Browsing by Thesis Department "Nursing (UMKC)"
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Comparing Patient Satisfaction of Nurse Practitioner-Led Telemedicine and Usual Care Clinics
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)The rural veteran patient cohort is at high-risk for disparities in health care primarily due to geographic isolation and lack of primary care providers. As a result of these challenges, the rural patient is a population ... -
A Comparison of Teacher Presence, Social Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Propensity of Lifelong Learning in DNPStudents: A Quasi-Experiemental Study
(2016-05)The need for higher education for nurse practitioners is required to enable them to meet the healthcare needs of the American population. Barriers for this endeavor include lack of time and money. One solution to this ... -
The Congestive Heart Failure Nurse Development Project
(2017)One of the leading diagnoses for hospital 30-day readmissions is congestive heart failure. Closing gaps in nurses’ knowledge and comfort level in congestive heart failure management principles can potentially contribute ... -
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Level II Nursery to Decrease Transfer Rates
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Respiratory distress in neonates is the main cause of admission to a Level II nursery. Neonates may be transferred to a higher level of care due to lack of respiratory support, such as continuous positive airway pressure, ... -
Decreasing Stress Through Education for Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Individuals with Dementia
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)People with dementia experience a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia affect the majority of individuals suffering from dementia and cause ... -
Decreasing the Risk for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications from Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Utilizing the STOP-Bang Questionnaire
(2016-05)Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition affecting up to 26% of the general population and is the most common sleep disorder that practitioners will encounter. Patients presenting for a surgical procedure with ... -
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Undergraduate Nursing Students using Strategic Management Simulations
(2014)A quasi-experimental design was employed to determine the effectiveness of Strategic Management Simulations (SMS) in the development of critical thinking skills (CTS) of undergraduate nursing students. Recommendations from ... -
Development and pilot test of a conscientization intervention for nurses who have experienced moral distress
(2019)Nurses act as moral agents for patients and use their moral sensitivity to build trusting relationships to act in patients’ best interests. However, nurses also lack power in their place of employment due to inequality in ... -
The development and psychometric testing of the shared decision-making instrument
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-18)Immunizations are a primary prevention intervention to prevent communicable diseases. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been available to females in the United States since June 2006. However, the receipt of the ... -
Differences Between Licensed Healthcare Professionals with Substance Use-Related Licensure Discipline
(2020)Substance Use Disorder (SUD) affects thousands of physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare providers across the country. Healthcare providers who suffer from SUD are different from those in the general population ... -
Discomfort in Addressing Spiritual Needs: A Hospital-Wide Exploration into the Hole in Holistic Care
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Throughout its history, the nursing profession has claimed to provide holistic patient care, which is defined as bio-psycho-socio-spiritual care. However, many nurses do not feel comfortable with the “spiritual” element ... -
Distress and Caregiver Appraisal in Pediatric Critical Care Unit Nurses when Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)Distress, defined as anxiety, sorrow, and/or pain, among nurses is a pervasive problem. When elevated or uncompensated, distress may contribute to deleterious consequences for the nurse, patient outcomes, the nursing ... -
e-Learning Module for Nursing Faculty to Reduce English as a Second Language Students Attrition
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)Nursing students who speak English as a second language (ESL) find it difficult to adapt to a foreign cultural environment, completing challenging academic tasks in a language they are less proficient in and difficulty in ... -
Education and Screening of the Female Athlete Triad in the Adolescent Population
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)The Female Athlete Triad was first identified in 1992, yet the majority of primary care providers are unaware of the signs and symptoms and proper screening for the syndrome. The purpose of this study was to implement ... -
Education Utilization in Blood Pressure Management and Medication Adherence in Hypertensive Adults
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor for serious chronic diseases including heart disease and stroke. Even with known benefits of hypertension management, only half of adults diagnosed have their blood pressure ... -
Educational Care Binder to Improve Appointment Attendance After Prenatal Exposure to Methadone
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Long-term effects such as vision abnormalities, motor concerns, developmental delay, cognitive issues, and behavioral difficulties have been associated with prenatal methadone exposure. Follow up care is a valuable resource ... -
An Educational Module to Increase Competence for Nurse Mentors Who Mentor Nursing Students on a Dedicated Educational Unit
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)Nurses who mentor nursing students in a dedicated educational unit play an essential role in developing nursing students' knowledge, competencies, clinical skill, critical thinking skills, and professional development. ... -
An Educational Video Intervention to Increase Advance Care Planning Knowledge and Advance Directive Completion for Community-Dwelling Veterans
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)Advance Care Planning is the process by which patients with the healthcare provider and family establish values, goals, and preferences for future care. Advance Directives provide written documentation of patients ... -
Effect of an APRN Fellowship Program on Job Satisfaction and Retention
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)Transition from the role of registered nurse to APRN can be stressful and frustrating as the novice navigates the first year of being a provider. Role confusion, uncertainty, lack of support, and self-doubt are a few ... -
Effect of Interactive Education on Self-foot Exams in Type 2 Diabetes
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)In the United States, 30 million individuals are affected by type 2 diabetes, with all at risk for complications and decreased quality of life. Diabetic foot ulcers and amputations cost $4.9 billion annually in the ...