RSS 1.0Nursing Student Papers (UMKC)
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Exploring the Impact of Structural Empowerment in Long-Term Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Nurses employed in long-term care settings have the highest rate to leave their positions within a year compared to other healthcare workers. Ensuring workforce stability in long-term care is a growing challenge for ... -
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 ... -
Effects of DASH Diet and Exercise on Hypertension
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Hypertension is a global pandemic which can cause significant complications if left untreated. The silent symptom characteristics associated with hypertension create the urgency for disease management. The purpose of ... -
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 ... -
Clinical Pathway for the Fontan Patient to Standardize Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)The Fontan repair is the final stage of surgical palliation for the pediatric patient with a single ventricle heart. The post-operative medical management of this patient population can be variable and hospital length ... -
The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Stroke Risk in Adults
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and there are physical, economic, and emotional consequences for patients and their families. Finding effective ways to reduce risk factors and prevent ... -
Increasing Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings in Somali Women through Community Education
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Despite best practice guidelines, Somali refugee women access breast and cervical cancer screenings at a significantly lower rate than other women in the United States. This doctoral nursing project evaluated 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 ... -
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 ... -
Phone Call Reminders for Pediatric Influenza Vaccination
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)The influenza vaccine is recommended annually for all children, adolescents, and adults over 6 months of age to provide immunity against the influenza virus. The influenza vaccine continues to be the most effective ... -
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 ... -
Mediterranean Diet in Self-Management of Type II Diabetes
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder, the prevalence of the disease has been increasing rapidly, becoming a worldwide epidemic. Risk factors of T2DM are obesity, physical inactivity, and ... -
Standardized Code Blue Process
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Cardiac arrest remains an increasing health problem, leading to thousands of cardiopulmonary resuscitation attempts annually. With variations in code blue documentation and post-event team debriefings, a standardized ... -
Improving Advance Directive Completion Rates: Utilizing Technology with a Virtual Platform
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Advance care planning and advance directives guide patients in remaining autonomous when considering and planning for future healthcare. Improving the regularity of advance care planning as a preventative measure and ... -
Educational Care Binder to Improve Appointment Attendance After Prenatal Exposure to Methadone
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Long-term effects such as vision abnormalities, motor concerns, developmental delay, cognitive issues, and behavioral difficulties have been associated with prenatal methadone exposure. Follow up care is a valuable resource ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Effects of Expedited Partner Therapy on Reoccurrence of Chlamydia Trachomatis
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common treatable sexually transmitted infection in the United States. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project is to reduce the rates of recurrence of Chlamydia trachomatis ... -
Weight Management Program on Self-Esteem in Adolescent Females Classified as Obese
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)Today, nearly 20.5% of young people of in America are overweight or obese, affecting roughly 12.7 million children and adolescents. The obesity trend has been shown to be a precursor not only to physiological ailments ...