Browsing Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing by Title
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Early recognition of neurodevelopmental disorders that impact literacy: Implementation of a screening tool for pediatric practice
The purpose of the quality improvement project was to increase early recognition of neurodevelopmental disorders that impact literacy. The project's expected outcome was successful clinician utilization and adoption of a ... -
The effect of post-operative Vitamin C on pain, fatigue and quality of life
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this DNP project was to assess the effect of post-operative vitamin C administration on pain, fatigue reduction due to the neuroprotective and antioxidant ... -
Effective emergency department hand-off report for nurses
The purpose of the project is to promote evidence-based practice by developing an effective process during patient transfer to improve the quality of hand-off report from the emergency department (ED) nurse and the ... -
Effective ventilation strategies for one-lung ventilation
For patients requiring mechanical ventilation during surgery, anesthesia practitioners generally choose between one of two approaches, lung-protective ventilation (LPV) or traditional individual parameter manipulation. The ... -
Effectiveness of virtual reality for anxiolysis in pediatrics
In children ages, 5 to 14 years old, does the use of VR programs preoperatively effectively reduce preoperative anxiety and the incidence of emergence delirium compared to patients who receive oral midazolam? -
The effects of sun safety awareness implementation in a pediatric population beginning at 6 months of age to decrease risky behaviors and increase sun exposure knowledge
Poster was presented on Wednesday, December 11, 2019The purpose of this project is to add a check box to the providers' electronic medical record (EMR) to prompt a reminder for sun safety education at wellness checks while ... -
Efficacy of cryoanalgesia in thoracic surgery
This article aims to assess if patients who receive cryoablation therapy for open thoracotomy pain control demonstrate decreased narcotic use through postoperative day seven, reduced numeric pain scores in the first 48 ... -
Efficacy of EOIP plane blocks for upper abdominal procedures
Regional anesthesia techniques have improved the perioperative management of the bariatric surgical population. However, post-operative pain management after bariatric surgical procedures has continued to pose challenges ... -
Eliminating gastric residual volume checks to enhance nutrition in critically ill patients
Gastric residual volume (GRV) checks have been common practice in the acute care setting for many years; however, there is evidence to suggest that their use should be reconsidered. Evidence suggests that this practice has ... -
Emergence delirium prevention in maxillofacial surgery
Emergence from general anesthesia (GA) can lead to a broad spectrum of cognitive and behavioral dysregulation in the young adult population. This includes emergence delirium (ED), an acute alteration in mental sttus or ... -
Emergency nurse practitioners’ knowledge and skill competence in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for the diagnosis of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)
The number of ambulatory and emergency department (ED) visits for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) have doubled over the past two decades, accounting for more than 14 million visits annually in the United States. ... -
Enhancing firefighter safety post-fire regarding personal protective equipment: A quality improvement study
Firefighters are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) during and after fire suppression in order to prevent exposure to carcinogenic toxins. When PPE is not worn or properly decontaminated, firefighters are ... -
Enhancing patient safety through reduction of restraints in the ICU
The problem to address at Baptist Medical Center (BMC), located in downtown San Antonio, Texas, is how to reduce the use of restraints in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). ... -
Esophageal manometer-guided ventilation strategies in the obese
This case study explores the difficulties of mechanical ventilation in the obese population and possible solutions that would be fit for use in the realm of anesthesia. Esophageal pressure monitoring via an esophageal ... -
Evaluation of a behavioral intervention for prevention of weight regain following bariatric surgery
The purpose of this DNP quality improvement project was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention plan, including using MyFitnessPal in post-bariatric surgery patients to maximize weight loss ... -
Evaluation of personal intervention compared to automated intervention and the effect on patient appointment adherence
Decreased patient appointment adherence affects a variety of health care delivery organizations nationwide impacting continuity of care, health outcomes, and healthcare costs. Poor appointment adherence increases financial ... -
Evidence-based nurse empathy training to impact nurse empathy knowledge and skills
This is a quality improvement project design utilizing a pretest and posttest Likert- style survey CARE tool intervention with a convenience sample. -
Exploring effects of continuous glucose monitoring for patients with type II diabetes mellitus
The purpose of this project is to evaluate effectiveness of glucose control in patients with T2DM using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). -
Falls in acute care settings
Falls in the acute care setting continues to be a serious threat to patient safety and the healthcare system. Though a fall prevention programs has been instituted in the hospital, falls continue to occur. Not only do falls ... -
Focusing on MEE: Diabetes and transitional care project-diabetes self-management
Diabetes is a complex medical condition that, if undertreated, can place individuals at increased risk of multiple comorbidities. Managing diabetes is a collaborative effort of both the individual and the healthcare team. ...