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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 …
Increasing Knowledge Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Criteria And Introduction Of A Screening Tool To Improve Aaa Screening In A Family Practice Clinic: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Jennifer Elizabeth Rank
Increasing Knowledge Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Criteria And Introduction Of A Screening Tool To Improve Aaa Screening In A Family Practice Clinic: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Jennifer Elizabeth Rank
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are diagnosed most frequently in male patients of advanced age with a current or past smoking history. Screening for AAA by ultrasonography is effective at detecting clinically significant aneurysms and reduces AAA-associated and all-cause mortality at short-term and long-term follow-up. The criteria for screening include male gender, age 65 to 75, and a current or past smoking status. Additional criteria that may be considered include family history of AAA in a first-degree relative and/or a personal history of hypertension or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Based on review of the evidence, the project leader designed an evidence-based practice …