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Prescribe an SGLT2 inhibitor for heart failure in the absence of diabetes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Prescribe an SGLT2 inhibitor for heart failure in the absence of diabetes? An RCT demonstrates that dapagliflozin produces better cardiovascular outcomes than placebo for heart failure patients with and without diabetes. PRACTICE CHANGER: Prescribe...
Improving car seat safety anticipatory guidance in the pediatric primary care setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)
safety guidelines. The purpose and aims of the project relate to the following PICOT question: In a pediatric primary care clinic (P), how does the implementation of an evidence-based car seat safety handout at well-child visits for newborns to age 13...
Does evidence support the use of supplements to aid in BP control?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does evidence support the use of supplements to aid in BP control? Evidence-based answer: Yes. A number of well-tolerated natural therapies have been shown to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP). (See TABLE1-8 for summary.) However...
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...
Efficacy of a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet in preventing patient morbidity and mortality
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Clinical Inquiries question: What is the efficacy of a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet in the prevention of patient morbidity and mortality? Evidence-based answer: Ketogenic diets can reduce seizure incidence in refractory epilepsy (strength...
Do cinnamon supplements improve glycemic control in adults with T2DM?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Do cinnamon supplements improve glycemic control in adults with T2DM? Evidence-based answer: the answer isn't clear. Cinnamon supplements for adults with type 2 diabetes haven't been shown to decrease hemoglobin A1C (strength of recommendation...
Improving Obstructive Sleep Apnea Competency of Primary Care Clinicians Through Online Education
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2024)
. This evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) project aimed to determine whether an online educational video on OSA would improve competency in primary care clinicians. The educational video included the OSA risk factors, complications, screening methods...
An examination of musical instrument practice among collegiate musicians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
indicated that collegiate instrumentalists should (a) develop and strengthen self-regulation skills, (b) arrange practice time based on individual schedules, and (c) cope with challenges through discussing potential solutions with peers and instrumental...
Medication Reconciliation Strategies to Improve Medication Safety
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2024)
reconciliation processes in place. This quasi-experimental, single cohort, evidence-based practice quality improvement project aimed to determine if an evidence-based medication reconciliation intervention improved medication list accuracy and patient engagement...
Evidence-based practice self-efficacy of speech-language pathologists across settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Salbach and Jaglal's (2010) Evidence-Based Practice Confidence (EPIC) scale, and 2 open-ended questions regarding factors impacting self-efficacy. Participants (n=34) completed semi structured interviews to further explore factors influencing self...
Expanding the Informatics Competencies of Nurse Practitioners Through Online Learning
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Nurse practitioners’ informatics competencies are not well-understood due to a lack of studies, and limited evidence alludes to the potential need to improve the informatics competencies of nurse practitioners. The primary purpose of this study...
Reducing No-Show Appointments in a Pediatric Interdisciplinary Feeding Clinic
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2024)
An increasing number of children with feeding issues require tube feedings to obtain the calories they
need to survive and thrive. Many of these children often experience prolonged waiting periods before
they can access ...
The Effects of Mindfulness on Test Anxiety in Nursing Students
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Test anxiety in nursing students is a common problem that greatly affects individual performance
in nursing school. The purpose of this quasi-experimental evidence-based practice improvement
project is to reduce test ...
Culturally Responsive Creative Practices in an Urban Project-Based and Arts-Integrated School
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
The purpose of this research project was to investigate how teachers in an arts integrated
project-based urban school developed culturally-situated creativity of the learners that came from
racially and culturally diverse ...
Can early introduction of gluten reduce risk of celiac disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)
This UK study revealed the benefits of introducing gluten at age 4 months.
Green HRM practices and its impact on organizations : a correlational study
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
The study of green HRM, also known as green human resource management, is a relatively new HRM subfield that aims to promote environmentally responsible business practices. We assessed the validity of this hypothesis using empirical methods...
Is there benefit to adding ezetimibe to a statin for the secondary prevention of CVD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2023-06)
Q: Is there benefit to adding ezetimibe to a statin for the secondary prevention of CVD? Evidence-based answer: YES. In patients with known cardiovascular disease (CVD), ezetimibe with a statin decreases major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE...
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 ...
Effects of pyramidal training on school psychologist and teacher implementation of trial-based function analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
setting (Bloom et al., 2013; Sigafoos and Saggers, 1995). To empower teachers and increase their efficacy in assessing problem behavior, school consultants can train a group of educators to conduct trial-based FA using a pyramidal approach. This training...
Quality of tier 1 instruction in an integrated multi-tiered system of support: a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
MTSS, should be evidence-based and differentiated to provide high quality educational opportunities to all students. One established approach to providing accessible and differentiated instruction is Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an instructional...