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Improving Role Transition, Recruitment, & Retention Through A Structured APRN Orientation Program
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are leaving hospital-based organizations within
their first year of practice due to unforeseen challenges, role confusion, inadequate support, and
fragmented onboarding ...
Oncology Patient Education by a Nurse Practitioner and Stress Reduction
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
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 ...
Pre-Diabetes Lifestyle Prevention Program to Decrease Development of Diabetes in Adults
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
This pilot quality improvement project for prediabetes adult patients in the family practice
setting investigated if a lifestyle change intervention compared to no lifestyle intervention
decreased hemoglobin A1C and ...
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 ...
Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education: An Evidence-Based Project
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in the healthcare setting. As of 2010,
there were 33.5 million Americans living with atrial fibrillation in the United States. It is a
chronic condition that requires ...
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 ...
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) ...
Improving Student Confidence in Communication: A Simulation Intervention
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Self-Management Program on Pain and Function in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee
(2016-05)
. The evidence-based intervention was an educational self-management program from the National Physical Activity Guidelines. The outcomes measured for a difference in pain and function by the Western Ontario and McMasters Universities scale index pre and post...
Provision of Telelactation Support to Improve Breastfeeding Outcome
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
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 ...
Role of Multimodal Analgesia in Recovery and Acute Pain in Bariatric Surgery
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Obesity affects pathophysiology causing cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic disorders. In
modern societies, bariatric weight-loss surgical procedures are escalating, as surgery has become
a treatment method for obesity. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effects of an Online Meditation-Based Intervention Compared to an Attention-Controlled Group on Chronic Pain Outcome among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
(2022)
and acceptability of conducting an online, asynchronous, three-week, double-blind, randomized-controlled meditation-based intervention compared to an active-controlled group on chronic pain outcomes of stress, serum cortisol, self-compassion, professional caring...
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 ...
Transitional Care Intervention to Reduce 30-day Readmission Rate in Cardiac Transplant Patients
(2016-05)
participants. The transitional care interventions consisted of four components conducted by the advanced practice registered nurse: (1) meeting with the participants at the hospital, (2) facsimiles of discharge summaries, (3) scheduling a follow-up appointments...
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 ...