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Distress Evaluation During Chemotherapy: The Real-Time Assessment Strategies For Oncology Nurses Among Asian Population In Outpatient Clinics, Ying Huang
DNP Qualifying Manuscripts
Background: Routine oncology visits failed to identify 50-94% of patient’s distress, which creates a considerable burden, impairs emotional well-being and reduces patients’ quality of life. Limited in-person visits during the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced access to care for many patients, further adding to their emotional distress. Untreated distress also leads to elevated stress levels, systemic inflammation, non-compliance with treatment, and higher mortality rates. Early distress screening and multidisciplinary care are recommended to reduce the impacts of distress.
Objectives: To identify the best outpatient practices to address newly diagnosed cancer patients’ unique needs due to distress.
Methods: Databases searched including CINAHL® …
Technology-Based Advance Care Planning Education For Primary Care Patients, Taryn Achong
Technology-Based Advance Care Planning Education For Primary Care Patients, Taryn Achong
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Background: Advance Care Planning (ACP) encompasses a multidisciplinary, collaborative process that allows patients to understand their health and make informed decisions in their treatment plans. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and recent research, ACP is considered imperative for all patients. Evidence-based approaches include supplemental group sessions, case manager interventions, and provision of at-home resources. Within the pandemic, there has also been a rapid shift to telemedicine, restricting most ACP efforts. Therefore, the utilization of technology-based ACP resources and telemedicine is highly supported.
Purpose: This DNP project serves to assist an internal medicine practice located in Hawaii’s metropolitan area. Although the …
Educating Providers To Screen For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alyssa Fraino
Educating Providers To Screen For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alyssa Fraino
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Background: The purpose of this evidence-based change in practice is to increase the knowledge base of psychiatric providers in outpatient psychiatric settings, by educating clinicians regarding the significance of implementing a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening tool during the initial evaluation of patients. This can help to identify patients with PTSD that may not have been identified on initial visit, and may otherwise go unrecognized or untreated for PTSD, without the inclusion of a PTSD screening tool.
Problem: Evidence suggests that PTSD is underreported and overlooked in most populations. However, there is no standardized practice surrounding the routine use of …