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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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Primary Stroke Education Using the ASCVD Risk Calculator and the Stroke Knowledge Test in Primary Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
The incidence of stroke is expected to rise with the aging population, and the healthcare cost is
predicted to triple by 2030. Stroke, as the leading cause of disability, warrants a stroke prevention education program ...
Enhance Transition Care for Medically Complex Adolescents
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Medically complex adolescents with spina bifida and shunted hydrocephalus are living into
adulthood and requiring healthcare as adults. For effective neurosurgical care to continue from a
pediatric practice to an adult ...
Improving Provider Comfort with the Assessment and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Sexuality and optimal erectile function are essential aspects of holistic care. Healthcare
providers, however, do not routinely assess erectile function in male patients during the annual
wellness exam. Men are more ...
Effects of DASH Diet and Exercise on Hypertension
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Hypertension is a global pandemic which can cause significant complications if left untreated.
The silent symptom characteristics associated with hypertension create the urgency for disease
management. The purpose of ...
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 ...
Breastfeeding Education and Support to Improve Breastfeeding Retention
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)
Breastmilk is recognized as the best form of nutrition for infants, aged birth to six months, by the
World Health Organization, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the
American Academy of ...
Cerebrovascular Accident Behavioral Modification Education for High-Risk Women
(2017)
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) continue to be one of the leading causes of disability and
death throughout the United States (U.S.). While both men and women are at risk for CVAs,
more women have CVAs each year than ...
Provision of Telelactation Support to Improve Breastfeeding Outcome
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Breastfeeding is a valuable infant feeding method that offers many preventative health benefits
to mothers and infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization
provide recommendations ...
Oncology Patient Education by a Nurse Practitioner and Stress Reduction
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1.7 million new cancer cases were
diagnosed in 2018. With a new diagnosis of cancer, patient education can be used to decrease
anxiety about the diagnosis and ...
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 ...
Implementing an Evidence-Based Depression Treatment Program for Adults with Comorbid Depression and Chronic Illness
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Depression is a prevalent problem globally and affects mental, emotional, and physical health.
Multiple studies have shown that unrecognized or untreated depression strongly correlates with
chronic illnesses. Understanding ...
Heart Failure-Related Palliative Care through Education and Standardized Referral
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Heart failure is a complex syndrome affecting over 5.7 million Americans. The annual cost of
heart failure in the United States is $31 billion with much of that occurring toward the end of
life. Providers struggle with ...
Primary Care Heart Failure Education Program to Improve Quality of Life
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Heart failure is a public health concern within today’s healthcare system at both the national and
local level. As the prevalence of heart failure continues to rise, interventions on improving
patient outcomes, reducing ...
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Pediatric Primary Care
(2017)
Many pediatric primary care clinics fall short in providing comprehensive sexual and
reproductive health services to adolescent patients resulting in missed opportunities for
pregnancy prevention, delays in sexually ...
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 ...
A Violence Prevention and Preparedness Educational Intervention in Primary Care Clinics
(2017)
Violent acts of patients and/or visitors in the healthcare setting are an increasing problem that
threatens the physical safety and psychological well-being of primary care office staff members
and providers, as well ...