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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 ...
Influence of a faculty development workshop on clinical evaluation practices in a nurse anesthesia program
(2016-05)
Faculty development has a number of benefits in academiaacademia. Specifically, in nurse anesthesia
education, doctoral programs are required to provide faculty development for their clinical
instructors. In order to ...
Educational Care Binder to Improve Appointment Attendance After Prenatal Exposure to Methadone
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
in this project. The setting occurred at the regional drug endangered children clinic in a Midwestern metropolitan area. An educational care binder was given to caregivers that included an introduction to the clinic and its providers, education on the potential...
The Effects of Expedited Partner Therapy on Reoccurrence of Chlamydia Trachomatis
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common treatable sexually transmitted infection in the United
States. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project is to reduce the rates of recurrence of
Chlamydia trachomatis ...
Primary Care Heart Failure Education Program to Improve Quality of Life
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Heart failure is a public health concern within today’s healthcare system at both the national and
local level. As the prevalence of heart failure continues to rise, interventions on improving
patient outcomes, reducing ...
A Vitamin D Protocol Post Liver Transplantation
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Adults with compromised liver function are inherently deficient and especially vulnerable to the
consequences of vitamin D deficiency. Consequences of vitamin D deficiency include liver
disease progression, infection, ...
Pediatric Oral Health Promotion in Primary Care Utilizing Standardized Education
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Dental caries, or tooth decay, is experienced by 60-90% of children. The incidence increases in
high-risk children, such as those from low socio-economic backgrounds who have limited access
to dental care. A ...
Patient Satisfaction Outcomes Following Antibiotic Resistance Education for Adults
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Antibiotics have saved many lives since their discovery, but today, due to overuse, are becoming
less effective. A portion of provider reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid is based on
patient satisfaction. Because ...
Improving Identification of Adolescents at Risk for Substance Use Disorders
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening adolescent patients for drug and
alcohol use following a standardized process and utilizing a developmentally appropriate
screening tool. The purpose of the ...
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Undergraduate Nursing Students using Strategic Management Simulations
(2014)
to teach CTS, research concludes that new graduates are often unable to make sound clinical decisions. Grounded in complexity theory, SMS provides a simulated assessment that determines cognitive ability on 25 parameters; five were selected by the developer...
Medication Adherence in Adolescent and Young Adult after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant is an effective treatment and curative therapy for
many oncological, hematological, and immunological diseases. Following hematopoietic stem
cell transplant, the management of the ...
Effects of DASH Diet and Exercise on Hypertension
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Hypertension is a global pandemic which can cause significant complications if left untreated.
The silent symptom characteristics associated with hypertension create the urgency for disease
management. The purpose of ...
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 ...
Evidence-Based Practice Asthma Education in Primary Care
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Asthma affects more than 300 million people across the globe. The financial burden
impacts individuals and their families as well as communities and health care systems. Although
asthma education is a fundamental ...
Toxic Stress Education for Pediatric Practitioners to Improve Health Outcomes
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Toxic stress associated with adverse childhood experiences during childhood can have
catastrophic lifelong neurobiological, social, and emotional effects and has been shown to
decrease life expectancy up to 20 years. ...
Impact of Self-Management on Disability and Self-Efficacy in Adults with Chronic Migraine
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Chronic migraine is a primary headache disorder impacting approximately five million
individuals in the United States. This condition is associated with significant individual and
societal consequences, causing impaired ...
What is the BSN Student's Perception of Why a Nursing Course was Failed?
(2015-05-28)
were interviewed. Narrative inquiry, specifically storytelling, was used to ascertain the individual students’ perceptions of why a nursing course was failed and to identify any environmental factors that may have contributed to failing. Intrinsic...
Using Education to Improve Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake among Adolescents
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The human papillomavirus vaccine protects adolescents against the human papillomavirus and
is recommended for all males and females starting at age 11. The human papillomavirus vaccine
is an effective approach to reduce ...
Use of The Rapid Assessment for Adolescent Preventive Services © (RAAPS) Tool for Improving Detection and Follow-up Rates in Adolescents
(2017)
A primary health concern in the adolescent population is the issue of preventable risky
behaviors, which can lead to injury and even death. The primary care provider is responsible for
identification of risky behavior ...