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Implementation Of Web-Based Patient Education In Newly Transplanted Kidney Recipients, Tabo Mwikisa-Kelly
Implementation Of Web-Based Patient Education In Newly Transplanted Kidney Recipients, Tabo Mwikisa-Kelly
Doctoral Projects
Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients suffering from kidney failure. It is a complex process that is intended to improve one’s quality of life by adhering to a lifelong treatment plan of immunosuppressant therapy. Therefore, it is essential for patients or their caregivers to have adequate knowledge to care for themselves following post-transplant, which can contribute to better patient outcomes. In a metropolitan Bay area hospital in Northern California, the current state of practice involves educating newly transplanted kidney recipients through face-to-face interactions with the patient and handing out a transplant booklet during their initial transplant hospital stay. …
Examining The Effectiveness Of Physical Activity Patient Education In Improving Hba1c, Nadieh Samiaei
Examining The Effectiveness Of Physical Activity Patient Education In Improving Hba1c, Nadieh Samiaei
Doctoral Projects
Regular physical activity plays an important role in maintaining good health and managing and reducing HbA1c among type 2 diabetes patients. The goal of this study is to examine the effectiveness of physical activity in reducing the HbA1c among the type 2 diabetes patients of a local community health center in San Leandro, California. A quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest single site design project was conducted among a sample of 24 patients who had type 2 diabetes. The participants were selected to attend regular patient education classes promoting physical activity, diet, and lifestyle change as a measure of controlling diabetes. A paired sample …
Effectiveness Of Standardized Vs. Individualized Cancer Treatment Education, Jija Issac
Effectiveness Of Standardized Vs. Individualized Cancer Treatment Education, Jija Issac
Master's Projects
As the number of cancer diagnoses continues to increase and is expected to keep rising, it becomes imperative to explore avenues to optimize patient education. Research has consistently demonstrated that effective education plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes. Through my previous experiences in various outpatient oncology infusion centers, I have observed significant variations in the methods employed for delivering patient education across different facilities. In this literature review, I explored the effects of standardized chemotherapy education and individualized chemotherapy education on patients in outpatient oncology clinics. The predominant themes across these studies encompass patient awareness of anticipated symptoms, …