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A descriptive analysis of teachers' use of evidence-based practices across ethnicity, gender, and disability risk /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
) in Title 1 schools located within the city limits of a large urban center. A descriptive analysis was used to answer the research questions. Results of the study provide evidence that teachers use evidence-based practices at rates lower than advocated...
Evaluation of health literacy on family engagement in the adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting
(2024)
compared to current practice influence family engagement? This inquiry aims to find evidence to support providing health care related information through a web-based platform increases family engagement of patients in the ICU setting....
A pathway to clinical shared leadership integration and sustainment
(2024)
Problem: Integrating an academic medical center and a community hospital can present cultural challenges as care and resources may differ between facilities. Inquiry: What is the best way to solicit information from CSL ...
Retaining nurses with crew resources management
(2023)
"The purpose of this evidenced based practice project is to evaluate the implementation of Crew Resource Management (CRM) training and culture, on staff satisfaction and retention over a two year period."--Purpose....
Improving pediatric nursing practice utilizing electronic K-cards
(2023)
-cards as an educational and quality metric to reinforce compliance with evidence-based policies and nursing processes (Kamityet al., 2021; Lehaneet al., 2022; McVey et al., 2022; Salinas et al., 2021; Shea et al., 2019; Stewart, 2021; Wu et al., 2022). Nurses complete K...
Leadership at the bedside with dual role nursing positions
(2024)
PICOT: Population: Staff Nurses. Intervention: Dual roles for bedside staff. Comparison: Strictly bedside position. Outcome: Nurse satisfaction. Timeframe (optional): N/A. How do dual or hybrid nurse roles versus strictly ...
Safe-T expanding services and improving patient outcomes
(2023)
"Sexual assault is a serious public health issue affecting men, women and children statewide. In 2021 there were 3,262 reports of sexual assault in Missouri (Missouri State Highway Patrol, 2023). 12% of reported sexual ...
PCP follow-up vs no PCP follow post hospital discharge in COPD patients
(2024)
PICOT: Population: COPD patients with recent hospital discharges Intervention: PCP follow-up within 7-14 days. Comparison: No PCP follow-up. Outcome: readmission rates. Timeframe (optional): within 30 days. In COPD patients ...
How effective are complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for fibromyalgia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2001)
Acupuncture, biofeedback, and S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) have been shown to have some efficacy in the treatment of fibromyalgia in randomized controlled trials. Spa treatments, hypnotherapy, massage, and meditation may ...
What are the current treatment and monitoring recommendations for hepatitis C virus (HCV)?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2001)
. Genotype 1 should be treated with dual therapy for 48 weeks and all other types treated for 24 weeks. Evidence is lacking on the optimum monitoring approach for patients taking dual therapy; consensus recommendations are given in the TABLE 1. Recent...
What predicts a successful smoking cessation attempt?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2006)
Quit date abstinence (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on low-quality randomized controlled trial [RCT] of healthy subjects) and refraining from tobacco products within the first 2 weeks after an attempt (SOR: A, based on 2 RCTs) predict...
Nurse resident job satisfaction with a formal mentorship program
(2023)
"This quality improvement (QI) project aims to evaluate the impact of a new mentoring program on the job satisfaction of nurse residents as part of their participation in the nurse residency program between January 2023 (T1) and April 2023 (T2) at a...
Does knuckle popping lead to arthritis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Does knuckle popping lead to arthritis? Evidence-based answer: No, habitual knuckle popping, or cracking (over the course of several decades) isn't associated with clinical or radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (strength of recommendation...
Addressing chronic back pain in adults
(2023)
"Reduce the number of opioid drug-related overdose deaths in U.S. adults. Reduce the incidence of major adverse opioid effects for adults with chronic back pain (CBP), such as tolerance, dependence, misuse, and addiction ...
What is the best treatment for chronic constipation in the elderly?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
There is no one best evidence-based treatment for chronic constipation in the elderly. While the most common first-line treatments are dietary fiber and exercise, the evidence is insufficient to support this approach in the geriatric population...
Is the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors safe?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) appears safe, resulting in no clinically relevant adverse effects (strength of recommendation: B, based on nonsystematic reviews, cohort studies, or low-quality randomized controlled trials...
Evaluation of positive reflections in critical care nursing huddles to reduce nursing burnout
(2024)
"Nursing burnout occurs when demands of a nurse exceed capabilities & resources, leading to emotional & physical exhaustion (Saravane et al., 2023). Critical care nursing burnout may lead to decreased empathy, morale, & ...
A therapist survey of evidence-based practices in publicly funded youth mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
sizes in controlled clinical trials for evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for youth MH problems (Weisz, Jensen-Doss & Hawley, 2006). One potential reason for this discrepancy may be that therapists within TAU contexts are not implementing EBTs. To date...
When should travelers begin malaria prophylaxis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Travelers should start on chloroquine 1 to 2 weeks before entering an area without chloroquine resistance (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, based on expert opinion). In areas with chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum, travelers will need...
Longitudinal, naturalistic study of training and support for implementation of evidence-based youth mental health practices among community providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
support in evidence-based practices (EBPs). To address this need, the current study describes the reach and impact of a county-wide youth MH initiative aimed at increasing youths' and families' access to effective youth MH services by providing free EBP...