Browsing General Submissions: DNP Capstones and Student Works by Title
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A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of Destination Therapy on Patients and Their Families
(6/9/2016)The purpose of this research was to explore the lived experiences of destination therapy (DT) left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients and their families using a narrative method of inquiry. Previous ... -
A quality improvement plan for safe medication administration for unlicensed personnel working in a Type "A" assisted living facility
(2016-11-30)There is an increase in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF’s) throughout the United States that has been coupled with residents that have increasingly complex conditions leading to unanticipated problems related to poor ... -
A quality improvement plan to decrease acute care transfers through better staff communication about status changes among assisted living residents
(2017-01-12)Elderly residents of assisted living facilities (ALFs) are generally frail and may have multiple comorbidities (National Center for Assisted Living, 2010). Inadequate communication of changes in resident status precludes ... -
Quality improvement program: Implementation of chronic care management services in an affordable care organization
(2017-06-23)Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States each year. According to the Group Health Research Institute (2015), almost one-half of all Americans have one or more chronic health ... -
Quality improvement project for door-to-EKG time for emergency room
The American Heart Association recommends the initiation of an EKG with interpretation in less than 10 minutes upon presentation to the emergency room for patients presenting with acute coronary symptoms. Treatment delay ... -
A quality improvement project on improving cultural humility through clinical virtual reality
Background: Cultural humility is the ability to maintain an interpersonal stance that is other-oriented in relation to aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the person. There is currently a lack of clinical ... -
A quality improvement project to improve medication adherence management in a clinic to increase medication adherence in a medically vulnerable group
This Quality Improvement Project (QIP) assessed the effect of a multi-component evidence-based (EB) Medication Adherence Intervention on adherence at a nurse-managed, student-run free clinic treating medically vulnerable ... -
A quality improvement project: Job satisfaction of nurses in home health care
(2016-10-18)Purpose: The purpose of the quality improvement project was to explore if a formal preceptorship orientation program would minimize the low job satisfaction rate of registered nurses at a home health agency. Design: The ... -
The Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) toolkit for patients with heart failure and impact on 30-day readmission rates: An integrative review
The RED Toolkit has been found to reduce 30-day readmission rates, improve patient experience, and lower healthcare costs. Nurse-led quality improvement initiatives like the Project RED aligns with the promotion of ... -
Recommended steps to implement a mobile or pop-up clinic
This manual was developed as a guide for nurses and other healthcare professionals who desire to implement a mobile or pop-up clinic in their communities. While it does not contain every little detail that goes into a ... -
Recruitment and retention of Indigenous students in a baccalaureate nursing program
(2017-03-24)The Indigenous peoples of northern Alberta possess considerable challenges to their health and wellbeing. Research has shown that one strategy to improve the health of this population demographic is to increase the number ... -
Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis: An evidenced-based protocol for the improvement of patient outcomes
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most frequent vaginal infection of women of childbearing age, with a prevalence of 10% to 50% (Parma, Vanni, Bertini, & Candiani). BV in women has been associated with pelvic inflammatory ... -
Reducing medical device related pressure ulcers: A quality improvement project
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve medical device-related pressure ulcers (MDRPU) incidence rates on a 23-bed orthopedic unit within a large midwestern hospital located in a metropolitan ... -
Reducing parental concern for vaccine-associated pain in infants
Vaccines are the most common source of iatrogenic pain in infants and studies have shown that parental concern for this pain contributes to vaccine hesitancy. Addressing these concerns can encourage parents to consent to ... -
Reducing polypharmacy by improving the geriatric evaluation by utilizing the virtual video connect
The issue of polypharmacy in the geriatric population requires continual monitoring to reduce adverse patient outcomes, such as falls, drug interactions, and mortality. Over the years, several resources have been used to ... -
Reducing the incidence of pressure injuries in adult ICU patients at McAllen Medical Center with the implementation of a pressure injury prevention bundle: A quality improvement project
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a significant healthcare problem globally. Adult patients in the intensive care setting are especially vulnerable to the development of PIs given the acuity of their diagnoses requiring extensive ... -
Reducing the rates of hospital-acquired pressure injuries in an acute care hospital
Objective: This project aims to decrease hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) in an acute care facility. This objective will be achieved by utilizing the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and ... -
The relationship between just culture, trust, and patient safety
(3/22/2018)OBJECTIVES: This study explored the difference in the perception of trust between nurse leaders and direct care nurses in a Just Culture, and the impact this may have on patient safety related to voluntary reporting of ... -
The relationship between nursing skill mix, nurse sensitive patient outcomes and patient satisfaction
(2016-06-09)Literature Review: Hospitals are the largest components of the United States healthcare system, and are encountering pressure to provide better quality care and reduce cost. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ... -
Retrospective review of coronavirus vaccine impact with rheumatic biologics
Rheumatic illnesses are chronic diseases that cause the immune system to attack the bodies joints, muscles, bones, and organs (Mayo Clinic Health System, 2022). In many cases, rheumatic illnesses can cause severe disability ...