Browsing General Submissions: DNP Capstones and Student Works by Research Approach "Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice"
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The 5As Model for Smoking Cessation: Engaging health care providers and overcoming barriers to change
(2016-09-21)The purpose of this DNP project was to improve provider utilization of the 5As model for smoking cessation (asking, advising, assessing, assisting and arranging for follow up) for patients who smoke with every patient ... -
A correlation between pre-admission preparation and same-day surgery cancellations
(2017-09-22)Patients undergoing surgical procedures must have adequate surgical preparation for anesthesia, procedures, and post-operative care to avoid cancellation. The primary focus of this quality improvement project was to determine ... -
Adolescent peer support groups to reduce risky behaviors
Adolescent risky behaviors are taking lives daily and it is the responsibility of healthcare providers to address the issue promptly, utilizing evidence-based research findings and expert translation into practice. -
Alarm management: A quality improvement project to decreased non-actionable cardiac telemetry alarms
(2016-11-21)A high number of non-actionable cardiac alarms compromise patient safety. Up to 99% of telemetry alarms are false or non-actionable, leaving nurses to guess which 1% of alarms are real. This alarm fatigue phenomenon leaves ... -
Arterial line nursing care and arterial blood gas drawing
Critically ill patients require arterial lines to monitor blood pressure trends, titrate drug therapies, and obtain blood samples for arterial blood gases and laboratory studies. Overall, the nurses in the critical care ... -
Assessing nurses' knowledge about autism spectrum disorders
(2016-11-22)Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) consist of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders with lifelong effects. Autism is rising at an alarming rate for unclear reasons. Increasing ASD rates create major ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Capturing the effectiveness of the registered nurse in ambulatory care
(2016-02-25)A quantum shift has occurred in the expectations for the provision of care when moving from the inpatient hospital setting to the outpatient ambulatory care setting. As health care systems merge with physician practice ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Development of an evidence-based advisory opinion guiding preceptorships
(2017-08-03)The use of preceptorships for nursing students has become an accepted practice in contemporary nursing. The preceptorship phenomenon is a complex and interactive process that involves many stakeholders including nurse ... -
Diabetes educational program
(2016-01-28)Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, despite medical advancements (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2011). Diabetes management and education is the key to curtail the rapid spread ... -
Diabetes management in the African American community
(2016-12-07)Purpose: The purpose of this project was to explore the effectiveness of utilizing an evidence based diabetes tool kit and a physical activity program in the management of A1C levels >8.0 of African American adult patients.8.0 ... -
Early detection and management of delirium through routine nurse screening on older adult hospitalized patients
(2016-10-20)Nurses play a crucial role in implementing care designed to reduce delirium’s duration and severity. Unmanaged delirium in the older adult patient population can result in prolonged hospitalization, profound decline ...