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Implementation Of The Stop Bang Screening Instrument For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Within The Intensive Care Unit And 5 East Cardiac Unit, Michael T. Lush
Implementation Of The Stop Bang Screening Instrument For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Within The Intensive Care Unit And 5 East Cardiac Unit, Michael T. Lush
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BACKGROUND: Recent studies have found that OSA without the use of CPAP is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and hypertension, which can lead to myocardial infarction (MI) and cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or stroke. This increases patient morbidity and mortality rates as well as medical costs. In those suffering from a myocardial infarction (MI) or cardiovascular accident (CVA), an important intervention is proper screening for the presence of OSA while in the acute care setting. The STOP BANG screening instrument is a simple yet effective tool in assessing for sleep apnea symptoms with a respective sensitivity of 93% …
Dyslipidemia Screening In Children Between The Ages Of 9 And 11 Years: An Evidence-Based Approach, Meredith Toms
Dyslipidemia Screening In Children Between The Ages Of 9 And 11 Years: An Evidence-Based Approach, Meredith Toms
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to examine the outcome of healthcare provider education on the incidence of dyslipidemia screening in a pediatric primary care clinic.
METHODS: The design of this study was a descriptive pre and post design to evaluate if dyslipidemia screening rates, knowledge, and self-efficacy of healthcare providers changed following an education series at a general pediatric clinic in Lexington, KY. The rates of dyslipidemia screening were calculated prior to providing provider education as well as afterwards to see whether there was an improvement in screening rates. Provider’s knowledge and confidence before the education series was …
Evaluating The Effect Of A Nurse Navigator In Increasing Colorectal Screening, Christine Njogu
Evaluating The Effect Of A Nurse Navigator In Increasing Colorectal Screening, Christine Njogu
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse navigator in increasing colorectal (CRC) screening in primary care setting.
METHODS: This was a descriptive retrospective study of the effect of nurse navigators in increasing colorectal screening in primary care settings within Jefferson county and its surrounding counties. The sample consisted of 200 patient chart reviews for the period of September 1st through December 31st, 2017. Rates of colorectal screening were compared in those who received a nurse navigator call and those who did not.
RESULTS: Overall screening rates were 44.6%. A distinct increase in screening …
The Development Of Novel Non-Peptide Proteasome Inhibitors For The Treatment Of Solid Tumors, Zachary C. Miller
The Development Of Novel Non-Peptide Proteasome Inhibitors For The Treatment Of Solid Tumors, Zachary C. Miller
Theses and Dissertations--Pharmacy
The proteasome is a large protein complex which is responsible for the majority of protein degradation in eukaryotes. Following FDA approval of the first proteasome inhibitor bortezomib for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) in 2003, there has been an increasing awareness of the significant therapeutic potential of proteasome inhibitors in the treatment of cancer. As of 2017, three proteasome inhibitors are approved for the treatment of MM but in clinical trials with patients bearing solid tumors these existing proteasome inhibitors have demonstrated poor results. Notably, all three FDA-approved proteasome inhibitors rely on the combination a peptide backbone and reactive …
A Program Evaluation Of A Colon Cancer Screening Program Using At-Home Fecal Immunochemical Tests With Certified Patient Navigators, Candace E. H. Brunk
A Program Evaluation Of A Colon Cancer Screening Program Using At-Home Fecal Immunochemical Tests With Certified Patient Navigators, Candace E. H. Brunk
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in this country, but 33% of these deaths could be prevented by screening. While colonoscopy is an effective screening tool, it is expensive, invasive, and prone to encounter considerable patient resistance. An alternative is to first screen those at-risk using at-home fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits. This study determined factors associated with the return of these kits distributed by Kentucky CancerLink, a non-profit organization, and its affiliates to participants in a colon cancer prevention program.
Objectives: To identify factors associated with: completing a FIT kit, completing the kit with minimal …
Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening In Kentucky’S Buffalo Trace Area Development District With A Mailed Fit Program, Carrie Anne Burt
Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening In Kentucky’S Buffalo Trace Area Development District With A Mailed Fit Program, Carrie Anne Burt
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
This program involves a partnership among eight primary care clinics in the Buffalo Trace Area Development District (BTADD) of Kentucky and proposes implementing a mailed Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), or FIT Pack, program to increase colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) rates in this region. Mailing FIT tests to eligible patients is an evidence-‐based program that has been shown to increase CRCS among patients included in studies. The program will occur at the clinic level. Clinics will mail FITs and information leaflets to patients based on patient eligibility criteria identified in clinic electronic health records. The program’s short-‐term goals are to increase …