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Implementation Of Standardized Contraceptive Education To Improve Larc Initiation In Postpartum Individuals, Gracie E Clayton, Melissa M. Hessock, Amanda Flood
Implementation Of Standardized Contraceptive Education To Improve Larc Initiation In Postpartum Individuals, Gracie E Clayton, Melissa M. Hessock, Amanda Flood
Graduate Publications and Other Selected Works - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
BACKGROUND: Approximately 50% of pregnancies in the United States are unintended, leading to negative health, psychosocial, and financial outcomes. Supported methods for preventing unintended pregnancies are promoting education and access to highly effective contraceptive methods, including long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). Studies demonstrate counselor knowledge and bias contribute to underutilization of LARCs, highlighting the need for standardized education.
LOCAL PROBLEM: The setting for this practice improvement project was a rural obstetrical unit in Tennessee where there was no standardized postpartum contraceptive education. Rates of contraceptive use at postpartum discharge were low. The purpose of this project was to implement …
Sleep Hygiene Interventions For Hospitalized Pediatric Patients, Courtland E. Kunz, Marian Malone
Sleep Hygiene Interventions For Hospitalized Pediatric Patients, Courtland E. Kunz, Marian Malone
Graduate Publications and Other Selected Works - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Adequate sleep is found to improve overall physical and mental health. Unfortunately, hospitalized children receive significantly less sleep than what is recommended by the National Sleep Foundation.
LOCAL PROBLEM: Patient and family feedback at the project site demonstrated inadequate sleep and a noisy hospital environment. The objective of this EBP project is to improve sleep for the hospitalized pediatric patient.
METHODS: The Johns Hopkins Evidence Based Practice Model for Nurses and Healthcare Providers was used as the framework for this project. The PROMIS Sleep Disturbance 4a questionnaire was the tool used to measure pediatric patients’ …
The Effects Of Clonidine On Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Patient Outcomes, Claire E. Flatt
The Effects Of Clonidine On Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Patient Outcomes, Claire E. Flatt
Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects
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