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Improving Identification Of High-Risk Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients In Primary Care: An Integrative Review, Lauren Ashley Paulson
Improving Identification Of High-Risk Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients In Primary Care: An Integrative Review, Lauren Ashley Paulson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Obstructive sleep apnea continues to be an area that is underdiagnosed and therefore undertreated. Left untreated, the condition is associated with increased morbidity and mortality as it can amplify the risk of multiple health conditions. Due to the negative impact of obstructive sleep apnea it is necessary for healthcare providers to provide timely detection. Primary care providers are in a position to identify high-risk individuals and refer them for further follow up testing. High-risk identification can be accomplished by integrating validated screening tools into patient assessments. This integrative review provides an overview of current screening tools for use in the …
Pharmacogenomics In Primary Care: Barriers To Implementation, Joshua Michael Fleming
Pharmacogenomics In Primary Care: Barriers To Implementation, Joshua Michael Fleming
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
As technology and research evolve it is essential that practitioners in healthcare remain aware and cognizant of the changes that are going on around them and how these advancements may aid them in providing the best care to the patients that seek care from them. The largest breakthrough in the field of genetics has been the complete sequencing of the human genome. This landmark has paved the way for innumerable insights into every part of how care is delivered and stands to change the landscape of medicine entirely. Pharmacogenomics testing exists as a subset of genetic testing, and pertains to …