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 ...

Behavioral health issues affect between 15% to 20% of children, and if left untreated, these issues can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues in children and adolescents. The purpose of this quasi-experimental, ...

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 ...

Due to rising health care costs, limited access to primary care, and primary care provider shortages, new health care models need to be implemented to reduce costs, improve outcomes, increase access, and encourage more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...