Browsing General Submissions: DNP Capstones and Student Works by Title
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Care transitions: Are healthcare organizations meeting the needs of their patients?
(2017-09-12)Acute care healthcare organizations struggle to identify and implement interventions to support the transition of care between hospital and home settings. One organization piloted a quality improvement (QI) project ... -
The case for procedural capnography
(2017-08-30)In health care today, patient safety is a top priority. Regarding procedural sedation, one specific tool that improves patient safety is waveform capnography. The use of capnography can improve patient safety and ... -
Change in culture: Addition of a clinical pharmacist to the emergency department antimicrobial culture review process
(2016-12-13)Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a unit based pharmacist in assisting with antimicrobial selection of female patients discharged from the emergency department with a diagnosis of an uncomplicated urinary tract ... -
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Quality Health Care: Between Two Worlds
(2016-10-20)The Native American Lakota population in La Plant, South Dakota face abject poverty, isolation, and substandard healthcare resources. In remote regions where access to healthcare is deficient, non-profit organizations are ... -
Chronic pain: A systematic review of current treatment approaches and the impact on patient outcomes
(2015-08-04)Objective: To explore the effectiveness of treatment modalities considered alternative to opioid medication for non-malignant chronic pain. Design: A systematic review of the literature was performed using the Preferred ... -
Clarificative evaluation of a nurse practitioner-led heart failure clinic
(2012-09-17)Nationally, heart failure (HF) is the leading cause of disability, hospitalizations, and death among veterans. Health care providers continue to struggle to maximize the quality of life and functional status of their ... -
Clinical objectives and curriculum highlights for educating students
(2015-04-23)A need for preceptor training programs has been demonstrated by past and current literature. The coach training program was developed for a second degree bachelor of nursing (BSN) program located at a school of nursing ... -
A clinical practice change: Enhancing the efficacy of pediatric early warning systems
(2018-02-07)With a lack of adherence to documentation, assessment, and utilization of the Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) by pediatric staff nurses, there was a significant gap between clinical deterioration recognition and ... -
Collaborative care for depression in primary care
(2015-11-19)Improvements in symptom recognition and treatment of depression can be improved through collaborative care. Collaboration of both primary care provider and behavioral health providers can help patients with depression ... -
Combating compassion fatigue and burnout through wellness activities
(2016-06-22)Health care workers have one of the most demanding professions. They are expected to work long hours while demonstrating compassion and care for the patients that they serve (Greshon, 2014). These expectations create ... -
Comparative analysis of two swallow screening tools
Background: Dysphagia after stroke is common and is associated with an increased risk of aspiration, dehydration, and malnutrition. Early identification can allow for interventions to reduce complications. Aim: This study ... -
Comparing an STD education program to HIV screening for African American adolescents at an urban high school
(2016-06-15)Globally, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency diseases (AIDS) and sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) are pressing issues that need evidenced-based interventions.? Data show that African-American ... -
Confronting polypharmacy in corrections: An interprofessional team approach
(2016-02-08)Polypharmacy is a growing community problem, and is evident in correctional healthcare. Using Lewin’s Change Theory, action research, and an interprofessional team approach in this project, potentially ... -
Culture of safety improvement project requires sustained organizational commitment
(2015-10-09)Hospital leaders have been directed to focus on assuring patient safety and improving outcomes through the development of a strong safety culture. The Safety Attitude Questionnaire (SAQ) at a small rural hospital ... -
Customizing an electronic medical record in one rural health area: The impact on patient appointments
(2016-01-28)Purpose: To analyze the effect and use of electronic medical record systems on appointment compliance in one small rural health clinic. Design: Quantitative study. Appointment compliance was analyzed using population data ... -
Decreasing blood pressure readings using a patient-centered interprofessional team approach
(2016-10-07)Background and Purpose: Hypertension is one of the most modifiable risk factors for the prevention of heart disease. Current practice involves medical management of hypertension by the primary care provider. ... -
Decreasing central line blood stream infections
Central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are serious central-line complications that could eventually lead to morbidity and mortality if not treated (Poh et al., 2020). The purpose of this quality improvement ... -
Decreasing compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing through mindfulness: A quality improvement project
Nature and scope of the project: Health care professionals are at risk for developing compassion fatigue and burnout, which creates a decrease in productivity, increases the risk for medication and medical errors, and ... -
Decreasing urinary incontinence in the home health setting
(2017-08-30)BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence (UI) in the home care population poses a risk for complications and hospitalization. The aim of this project was to develop and implement a protocol for UI to promote continence in the home ... -
Delirium assessment in the medical-surgical population: A quality improvement project
(2017-01-11)Background: Delirium is a complex syndrome that can affect many patients resulting in adverse outcomes. The use of a delirium assessment tool assists in the identification of delirium. The aim of this project was to determine ...