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Increasing Utilization Of The Delirium Prevention Protocol In Post Cardiovascular Surgery To Improve Quality And Safety Of Healthcare, Kristin Luce

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Abstract:

Background and Objectives: Post-operative delirium (POD) is the most common complication seen following surgery in older adults. Two-thirds of delirium cases are diagnosed late or missed in everyday practice across health care settings which can lead to a variety of long-term complications. POD prevalence can be reduced within inpatient practice settings by utilizing established screening tools, such as the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM). This project aimed to increase nurse screening of delirium and provide education on POD to nursing staff on the post-cardiovascular surgery unit to increase utilization of the delirium prevention protocol.

Methods: Educational sessions provided to nursing …

Care Coordination And Empowerment In People With Type 2 Diabetes, Erik M. Wilson

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

1. Background: In 2018, approximately one in seven Americans had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, a number that is projected to increase to one in three by 2050. Approximately 40% of individuals with Type 2 diabetes develop long-term complications, accounting for one-in-four healthcare dollars spent in the United States. Current initiatives supported through Accountable Care Organizations place an emphasis on improving the quality of care delivered in chronic medical problems such as diabetes to optimize patient outcomes, moving away from the traditional fee-for-service. One cornerstone of improving quality of care is care coordination and education.

1. Methods: Utilizing the Plan-Do-Study-Act methodology …