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How high! Decreasing blood pressure in men aged 45-65 in primary care: A quality improvement project
(2018-05-15)
Purpose: Hypertension is a health issue that affects many people worldwide. The Memphis area has many people who have been diagnosed with hypertension and experience poor outcomes. A local Memphis primary care clinic allowed ...
An obstetrical emergency management quality improvement project
(2015-10-22)
Obstetrical emergencies occur in approximately 5% of births necessitating immediate interventions to prevent catastrophic consequences. A knowledge deficit specific to obstetrical emergencies was the impetus for this ...
Hourly rounding and fall prevention: A change process
(5/9/2018)
Falls are among the most common and serious problems facing older adult patients living in nursing homes. The focus of this project was to implement an hourly rounding fall prevention protocol in a nursing home that provides ...
Improving stress test procedural outcomes through effective communication tools
Low health literacy may lead to a lack of understanding of disease management and preparation needed before a procedure. Healthcare professionals must implement evidence-based measures that will facilitate healthcare ...
Distinguishing Pain versus Psychiatric Behavior in Alzheimer's Disease Patients
(5/7/2018)
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) patients are at risk for not having their pain recognized. When nurses do not have adequate knowledge and tools to help determine if an AD patient is experiencing pain this often results in ignored ...