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Medication Reconciliation In An Outpatient Clinical Setting, Tilena Martin
Medication Reconciliation In An Outpatient Clinical Setting, Tilena Martin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Medication reconciliation is a fundamental step in the delivery of safe care, because if it is not done correctly, it can set the stage for medication errors. Medication reconciliation has been shown to alleviate safety issues that lead to mortality, falls, and adverse drug reactions. The project question examined how in-service training can improve the knowledge of nurse practitioners and medical assistants about medication reconciliation. The project was guided by Knowlesâ theory of adult learning and Rosswurm and Larrabeeâs health belief model. A 1-hour educational module was prepared, and all participants completed the training prior to a discussion period. Sources …
Reducing Heart Failure Readmissions Through Staff Education, Christopher Davio
Reducing Heart Failure Readmissions Through Staff Education, Christopher Davio
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Heart failure is a chronic health condition that can have devastating effects on thephysical and social well-being of patients. One critical component to heart failure treatment is understanding of the disease process and daily self-management for patients. The gap in practice at an acute care facility in the northwest United States was the lack of comprehensive discharge patient teaching to patients diagnosed with heart failure. The project explored if a heart failure education session for nurses would increase knowledge and competency on heart failure education. Knowle’s theory of adult learning was used to frame the project components. Thirty-one nursing staff …