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Mobile on-site mammography : can it increase screening?
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2017)
"To increase breast cancer awareness and access to screening in rural communities."--Purpose.
Levetiracetam vs. lacosamide for seizure prophylaxis
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2017)
"To determine whether lacosamide is associated with less CNS events when compared to levetiracetam for seizure prophylaxis in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or intracranial hemorrhage (ICH)"--Purpose.
Perceptions regarding adolescent pregnancy among a group of thai adolescents in sweden
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"About 14 percent of Swedish adolescents are immigrants.1-2 This population is at higher risk of adolescent pregnancy.1-2 These adolescents have been socialized in two different societies and in two different cultures where ...
Nocinv : development of a smartphone application for predicting chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting using apple researchkit
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2017)
"Using risk calculation algorithms for clinical decision making at the point-of-care can lead to incorrect results and hours of time for a complete panel of patients. Smartphones have become very popular among physicians ...
Recurrence of venous thromboembolism associated with rivaroxaban use compared to enoxaparin in cancer patients
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
BACKGROUND: In the treatment of venous thromboembolism(VTE) in cancer patients, two trials that have shown superiority of the use of a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) as compared to standard therapy of initial treatment ...
Medication use evaluation of a three factor prothrombin complex concentrate in an academic medical center
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"To evaluate the use of 3-factor PCC at an academic medical center and refine the prescribing of 3-factor PCC to ensure indication for use and dose is appropriate, while minimizing waste of this medication."--Purpose.
Offender outcomes of training dogs in prison : the puppies for parole program
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2017)
"Significant Findings: 1. Improved self-perceived physical health compared to one year ago (p=0.009). 2. Improved self-perceived mental health compared to one year ago (p=0.023). 3. Increased medical service requests ...
Compassionate support training and education
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2017)
"To increase WCH staff members comfort level in providing compassionate supportive care to bereaved families. A needs assessment survey was completed in April 2016 on 144 staff members who identified an overall low comfort ...
An email campaign to register research faculty for ORCID identifiers
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2017)
"We will increase the number of School of Medicine Research Faculty registered for ORCID identifiers to 35 percent during the 2017 Spring Semester."--Aim statement.
Assessment of care coordination learning needs for staff development
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"From November 2015 to February 2016, there will be a 25 percent reduction in the HB 92 Medicare Code 44 errors through initiation of ACMA Compass video modules/tests and 100 percent completion of the standardized education ...
Building trust and confidence with our patients
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
Problem Statement: Our patient satisfaction score for Confidence is consistently below national average. We are consistently low and want to build trust. It affects the relationship between our staff and the patient. ...
Communications with new hires
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"To increase the number of new hires that know when to report to their department after orientation from 55 percent to 80 percent by May 1, 2016."--Aim statement.
Mu heath branding standards roll out
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"We aim to educate employees on the branding standard changes at MU Health."--Aim statement.
Credible and professional presentations : discussion activity to engage students as speakers
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2017)
"Everyone appreciates a successful presentation that is professional and credible. Students participated in a discussion activity to increase awareness of the specific behaviors and skills needed to make credible and ...
Correct use of the Finnegan scoring tool for NAS babies
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2017)
"We aim to improve NAS scoring by NICU nurses at WCH. The process begins with education of all staff and ends with implementation of new NAS scoring resources at the bedside. By working on this process we expect increased ...
Correct specimen labeling
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"Decrease number of mislabeled/rejected specimens through education at nursing competency fairs and development of badge buddy."--Aim statement.
Creation of departmental orientation process for rehabilitation services
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"To create a new hire orientation manual for outpatient therapy to make the orientation process easier. We expect this will improve satisfaction and efficiency during the orientation process. As outpatient therapy clinics ...
Conversion of classroom education to online education
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"Reduce classroom time for trainers, allowing them more time to complete other assignments and feel that they have enough time to provide a quality work product. Improve staff satisfaction by improving work/life balance."--Aim ...
Coordinating community-based patient safety education
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"To increase community awareness of safety issues by 25 percent by sharing more information with the community through external and internal communications methods."--Aim.
Creation of nursing resource binder
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 2016)
"To improve the: a) Orientation of new nursing staff by providing a resource binder of best practices in clinic setting. b) Standardization of the orientation of new nursing staff. c) Standardization of best practice ...