Browsing Group: National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) - Event Materials by Title
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Impact of community breastfeeding support group on duration rates at 3 months
(2017-12-14)Problem: In Florida, 77% of mothers initiate breastfeeding; however, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates at three months fall to 38.9% below the Healthy People 2020 goal of 46.2%. Purpose/Aim: To examine the impact of ... -
Implementation and evaluation of a mindfulness-based intervention for patients undergoing in vitro fertilization
One in every four couples worldwide will experience infertility and almost 60% of those will report psychological distress related to diagnosis or treatment. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to ... -
Implementation of a comprehensive clinical toolkit for postpartum depression screening: Breaking barriers in women's health care
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To address provider barriers to increase awareness of postpartum depression (PPD) and facilitate screening of PPD within eight weeks following introduction of the Postpartum Depression Screening Toolkit ... -
Implementation of a universal screening program to increase identification and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders among pregnant and postpartum women
(2017-12-18)Purpose: The purpose of this project is to evaluate whether the consistent implementation of a valid and reliable screening tool for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the clinic setting, as well as follow-up care, ... -
Implementing a Vaginal Self-Swab Protocol at a Teen Sexual Health Clinic
Problem Statement: Vaginal speculum exams (VSE’s) can inflict discomfort, anxiety, and psychological traumatization in adolescents. Vaginal specimens that are patient-collected by self-swab are equivalent to provider-collected ... -
Improving knowledge, skills, and attitudes about breastfeeding
Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to work in collaboration with the Women’s Health Center at a local hospital to implement a breastfeeding education intervention among the staff, for the ultimate goal of ... -
Improving quality of care during gynecological examinations by reducing anxiety and discomfort
(2017-12-14)Purpose: The purpose of this poster presentation is to describe the development, implementation and outcomes of a quality improvement project undertaken to address anxiety and discomfort felt by women during gynecological ... -
Initiative to improve osteoporosis management by adapting the fracture liaison service for outpatient use
Purpose: To evaluate whether the implementation of the IOF Best Practice Framework in an outpatient women’s health clinic results in improved identification and management of post- menopausal women at risk of an ... -
Interdisciplinary education: 5 A's Model for effective weight management counseling
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To increase providers' usage of the two 'Assist' and 'Arrange' steps of the 5 A's Model in the areas of weight management action plans, dietitian referrals, and follow-up appointments. The 5 A's Behavioral Change ... -
Maternal mortality and failure to rescue: Implications for women’s health practitioners
Purpose: To analyze publicly available data to evaluate the recent prevalence of maternal mortality in Texas and map locations with high maternal mortality. Through expansion of the concept of failure to rescue (FTR), a ... -
Mending the mother: An exercise based approach in the management of postpartum depression
(2016-11-07)Purpose: PPD is one of the most common psychiatric diagnoses or illnesses affecting women worldwide (Khan, 2011). An estimated one in seven women will experience PPD and the rate increases to 41% among mothers who suffered ... -
Mother-daughter sexual communication: How WHNPs can help!
Purpose: The goal of this study was to contribute to the body of knowledge on mother-daughter sexual communication and to develop a deeper understanding of the attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge that mothers perceive as ... -
Non-delayed access: Establishing a same day walk-in contraception clinic for active duty women and military spouses
Purpose: The overall goal of the quality improvement initiative is to explore the feasibility of removing access barriers for contraception in active duty service members and their beneficiaries in an Army gynecology ... -
Obstetrical Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of the 2009 IOM Guidelines for Weight Gain in Pregnancy; Clinical Integration and Implications
(2016-11-07)Purpose: More than 35.8% of the US population is obese; 45% of pregnant women are overweight and thus, are at risk for numerous negative perinatal outcomes. Healthcare providers are faced with the challenges of having ... -
Patient Acceptance of Decreased Cervical Cancer Screening Frequency in an Urban Practice
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To examine women's preferences for cervical cancer screening frequency in a large, multiethnic urban medical practice Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was used. A convenience sample of ... -
Patient Satisfaction and Provider Preference with OTC Topical Azole Antifungal Agents
(2016-11-07)Purpose: In the past, patients needed a healthcare provider (HCP) to treat vulvovaginal candida infections (VVC). With the advert of OTC azole treatments, most patients self-treated prior to contacting their HCP. Therefore, ... -
Physical activity trends among minority women
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To present and analyze physical activity participation trends, prevalence, and areas of strategic development among minority (Black and Latina) women. Methodology: Secondary analysis of data from the National ... -
Postpartum anxiety (PPA) screening: A guideline approach in outpatient clinic setting
Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) is a postpartum mood disorder with a prevalence of 2% to 45%. It often goes undiagnosed due to the lack of a universal psychometric tool screening the disorder. The issue of PPA has been largely ... -
Project THRIVE: A multidisciplinary one-stop shop model of healthcare for survivors of human trafficking
(2017-12-14)Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide an overview of a model of medical care designed for human trafficking survivors. Summary: Human trafficking for sex and labor is a national epidemic. Most victims access ... -
Promoting Adherence to Care for Women Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
(2016-11-07)Improve adherence to care by providing patient teaching for women diagnosed with GDM in the clinic setting. Summary: Participants were enrolled once diagnosed with GDM, consent was obtained. The Diabetes Knowledge ...