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Evaluation of a Diabetes Empowerment Education Program in a Low-Income Urban Population
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Type 2 Diabetes is a serious chronic disease effecting an estimated 422 million of the world
population including 29 million Americans. Diabetes places a serious strain on the healthcare
resources and leads to 1.5 ...
Pre-Diabetes Lifestyle Prevention Program to Decrease Development of Diabetes in Adults
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
This pilot quality improvement project for prediabetes adult patients in the family practice
setting investigated if a lifestyle change intervention compared to no lifestyle intervention
decreased hemoglobin A1C and ...
Implementation and Evaluation of the Success of a Direct Primary Care Model
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Due to rising health care costs, limited access to primary care, and primary care provider
shortages, new health care models need to be implemented to reduce costs, improve outcomes,
increase access, and encourage more ...
Health Literacy Provider Training and Patient Satisfaction
(2017)
Ninety million Americans lack the health literacy skills required to adequately manage their
health while healthcare professionals lack the formal training to appropriately address the needs
of low health literate ...
Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in African American Women
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
In the United States, African American women are at significant risk for cardiovascular disease,
influenced by factors such as obesity, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, and low socioeconomic
status. This Doctor of ...
Increasing Compliance of Diabetic Screening Eye Exams
(2017)
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the principal causes of vision loss in middle-age and older adults
worldwide. This quasi-experimental study examined the impact of patient diabetic retinopathy
education and eye exam ...
Using Nurse Practitioner Coordinated Group Visits to Improve Diabetes Outcomes in a Primary Care Practice
(2016-05)
The purpose of this evidence-based project was to introduce a group visit model as a feasible
intervention to improve diabetes outcomes. This quantitative quasi-experimental study looked at
a convenience sample of five ...
Reducing Outpatient Antibiotic Resistance: A Quasi-Experimental Study
(2017)
Approximately 50% of antibiotics prescribed are not necessary, nevertheless in the United States
among the many outpatient prescriptions, few are more widely prescribed than antibiotics. The
inappropriate use of ...
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening in African American Women After Multiple Interventions
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
African American women are consistently diagnosed at later stages of breast and cervical cancer
than Caucasian women, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates. Although the
mammogram and Papanikolaou (Pap) ...
BMI and Waist Circumference for Increased Overweight and Obesity Diagnosis
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Overweight and obesity rates in the United States are reaching epidemic proportions and is a
greater reality to rural communities. The purpose of this quasi-experimental, quality
improvement project was to increase ...
Pediatric Behavioral Health Screening in the Primary Care Practice
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)
Behavioral health issues affect between 15% to 20% of children, and if left untreated, these
issues can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues in children and adolescents. The
purpose of this quasi-experimental, ...
Evidence-Based Practice Asthma Education in Primary Care
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Asthma affects more than 300 million people across the globe. The financial burden
impacts individuals and their families as well as communities and health care systems. Although
asthma education is a fundamental ...
Incorporating a Rapid Geriatric Assessment in Primary Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
As patients age, the complexity of their care increases and the likelihood of developing geriatric
syndromes becomes greater. Identification and documentation of geriatric syndromes can be a
helpful first step to ...
Increasing Identification of Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults with Obesity by Utilizing the STOP-Bang Questionnaire in Primary Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic medical disorder underrecognized, underreported,
underdiagnosed, and undertreated. Untreated OSA is associated with numerous physical and
mental conditions, reduced quality ...
Weight Management Program on Self-Esteem in Adolescent Females Classified as Obese
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Today, nearly 20.5% of young people of in America are overweight or obese, affecting roughly
12.7 million children and adolescents. The obesity trend has been shown to be a precursor not
only to physiological ailments ...
Transitional Care Intervention to Reduce 30-day Readmission Rate in Cardiac Transplant Patients
(2016-05)
participants. The transitional care interventions consisted of four components conducted by the advanced practice registered nurse: (1) meeting with the participants at the hospital, (2) facsimiles of discharge summaries, (3) scheduling a follow-up appointments...
Patient Satisfaction Outcomes Following Antibiotic Resistance Education for Adults
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Antibiotics have saved many lives since their discovery, but today, due to overuse, are becoming
less effective. A portion of provider reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid is based on
patient satisfaction. Because ...
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 ...
The Impact of Mediterranean Diet on Adult Obesity: A Quality Improvement
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The purpose of this evidence-based project proposal was to determine if Mediterranean dietary
counseling in adult obesity could improve body mass index and waist circumference in a primary
care clinic. Obesity is a ...
The Political Astuteness of Nurse Practitioners Following a Successful Legislative Journey
(2016-05)
Nebraska became the 20th state to modernize regulations to allow for full practice authority for nurse practitioners. Legislative victories such as those evident in Nebraska are often lead by professional associations and ...