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Physical Activity and Medication Adherence to Decrease Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States with about 800,000 strokes per year
and is a significant cause of adult disability. About 15% of all strokes are attributed to atrial
fibrillation. Moderate ...
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 ...
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 ...
Incorporating a Rapid Geriatric Assessment in Primary Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
As patients age, the complexity of their care increases and the likelihood of developing geriatric
syndromes becomes greater. Identification and documentation of geriatric syndromes can be a
helpful first step to ...
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 ...
Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Q: Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion? Evidence-based answer: yes, in some populations. Youth and adolescents with self-reported history of concussion had increased risk of ...
Enhance Transition Care for Medically Complex Adolescents
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Medically complex adolescents with spina bifida and shunted hydrocephalus are living into
adulthood and requiring healthcare as adults. For effective neurosurgical care to continue from a
pediatric practice to an adult ...
Pharmacogenetic Testing to Reduce Depression and Anxiety in Adults Treated with Low-Dose Lithium
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2023)
substantial number of patients with bipolar disorder are misdiagnosed with major depression. Clinical evidence supports the use of both pharmacogenetics and lithium for treating mood disorders and anxiety. This research aimed to determine whether lithium...
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 ...
Time to conception after miscarriage : how long to wait?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Time to conception after miscarriage: how long to wait? Evidence-based answer: an interpregnancy interval (IPI) of < 6 months following miscarriage is associated with an increased live birth rate in subsequent pregnancy, ...
Do pedometers increase activity and improve health outcomes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
Q: Do pedometers increase activity and improve health outcomes? Evidence-based answer: yes. In overweight and obese patients, exercise interventions using a pedometer increase steps by about a mile per day over the same ...
Transforming the ethical behavior of clinicians through pedagogical innovation: sensemaking as a means to promote ethical practice in the face of moral ambiguity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Even though there is evidence to suggest that teaching normative ethical theory has limited influence on the ethical behavior of clinicians, typical pedagogy in clinical ethics continues to focus on adherence to professional duties...
What are the risks of long-term PPI use for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: What are the risks of long-term PPI for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: THE USE OF PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs) to control gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GRED) is significantly ...
Do behavioral interventions improve nighttime sleep in children < 1 year old?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-07)
Q: Do behavioral interventions improve nighttime sleep in children < 1 year old? Evidence-based answer: YES. Infants respond to behavioral interventions, although objective data are limited. Behavioral interventions include ...
Mediterranean Eating for Persons with Parkinson’s Disease: An Evidence-Based Dietary Educational Intervention
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Parkinson’s disease requires holistic management to improve the quality of life in affected
persons and prevent complications associated with other comorbidities such as cardiovascular
disease. The purpose of this ...
Maternal and Fetal Outcomes and Early Neuraxial Engagement in Obese Parturients
(2016-05)
Obesity has created challenges for healthcare consumers, providers, and healthcare institutions. The combination of obesity and pregnancy is correlated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The clinical inquiry is, Does early...
Nursing Faculty Perspectives Regarding the Effectiveness of Prelicensure Nursing Education
(2020)
; (e) unrealistic expectations from stakeholders; (f) teaching in an era of information explosion and health care reform; and (g) high quality student clinical experiences. Key findings ranged from faculty responsibility for student readiness without a...
Does platelet-rich plasma improve patellar tendinopathy symptoms?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-05)
Q: Does platelet-rich plasma improve patellar tendinopathy symptoms? Evidence-based answer: IT’S UNCLEAR. High-quality data have not consistently established the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to ...
Hypoglycemia Management in Primary Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies in the 21st Century. Over 30 million
individuals have been diagnosed with diabetes, and uncontrolled diabetes can lead to poor patient
outcomes. One of the greatest ...
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 ...