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Improving Adolescent Asthma Management Using a Smart Phone Application
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Asthma is a common condition in adolescence and finding a way to optimize asthma care
management is a priority in primary care. The purpose of this project was to introduce an
electronic asthma action plan using a ...
Improving Nursing Student Resilience Using Online Simulation and Resilience-Based Content in a Pediatric Course
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
New graduate nurse’s job satisfaction rates persistently decrease at six months post-graduation. Nursing schools are implementing resilience into their curriculum to prepare future nurses to be resilient in their careers. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Faculty Mentoring Effects on Retention Rates and Job Satisfaction
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
As the predicted nursing shortage emerges, an immediate intervention to expand the nursing
faculty workforce within the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs is
essential. This evidence-based quality ...
Physical Activity and Medication Adherence to Decrease Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States with about 800,000 strokes per year
and is a significant cause of adult disability. About 15% of all strokes are attributed to atrial
fibrillation. Moderate ...
Measurement of ASQ Usage in the County Jail Setting
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Since the year 2000, the leading cause of death in a jail setting has been suicide. The purpose of
this retrospective, descriptive quality improvement project was to evaluate the usage of the ASQ
screening tool in the ...