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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Q: Is ketamine effective and safe for treatment-resistant depression?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-04)
Evidence-based answer: Maybe, but it’s too soon to tell. There is limited evidence that ketamine by itself is effective in the very short term. Single-dose intravenous (IV) ketamine is more likely than placebo (odds ratio ...
Medication Reconciliation Strategies to Improve Medication Safety
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2024)
, with a large effect size of r = 0.98) and patient engagement (z = 4.00, p = <0.001, with a large effect size of r = -0.98). Enhancing the medication reconciliation process in the outpatient setting may improve clinical workflows and patient experiences...
Self-Management Program on Pain and Function in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee
(2016-05)
with osteoarthritis of the knee, at a large urban academic medical center whom presented to the emergency department and orthopedic clinic setting, improved pain and function. The project study design was quasi-experimental with pre and post testing at 6 weeks...
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 ...
Online DASH Diet Education to Reduce Blood Pressure in Primary Care Patients
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Hypertension is widespread among Americans and can lead to serious conditions such as
myocardial infarction, stroke, renal failure, and potentially death if not diagnosed and treated
appropriately. Non-pharmacological ...
Adolescent Suicide Risk Screening in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)
Adolescent suicide is a major health concern in the United States, with numbers continuing to
rise each year. The literature suggests that there may be a lack of screening, detection, and
recognition of adolescent suicide ...
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 ...
Reducing Gender Binarism in Primary Care through Gender Diversity Education
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2023)
Primary care providers rarely receive formal educational content on gender diversity. However,
as gender diverse persons compose close to 1.5 million individuals in the United States
population, primary care providers ...
Treatment-Resistant Depression Diagnosis in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Setting
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2023)
participation in the survey was voluntary and included any medication-prescribing clinician working in the outpatient behavioral health clinic. This data was analyzed to create an educational offering for clinicians in the outpatient setting regarding...
Improving the Evaluation of Novice Advanced Practice Nurse Transition
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2024)
The first year of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) practice is a period of transition in which the
novice may experience decreased self-confidence, anxiety, loneliness, identity confusion, and
uncertainty. The ...
Decreasing Stress Through Education for Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Individuals with Dementia
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
People with dementia experience a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. The
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia affect the majority of individuals suffering
from dementia and cause ...
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 ...
The Applied Science of Clinical Teaching in Dentistry
(RSM Press (Gainsville, Florida), 1988)
Digitized version of the book The Applied Science of Clinical Teaching in Dentistry by Richard S. Mackenzie (Gainesville, Fla: RSM Press; 1988)....