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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Communication skills are a vital part of nursing practice. After graduation, many new nurses identify professional communication skills as inadequate in their nursing education. The final clinical capstone experience ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States with 30.3 million Americans having the disease and a cost of $327 billion. Approximately 300,000 people are affected in Kansas, a cost of $ 2.6 billion, ...

Obstructive sleep apnea is a modifiable stroke risk factor that is often overlooked when addressing stroke risk factor management. By screening stroke patients for obstructive sleep apnea risk and treating it once ...