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The Effects of Risk Stratifying Patients with the Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain (SOAPP-R) on Aberrant Drug-Taking Behavior in the Primary Care Population
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
As the opioid epidemic continues to negatively affect morbidity and mortality in the United
States, providers must implement risk reduction strategies when prescribing opioids. Evidence
suggests that risk screening ...
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening in African American Women After Multiple Interventions
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
African American women are consistently diagnosed at later stages of breast and cervical cancer
than Caucasian women, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates. Although the
mammogram and Papanikolaou (Pap) ...
Online Breastfeeding Training for Increasing Staff Knowledge and Breastfeeding Initiation Rates on a Mother/Infant Unit
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
of this quality improvement project was to retrospectively evaluate an evidence-based, online breastfeeding education series for staff on a mother/infant unit at a Missouri hospital. The outcomes measured were staff knowledge and hospital breastfeeding rates. A...
Improving Outcomes for Psychiatric Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: An Evidence Based Quality Initiative
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Patients who are prescribed second generation antipsychotic medications are vulnerable and at an
increased risk for developing metabolic syndrome (MetS). Metabolic syndrome is the
development of obesity, hyperlipidemia, ...
Improving Early Infant Feeding Practices with an Evidence Based Education Handout
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Nearly half of all infants are introduced to solid food before the recommended age. The World
Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics have established guidelines
encouraging parents to delay solid food ...
Improving Provider Comfort with the Assessment and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Sexuality and optimal erectile function are essential aspects of holistic care. Healthcare
providers, however, do not routinely assess erectile function in male patients during the annual
wellness exam. Men are more ...
Educational Care Binder to Improve Appointment Attendance After Prenatal Exposure to Methadone
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
early and initiate interventions prior to development of long-term complications. The purpose of this evidence-based project was to determine if an educational care binder improved adherence to specialty follow up appointments for infants prenatally...
Identifying Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk in Stroke Patients by Utilizing the STOP-Bang Questionnaire
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
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 ...
Effect of Interactive Education on Self-foot Exams in Type 2 Diabetes
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
In the United States, 30 million individuals are affected by type 2 diabetes, with all at risk for
complications and decreased quality of life. Diabetic foot ulcers and amputations cost $4.9 billion
annually in the ...
BMI and Waist Circumference for Increased Overweight and Obesity Diagnosis
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
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 ...
Medication Assisted Treatment and Psychosocial Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder at An Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)
Opioid addiction has a significant impact on individual and public health, as opioids continue to
be the primary substance implicated in fatal overdoses. In 2018, opioids were present in
approximately 70% of all drug ...
Implementation and Evaluation of a Compassion Satisfaction Program for Healthcare Providers of Children with Medical Complexity
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout are forms of exhaustion that often
take a toll on healthcare providers, evidenced by decreased performance, increased errors,
absenteeism, depersonalization, ...
Breastfeeding Education and Support to Improve Breastfeeding Retention
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)
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 ...
Improving Adolescent Asthma Management Using a Smart Phone Application
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
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 ...
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 ...
Effects of Education on Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Adults
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Hypertension affects many United States adults and is a modifiable risk factor of heart disease,
the leading cause of death in the United States. Low medication adherence rates are associated
with poor blood pressure ...
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 ...
Implementing a Behavior Therapy Program in Adults with Overactive Bladder to Improve Quality of Life and Urinary Symptoms Scores
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Overactive bladder syndrome comprises multiple lower urinary tract symptoms. Recommended
first-line treatment is behavior therapy; however, drug therapy is often used initially because of
the lack of provider time and ...
Stroke Education to Reduce Adult Stroke Risk: An Evidence-Based Quality Initiative
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
A stroke can have a devastating effect on a person’s health and life expectancy. Implementation
of beneficial and relevant prevention strategies, such as reducing weight, increasing physical
activity, and smoking ...
Decreasing the Risk for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications from Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Utilizing the STOP-Bang Questionnaire
(2016-05)
Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition affecting up to 26% of the general population and
is the most common sleep disorder that practitioners will encounter. Patients presenting for a
surgical procedure with ...