Browsing Group: Jacksonville University Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences by Research Approach "N/A"
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Decreasing pre-procedure anxiety in school-aged patients in an outpatient surgery setting using a video prior to anesthesia induction
Anxiety occurs when a human feels a threat in response to a situation. Having surgery can heighten this psychological reaction, especially in pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia. Many children fear anesthesia for they ... -
A DNP quality improvement project to implement and evaluate an electronic employee injury form for reporting healthcare employee sharps injuries and splash exposures to blood and body fluids
This quality improvement project focused on developing, implementing and evaluating an electronic process for reporting healthcare workers’ sharp injuries and splash exposures at a large academic medical center in ... -
The effectiveness of preoperative preparation program in decreasing parental preoperative anxiety
This project aimed to examine the effectiveness of a preoperative preparation program (PPP) in decreasing parental anxiety. When children needed anesthesia to get outpatient procedures completed, the accompanying parents ... -
Exploring the effects of a nurse mentorship program on career satisfaction and retention
Background: Global statistics have shown there is a major nursing shortage. It is imperative to stabilize the nursing workforce as the healthcare continuum continues to grow. Nurse career satisfaction is related ... -
Hypoglycemia management in the tnpatient setting: Protocol education for the registered nurse
Hypoglycemia in the hospital setting is associated with increased mortality, morbidity, and an increased length of stay. In the clinical setting for this quality improvement project, there is an emergency standing order ... -
The impact of discontinuing contact precautions for multi-drug resistant organisms
The utility of contact precautions (CPs) for multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs), such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) colonization and infection remains ... -
Implementing a perinatal depression screening and treatment program in an obstetric health department setting
Perinatal depression is one of the most common complications in the perinatal period. Key considerations in perinatal depression include risk factors, screening, treatment and resources . Evidence-based programs assisting ... -
Improving patient care through effective nurse delegation to assistive personnel
Introduction: The well-recognized shortage of registered nurses has amplified the need for additional assistance to deliver essential nursing care in many health care settings. The increasing complexity of health care needs ... -
Interdisciplinary rounding and its effect on communication and quality
Introduction: Communication is vital in healthcare. Ineffective communication has been often cited as one of the root causes of patient harm. Interdisciplinary rounding (IDR); a structured framework for communication between ... -
Interprofessional Education Through Telecommunication with Undergraduate Nursing Students and Medical Residents
(2018-07-03)This quality improvement project was implemented using four interprofessional simulations (IPS) involving a critical change in a patient’s status. Senior level undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing students contacted ... -
Lowering stress, anxiety and distress levels in medical oncology patients actively receiving intravenous treatment with utilization of art therapy
Problem: Cancer remains prevalent in the United States despite new and evolving advancements in pharmacology. There is also a high prevalence of cancer-related emotions experienced during treatment. There is currently not ... -
Quality improvement: Improving type 2 diabetes self-management and A1C levels in older adult veterans using an automated message system
Background: Diabetes mellitus is prevalent among the US population; particularly type 2 diabetes. As the population ages, the number of adults 65 years of age or older with diabetes is increasing. Diabetes is also common ... -
Reducing acute care hospital setting inpatient falls with implementation of hourly rounding: A quality improvement project
Falls in the acute care setting can lead to serious patient injuries. Despite continued efforts to reduce falls, falls are still a common occurrence. One strategy that has been identified as promoting patient safety, ... -
Reducing perceived stress, burnout, and improving joy in work for nurse leaders: A wellness initiative
Stress and burnout in the nursing profession present challenges for organizations despite attempts to improve overall wellness. Literature suggests that mindfulness-based interventions are an effective way to address stress ...