RSS 1.0Nursing Student Papers (UMKC)
The items in this collection are papers written by students of the School of Nursing and Health Studies. Some items may be viewed only by members of the University of Missouri System and/or University of Missouri-Kansas City. Click on one of the browse buttons above for a complete listing of the works.
Items in MOspace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.
Recent Submissions
-
Evaluating the Factors that Influence Missed Appointments at a Community Health Center
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Background. Patient missed appointment rates at federally qualified health centers has had a significant influence on staff and patient workflow. Failed appointments cause resources and time to be wasted, and health issues ... -
Pediatric Behavioral Health Screening in the Primary Care Practice
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Behavioral health issues affect between 15% to 20% of children, and if left untreated, these issues can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues in children and adolescents. The purpose of this quasi-experimental, ... -
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 ... -
Reducing Mental Health Recidivism With Efficient Aftercare Planning
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Inpatient behavioral health recidivism rates are a growing cause of concern in healthcare. Evidence shows that poor discharge planning can result in adverse outcomes if a patient is discharged without appropriate aftercare. ... -
Improving Diabetic Foot Exam among African American Veterans in a Primary Care Clinic
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Conducting diabetic foot exams and documenting them according to American Diabetic Association recommendations is inadequate, leading to poorer outcomes. The provision of diabetic education enhances self-efficacy and ... -
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Level II Nursery to Decrease Transfer Rates
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Respiratory distress in neonates is the main cause of admission to a Level II nursery. Neonates may be transferred to a higher level of care due to lack of respiratory support, such as continuous positive airway pressure, ... -
Advance Practice Nurses Receiving Preceptor Training Have Increased Self-Confidence and Decreased Burnout
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Advanced practice registered nurses are an essential component of the healthcare team. As providers, they care for the patients and coordinate care using a nurse’s compassion. Preceptors are instrumental in onboarding a ... -
Improving Medication Adherence With Buprenorphine Treatment in Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)An increase in the significance of illicit opioid addiction during pregnancy continues to be a public health concern due to adverse effects on fetal development and maternal risk behaviors that impact society. The purpose ... -
Breastfeeding Support Through Social Media Groups
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Breastfeeding is the most influential behavior to reduce infant and maternal morbidity and mortality rates. Despite the health benefits, only a quarter of infants in the United States are exclusively breastfeed to six ... -
Mindfulness Meditation to Decrease Stress in Pediatric Nurses
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Nurses are at high risk for experiencing stress during their careers, and pediatric nurses may experience even higher levels of stress because they care for the patient and the family. Promoting the health and wellbeing ... -
Standardized Weaning of Positive Pressure Respiratory Support in Preterm Infants
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022) -
Improving Adherence to Hypertensive Medication by Utilizing a Smartphone Application in African Americans
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)The global burden of hypertension has impacted the lives of millions. A significant factor contributing to inadequate hypertension management is non-adherence to hypertension therapy. Adherence to hypertension medication ... -
Videoconferencing Interventions for Older Adult Loneliness, Depression, and Isolation
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Older adults experience adverse overall health effects linked to subjective feelings of loneliness. These individuals experience less contact with families and friends due to living further apart, recent pandemic restrictions, ... -
Improving the Recognition of Celiac Disease in Pediatric Primary Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)The recognition and diagnosis of celiac disease are becoming increasingly difficult in pediatric primary care due to changing clinical manifestations and differing recommendations regarding the best diagnostic tools. Primary ... -
Improving Nurse Retention with a New Employee Mentoring Training Program
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)An ineffective nurse orientation process has been linked to higher-than-average nursing turnover within the first six months of hire. This quasi-experimental study aimed to establish whether an evidence-based mentoring ... -
Vivitrol Medication Adherence Rates During the COVID-19 Pandemic in An Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)The infection caused by a novel coronavirus, serious acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is known as Coronavirus Disease 2019. The new coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is placing enormous pressure on global health ... -
Effectiveness of Combined Therapy for Smoking Cessation in Adults Enrolled in a Primary Care Health Home Program
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)Cigarette smoking is a public health problem that puts individuals at increased risk for cancer, diabetes, heart diseases, and lung disease. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Clinical Practice Guideline for ... -
e-Learning Module for Nursing Faculty to Reduce English as a Second Language Students Attrition
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)Nursing students who speak English as a second language (ESL) find it difficult to adapt to a foreign cultural environment, completing challenging academic tasks in a language they are less proficient in and difficulty in ... -
Assessing the need of military resources in a rural civilian pediatric clinic
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)Military specific mental health services exist that military members qualify for but civilian providers may be unaware of these free programs. To improve access to military resources for military families in civilian clinics ... -
Increasing Identification of Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults with Obesity by Utilizing the STOP-Bang Questionnaire in Primary Care
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic medical disorder underrecognized, underreported, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. Untreated OSA is associated with numerous physical and mental conditions, reduced quality ...