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Using The Rapid Assessment For Adolescent Preventive Services (Raaps) To Screen For Risk Taking Behaviors Of 13 To 18 Year-Olds In A Regional Family Practice Office, Megan E. Carpenter

Doctoral Projects

Risk-taking behaviors are a significant problem in the adolescent population and the three leading causes of mortality for adolescents are suicide, homicide, and unintentional injury (Heron, 2017). National organizations support screening for adolescent risk-taking behaviors and research demonstrates effectiveness of screening. This quality improvement (QI) project implemented the Rapid Assessment for Adolescent Preventive Services (RAAPS) screening tool at a regional family practice office as a vehicle to accomplish the objectives of increased identification of, and intervention for, risk-taking behaviors in adolescent patients. Included in the methods were baseline and implementation chart reviews that were used to assess the change in …

Increasing Utilization Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy To Reduce Morbid Obesity In A Primary Care Setting, Erin J. Mccue

Doctoral Projects

Background: Obesity among adults is characterized by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. The impairment and disability resulting from obesity indicates a significant health problem that is often seen in primary care settings. Research indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an underutilized, but extremely beneficial intervention that may support individuals in achieving weight loss. Adults suffering from obesity with or without comorbid conditions such as psychiatric disorders (e.g. anxiety and depression) have benefitted from CBT.

Purpose: To implement the increased utilization of CBT in the adult population with obesity and depression or anxiety in a primary …

Improving Depression Screening And Follow-Up In Primary Care Through Implementation Of An Evidence-Based Protocol, Cheryl Fowler

Doctoral Projects

Depression is a leading cause of disability in adults and is a major contributor to burden of disease (World Health Organization [WHO], 2018). The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) provides evidence-based recommendations to promote disease prevention. Among these, is the recommendation that all adults, regardless of risk factors, should be screened for depression in the primary care setting with adequate systems in place to allow for appropriate diagnosis and management (USPSTF, 2016). The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student project was to develop and implement an evidence-based protocol in the primary care setting with aims …