aseptic administration of intravenous medications by anesthesia providers; A quality improvement project
(2018-05-22)This quality improvement project addresses the lack of compliance by anesthesia providers in following aseptic techniques for preparing and administering IV medications. An initial 8-question survey was conducted to assess ... -
Assessment of nursing knowledge in palliative care
Background: Acute care nurses are challenged in caring for chronically and terminally ill patients. Many nurses do not have the knowledge or comfort level in handling ethical challenges or palliative care (PC) discussions ... -
Attire for hire
This poster outlines a project to provide Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students with professional attire due to lack of resources. -
Autism spectrum disorder care provider education program
(2017-09-20)With the rising prevalence of autism, access to health care services by the patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is inevitable. Although a great deal of literature exists regarding autism, limited research has been ... -
Awareness of E-cigarettes and association of use among high school students
Background: According to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data, e-cigarette use among high school and middle school students has increased at an alarming rate between 2017 and 2018, with a reported 3.8 ... -
Baby doll therapy in dementia patients
(2014-05-09)Dementia is a condition exhibited by emotional and physical states such as anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, inability to care for oneself, wandering, defiant and sometimes violent behavior, and other unsafe actions. ... -
Bedside shift report
In medical-surgical patients, how does going into each room for report affect hospital errors and improve patient safety? -
Behavioral health self-help interventions conducted during chronic pain visits in a primary care setting
(2014-08-11)Purpose: This practice implementation assessed the feasibility and impact of implementing behavioral health self-help interventions during chronic pain management visits in a primary care setting. Data sources: Time series ... -
Behavioral interventions to decrease disparity among African American women with hypertension
The purpose of the project is to use a community-based approach to deliver evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies framed by the Theory of Planned Behavior to help increase awareness of hypertension among African ... -
Best practice tool kit for implementation of a patient education program for congestive heart failure education
Problem: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a challenging health concern and generates a multitude of issues including increased mortality rates and hospital readmission rates, and drastically decreases the quality of lives ... -
Blood glucose sample collection in the post-operative coronary artery bypass patient
This paper looks into the methods used to collect blood glucose samples in the post-operative coronary artery bypass patient. Current practice is waking a patient hourly to obtain blood via a finger prick. This project ... -
Body image distress and post mastectomy women
Introduction. Body image and breast cancer are closely associated in women who undergo unilateral or bilateral mastectomies. The literature has shown that even if women undergo reconstruction, they still experience adverse ... -
Breastfeeding and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: A quality improvement project
(2016-09-21)The purpose of this DNP project was to provide support for nursing staff to feel empowered and motivated to provide new mothers with the support they needed to have a positive breastfeeding experience for their babies and ... -
Breastfeeding: An evidence-based intervention for neonatal abstinence syndrome
(2018-02-07)Opioid drug use during pregnancy is a national and local emergent concern. The state of Ohio has experienced a dramatic increase in neonates born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS occurs after the neonate is ... -
Bridging the gap in the continuum of care for spine surgery patients: A quality improvement project
(2017-03-24)The purpose of this paper is to discuss the inadequate communication between patient settings and the practice settings, review the literature regarding communication and risks of readmission for spine surgery patients, ... -
A bundled approach to IV site care and maintenance
Hospitalized patients receiving medications intravenously are at increased risk for developing hospital associated infections (HAIs), including MRSA if their peripheral intravenous catheters are not maintained appropriately. ... -
Can we get your number? (Your blood glucose number)
Providing nursing students glucometer training and access to obtain patient blood sugars (BS). Students will obtain accrate BS checks and deliver insulin in a timely manner. -
Caring cupboard II: Revamped
The purpose of this project is the movement of Caring Cupboard (CC) to increase student use/decrease food insecurity.