Browsing University of Toledo College of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers by Posting Date
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Baby doll therapy in dementia patients
(2014-05-09)Dementia is a condition exhibited by emotional and physical states such as anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, inability to care for oneself, wandering, defiant and sometimes violent behavior, and other unsafe actions. ... -
Efficacy and feasibilities of an evidence based program for seventh graders on teen dating violence an evidence based nursing practice project
(2014-09-30)The presence of teen dating violence (TDV) among the adolescent population is becoming recognized as a significant problem in the U.S. and worldwide. A growing body of evidence has begun to reveal the magnitude of ... -
The evaluation of the implementation of a shared medical appointment for patients with diabetes in a rural private practice
(2015-05-28)Objective: This practice improvement project was designed to test the efficacy and feasibility of implementing Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) as an innovative approach to improve the care of diabetic patients while ... -
End of life discussions in the community
(2015-10-02)Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process of review and discussion between patients, family members, and healthcare providers that focus on goals of care rather than specific treatments. ACP should be initiated and implemented ... -
Implementation of a Mentor Led Physical Activity Program among Disadvantaged Youth
(2016-10-11)Physical activity is an integral part of the war on pediatric obesity. Pediatric obesity is a worldwide epidemic affecting children of all races, classes, and gender. According to the Ohio Youth Risk Behavior Survey of ... -
Outcomes of a school-based asthma education program: An evidence-based practice project
(2017-01-06)The identified problem in school-aged children is a lack of education to recognize triggers, symptoms, and methods to self-manage asthma episodes. The PICOT statement of interest was: In children 8 to 12 years old, does ... -
Evaluation of shared medical appointments for opioid relapse prevention in patients receiving medication-assisted treatment in a rural health clinic
(2017-01-09)The United States is facing an opioid epidemic. Access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is recognized as one crucial strategy in decreasing opioid abuse rates and improving population health through mitigation ... -
Verification methods of nasogastric and orogastric tubes: Improved patient outcomes through nurse adherence to practice guidelines
(2017-01-09)Although there are various methods that are used to confirm the placement of nasogastric (NG) and orogastric (OG) tubes prior to the administration of any substance, there is none that is used universally and with certainty ... -
Development of a toolkit for implementation and evaluation of the “HUG Your Baby” Program in a non-profit community setting
(2017-05-18)The use of an implementation Toolkit to reliably translate evidenced based programs into community health provides stability and reliability to the organizations that utilize them. This is important in the realm of ... -
Use of simulation within nursing education to assist students to meet standardized test plan components
(2017-05-18)Medication errors within the United States healthcare system have been identified as a persistent issue contributing to extended hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, poorer patient outcomes including death, and lack ... -
Utilizing the SmokefreeTXT text messaging service to aid smokers to stop smoking in a primary care setting
(2017-10-02)According to the CDC, 17.8% of people in the United States are current smokers. 23.4% of Ohioans smoke cigarettes daily, which is significantly greater than the national average. In the clinical setting where the project ... -
Breastfeeding: An evidence-based intervention for neonatal abstinence syndrome
(2018-02-07)Opioid drug use during pregnancy is a national and local emergent concern. The state of Ohio has experienced a dramatic increase in neonates born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS occurs after the neonate is ... -
Evaluating the effects and process of nurse bedside shift report on nurse’s perceptions of communication patterns, nurse satisfaction, and patient involvement
(2018-03-26)Background: A growing body of evidence identifies transitions of care as vulnerable points in the care continuum where vital information is often omitted and inadequate communication occurs. Nurse shift report has been ... -
Identifying depression in primary care: An evidence-based intervention
(2018-05-31)Identifying depression in primary care is an urgent concern locally and nationally. Due to lack of screening or inquiry by primary care providers, as well as an insufficient number of mental health professionals, depression ... -
Impacting nursing stress: The implementation of a standardized referral process in the outpatient pediatric care setting
(2018-06-25)Aim. This DNP project was aimed at reducing process time and stress levels perceived by nurses working in three outpatient pediatric offices. Background. Nursing stress has been studied for decades. Research studies have ... -
The use of the Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit on patients undergoing a hip or knee joint replacement or revision
Discharge planning plays a crucial role in the transition of care. Despite the expenditures dedicated towards discharge planning, organizations struggle with reducing 30-day readmission rates, improving patient satisfaction ... -
Teach-back method and brown bag review in the psychiatric population: An evidence-based practice project
BACKGROUND: Investigators have recommended using the teach-back method (TBM) and brown bag review (BBR) to decrease medication errors and improve medication adherence among patients at all literacy levels. Unaddressed low ... -
Evidence based practice improvement project to improve influenza vaccination rate in intercollegiate athletes
Influenza is a highly contagious, respiratory infection that affects between 19-26 million people in the United States annually and is associated with morbidity and mortality. Influenza spreads easily with rapid transmission ... -
The effect of The Rapid Assessment for Adolescent Preventive Services (RAAPS) in improving the style of the exchange of information and balance of power during a health care visit in a pediatric primary care setting
It is estimated that more than 70% of illnesses, disabilities, and deaths among the adolescent population are related to adolescent high-risk behaviors. Adolescent high-risk behaviors include those that contribute to ... -
Foot care confidence of individuals with diabetes in a medically underserved area
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately five in every 1000 will be hospitalized for lower limb amputations each year. Foot care is vitally important to prevent both limb and life threatening ...
