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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 implementation science, as reliability improves the chance of continued program sustainability. The HUG Workshop Toolkit provides community outreach organization with the needed materials to implement the HUG Your Baby program in the community. The toolkit developed increased organization volunteer’s confidence to teach the HUG Your Baby programin the community and increased parental attendance in an evidenced based parenting program.
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 implementation science, as reliability improves the chance of continued program sustainability. The HUG Workshop Toolkit provides community outreach organization with the needed materials to implement the HUG Your Baby program in the community. The toolkit developed increased organization volunteer’s confidence to teach the HUG Your Baby program in the community and increased parental attendance in an evidenced based parenting program. ...
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 ...
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 implementation of the Open Airways for Schools, a school-based program for asthma management versus no previous program for asthma management affect knowledge, avoidance of triggers, school absenteeism, and peak flow readings following six group sessions of asthma education over a three week period. The purpose of the evidence-based practice project was to connect the identified problem and the needs of children to cope with asthma while at school through implementation of a school-based asthma education program. Evidence suggests that education encourages health promotion behaviors by mitigating the negative effects of this chronic disease to achieve an optimum level of control. The Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change guided the implementation process. The Open Airways for Schools program was implemented over a total of six sessions twice weekly to children 8 to 12 years old (N= 19) with the diagnosis of asthma. The children who met inclusion criteria attended sessions during their lunch period. The sessions were based upon the six educational sessions outlined in the program curriculum. A comparison of the pre and post questionnaire demonstrated gains in asthma knowledge. The students recognized the importance of avoiding asthma triggers post program implementation. Additionally, a decrease in school absenteeism and an increase in peak flow meter results from initial reading to post program reading over a three-week implementation period were exhibited. Recommendations for implementation are provided....
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 ...
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 ...