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Decreasing Stress Through Education for Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Individuals with Dementia
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
People with dementia experience a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. The
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia affect the majority of individuals suffering
from dementia and cause ...
Clinical Pathway for the Fontan Patient to Standardize Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The Fontan repair is the final stage of surgical palliation for the pediatric patient with a single
ventricle heart. The post-operative medical management of this patient population can be
variable and hospital length ...
The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Stroke Risk in Adults
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and there are physical, economic,
and emotional consequences for patients and their families. Finding effective ways to reduce risk
factors and prevent ...
Phone Call Reminders for Pediatric Influenza Vaccination
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The influenza vaccine is recommended annually for all children, adolescents, and adults over 6
months of age to provide immunity against the influenza virus. The influenza vaccine continues
to be the most effective ...
The Impact of Mediterranean Diet on Adult Obesity: A Quality Improvement
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The purpose of this evidence-based project proposal was to determine if Mediterranean dietary
counseling in adult obesity could improve body mass index and waist circumference in a primary
care clinic. Obesity is a ...
Mediterranean Diet in Self-Management of Type II Diabetes
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder, the prevalence of the disease
has been increasing rapidly, becoming a worldwide epidemic. Risk factors of T2DM are obesity,
physical inactivity, and ...