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Overview Of Glp-1ra Medications, Thomas A.F. Cordaro Pharmd, Sumaiya A. Difaa Pharmd, Amel J. Basil Pharmd

Transformative Medicine

GLP-1 is an incretin hormone that is naturally produced in the body that regulates blood glucose and appetite. The first GLP-1RA that was FDA approved, exenatide, in 2005, originated from the Gila monster and beaded lizard, via the discovery of the exendin-4 peptide. GLP-1RAs function by mimicking endogenous GLP-1 incretin hormone, leading to an increase in glucose-dependent insulin release from beta-cells of the pancreas, decrease in glucagon release, delayed gastric emptying, and satiety. Due to the benefits seen from initiating GLP-1RAs in the market, it sparked interest in numerous studies which proved that certain GLP-1RAs can provide cardiorenal protection. The …

Elite Esports Players And Their Physical Health: A Systematic Review Of Injuries, Musculoskeletal Pain, And Fitness-Related Factors, Michal Steffl, Daniel Opelik, Vladimir Hlinka, Grzegorz Mikrut, Petra Hospodkova

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The rapid rise of competitive esports has sparked concerns over the physical health of elite players. Prolonged sedentary behaviour, repetitive movements, and poor ergonomic practices may predispose these athletes to injuries, musculoskeletal pain, and unfavourable body composition. Materials and methods: A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted by searching Pub-Med, Scopus, EBSCOhost, and Web of Science for cross-sectional studies on physical activity (PA), body composition, physical fitness, and musculoskeletal health in elite esports players. Data from 22 peer-reviewed studies involving 5,035 participants aged 16 to 35 were synthesized. Results: Findings consistently show that esports players engage in lower …

Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Suicide Recognition Protocols With The Use Of Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale In An Outpatient Mental Health Practice, Pamela Oxley

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Suicide prevention in outpatient mental health settings requires prompt recognition of and an appropriate response to suicide-related concerns, including those initially communicated to administrative staff. Frontline administrative phone staff may first encounter patients expressing suicidal thoughts; however, evidence supports education and standardized processes to facilitate effective recognition and response. At the project site, a practice gap existed in administrative staff preparation and confidence in responding to suicide-related concerns. The quality improvement project addressed this gap through structured, standardized Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) education paired with a standardized suicide-risk stratification and escalation protocol. The project aimed to improve administrative staff …

Impact Of Cannabis Use Screening And Early Intervention In Outpatient Psychiatric Settings, Theresa Chibuoke

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Cannabis use can complicate psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, and clinical outcomes, yet standardized cannabis-use screening remains inconsistently implemented in behavioral health practice. This quality improvement (QI) project addressed inconsistent cannabis screening and referral practices in an outpatient psychiatric clinic by implementing a standardized workflow to improve screening documentation to at least 80% and timely referral completion to at least 75%. A quantitative, quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design included 10 outpatient psychiatric providers over six weeks. Lewin’s Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze model guided change, the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework supported implementation, and Donabedian’s Structure-Process-Outcome model guided the project. The evidence-based intervention incorporated provider education, the valid and reliable …

Quality Improvement Project: The Impact Of Proper Utilization Of Suicidal Ideation Screening Tools, Anuoluwapo Bode-Oloye

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Suicide remains a significant public health concern, emphasizing the importance of consistent and evidence-based suicide risk assessment in outpatient mental health settings. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project was to determine how the provider’s implementation of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales (CSSRS) according to the recommendations of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration would impact the confidence and the rate of completion of suicidal screening tools (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales) compared to current clinic policy in an outpatient mental health clinic for over twelve weeks. This project used Lewin’s change model …

Quality Improvement Project: Providing Evidence-Based Practice Education On Administering The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screening During Visits Once Per Trimester And Postpartum, Megan Keeney

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Perinatal depression (PND) is prevalent worldwide and frequently remains undetected and untreated due to inconsistent screening. At the project site, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was administered postpartum only, without standardization. This quality improvement project implemented evidence-based provider education and a revised EPDS protocol, screening once per trimester and postpartum, to increase PND identification, provider self-confidence, self-efficacy, and behavioral health referral rates. This project was guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and the Donabedian framework. A quantitative pre-post design was used with nine providers in an outpatient women’s health clinic, alongside a retrospective and post-implementation electronic health record (EHR) review. …

Evaluation Of Disaster Mitigation Policy Implementation And Public Health Integration Through The “Sipatokkong” Program In Strengthening Tourism Village Resilience, Nurul Azisah Sahrani, Andi Alif Raihan Analta

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Disaster risks in tourism villages are increasing, generating multidimensional impacts on environmental, economic, institutional, and public health. In late 2024, Mattabulu Tourism Village experienced an 83% decline in tourist visits following a series of disasters, disrupting tourism activities and weakening local governance capacity. This study uses a qualitative case study design to evaluate disaster mitigation policy implementation through the “Sipatokkong” Program. Evaluation applied four Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development–Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC) criteria: relevance, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability, operationalized through policy implementation, street-level bureaucracy, and collaborative governance frameworks. Data were obtained from five documents and non-participatory field observations conducted …

Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nurse Discharge Competency Through Standardized Education And Discharge Tools In An Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital, Valina Williams

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Inconsistent discharge education and variable use of structured discharge tools can affect the consistency of transitions from inpatient behavioral health care. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project was to improve nurse discharge competency by implementing standardized discharge education and reinforcing use of a structured discharge tool in a rural inpatient behavioral health hospital. A quantitative, quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used over 12 weeks with 16 eligible registered and licensed practical nurses. Organizational readiness was assessed at baseline, and nurse self-efficacy was measured before and after implementation. Discharge-tool adherence and 30-day readmissions were also evaluated. …

Development Of An Indirect Elisa Kit For Measurement Of Circulating Thyroid Peroxidase Levels In Patients With Hypothyroidism, Aulanni’Am Aulanni’Am, Devi Ramadani, Almas Dwi Khairana, Saidun Fiddaroini, Muhammad Fikri Nur, Andreas Budi Wijaya, Rulli Rosandi, Dyah Kinasih Wuragil, Wibi Riawan

Makara Journal of Science

Hypothyroidism, characterized by insufficient thyroid hormone production, affects approximately 5% of the population, especially women, thus increasing pregnancy-related risks. Conventional screening mainly measures thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4). Detecting the presence of anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies indi-cates autoimmune thyroid disease. This study developed an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit for detecting circulating TPO using polyclonal antibodies generated in rabbits. TPO was isolated from positive sera of pa-tients with hypothyroidism, purified by electroelution, and confirmed as a 52-kDa protein by Western blot. Rabbits immunized with this protein produced polyclonal antibodies with the highest titer (OD = 0.334) at …

Levofloxacin-Ketoprofen Multicomponent Salt Development As A Strategy To Improve The Antibiotic Potency And Anti-Inflammatory Performance, Ilma Nugrahani, Nadhira Dzaky Naushafira, Nova Suliska, Marlia Singgih Wibowo, Hana Fauziah

Makara Journal of Science

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with higher solubility than those from previous generations, but it is light-sensitive. Antibiotics, including levofloxacin, are generally prescribed in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflamma-tory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat inflammatory infections. Furthermore, NSAIDs have poor water solubility, which can be improved by forming salts or multicomponent systems. This study aimed to develop a multicomponent system from levofloxacin with ketoprofen, an NSAID, and to evaluate its physicochemical characteristics; antibiotic potency; in vivo anti-inflammatory activity; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME); and in silico toxicity risk. First, a phase diagram was created to predict the interaction type in the …

Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea L.) Supplementation Ameliorates The Histological Structure Of Skeletal Muscle In Protein-Deficient Mice, Raquellynda Fadilla Syafanisa, Rimonta Febby Gunanegara, Sunarti Sunarti, Siti Aeniah, Ardaning Nuriliani

Makara Journal of Science

Protein deficiency may cause histological alterations and pathological effects in skeletal muscle, leading to reduced mus-cle size and functional degeneration. Bambara groundnuts contain essential amino acids that have the potential to meet the body’s protein requirements. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of bambara groundnut supplemen-tation on skeletal muscle in protein-deficient mice. Twenty-five female mice were divided into five groups (control, pro-tein deficiency, and protein deficiency with 100, 200, and 300 g of bambara groundnut supplementation/kg of feed). The treatment was administered for 2 months. At the end of the experiment, the left gastrocnemius muscles of the mice …

Network Pharmacology Of A Decaffeinated Green Coffee–Turmeric Combination: Potential Therapeutic Activity Against Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus, Feri Eko Hermanto, Mohammad Saifur Rohman, Victor Alvianoes Guterez Hose, Mifetika Lukitasari, Dwi Adi Nugroho, Nashi Widodo, Inggita Kusumastuty

Makara Journal of Science

Decaffeinated green coffee and turmeric are recognized for their protective effects against hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Combining them into a functional drink, green coffee and turmeric (GCT), offers potential health benefits for managing these conditions. This study explored the bioactivity of GCT in HTN and DM through network biology, identifying intersecting protein targets and their roles in inflammation and glucose metabolism. Key proteins identified were AKT1, CCL2, CXCL8, IL-1β, and IL18. Molecular docking revealed that GCT compounds, particularly Cafestol, Chlorogenic Acid, Kahweol, Curcumin, and Desmethoxycurcumin, interacted strongly with AKT1 at its allosteric site, potentially inhibiting its activity. However, …

Intimate Partner Violence And Child Wasting Across Countries: An Ecological Cross-Sectional Study, Wanri Lumbanraja, I Ketut Kasta Arya Wijaya, Ruben Cornelius Siagian

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue that can affect the well-being of women, their families, and the child-rearing environment. Meanwhile, wasting in under-five children reflects acute malnutrition linked to food insecurity, infectious diseases, poverty, and access to healthcare services. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the prevalence of IPV among women in the past 12 months and the prevalence of wasting in children under the age of five at the national level. This study addresses the gap in cross-national research, which remains limited in linking IPV as an indicator of social vulnerability with wasting as …

Perceived Susceptibility And Automatic Compliance In Indonesia's Triple Elimination Screening: A Mixed-Methods Study, Ratna Dewi Puspita Sari, Josef Maria Seno Adjie

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Despite global commitments to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis, and hepatitis B, gaps remain in understanding the behavioral and systemic drivers of screening coverage in decentralized health systems such as Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze individual behavioral determinants and structural health system barriers affecting triple elimination screening coverage among pregnant women, focusing on perceived susceptibility and automatic compliance. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory study was conducted in Central Jakarta, Surabaya, and Karawang. The quantitative phase involved a cross-sectional survey of 1,224 pregnant women, with Health Belief Model variables analyzed using logistic regression. The qualitative phase comprised three …

Determining Impact On Provider Adherence To Current Diabetes Guidelines: A Quality Improvement Project, Rashemia Suber

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The delivery and documentation of evidence-based adult lifestyle counseling for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were found to be inconsistent in a clinic that serves an underserved population. This quality improvement (QI) project assessed whether a provider education program based on the 2025 American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) Diabetes Guidelines would improve provider confidence and documentation of lifestyle recommendations. A quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest design was guided by both Pender's Health Promotion Model as the theoretical framework and Lewin's Change Theory as the change theory. The Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) cycle guided this project as the implementation framework. …

The Impact Of Provider Medication Reconciliation Education On Hospital Readmissions In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Vivian Nwozu

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Aging causes frailty and multiple comorbidities, necessitating polypharmacy. Complicated drug regimens predispose patients to adverse drug events and hospital readmissions. The practice problem was high rates of medication-related readmissions due to inadequate provider knowledge of medication reconciliation and the lack of a standardized tool. This project aimed at evaluating the impact of provider medication reconciliation education on hospital readmissions in a skilled nursing facility. A pretest-posttest study design was utilized. The Donabedian Model of Healthcare Quality guided the translation of evidence into practice, whereas Lewin’s Change Model and Plan-Do-Study-Act models guided implementation. Eight providers were educated on medication reconciliation using …

Staff Education On Early Cpi-Based De-Escalation Strategies And Unit-Based Resources, Doris Onyenji Lerama

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This doctoral project was a staff education evidence-based practice initiative implemented at a state-operated adult inpatient psychiatric facility in California. The practice gap was inconsistent nursing staff knowledge of early Crisis Prevention Intervention-based de-escalation strategies and available unit-based resources despite an established crisis-prevention framework. The practice-focused question asked whether a standardized staff education activity would increase staff knowledge, as measured by anonymous pre-education and immediate post-education scores. The purpose was to develop, implement, and evaluate the education using staff knowledge change as the sole measurable outcome. The Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model guided appraisal and synthesis of 11 evidence sources …

Glp-1 Receptor Agonists And Wound Healing In Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Scoping Review, Merlin Sajeev, Amanda L. Killeen

School of Podiatric Medicine - Student Research

Level of Evidence: Level 5

Poster Category: Non-sponsored

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major complication of diabetes and are associated with delayed wound healing, infection, amputation, and substantial morbidity. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) improve glycemic control and may influence inflammation, vascular function, and tissue repair. However, clinical evidence evaluating their relationship with DFU healing remains limited.

Aim: To characterize available clinical evidence examining the association between GLP-1 RA use and wound-healing outcomes in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar were searched for English-language studies published from 2021–2026 using terms combining “GLP-1 receptor …

Evaluating Platelet-Rich Plasma For Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing: A Scope Review, Sairakshitha Yalla, Sarah Morales, Amanda Killeen

School of Podiatric Medicine - Student Research

Introduction: Chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are becoming increasingly common with the rising prevalence of diabetes. These wounds are often difficult to heal due to the complex complications associated with the disease. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), traditionally utilized as an adjunctive therapy for musculoskeletal injuries, has more recently been applied topically to promote the healing of DFUs.

Aims: To analyze if PRP heals DFUs faster than the standard of care.

Methods: A scoping review of PubMed and Google Scholar (2016-2026) was conducted. Inclusion criteria were published in the English language, randomized controlled trials involving adults, utilizing autologous PRP.  Exclusion criteria included …

A Hypothalamic Neuronal Population Coordinates Metabolic Adaptations To Cold, Hailan Liu, Qingzhuo Liu, Jonathan C Bean, Fuhui Wang, Jinjing Jian, Yongxiang Li, Kristine M Conde, Mengjie Wang, Yue Deng, Yuxue Yang, Tong Zhou, Jingjing Cheng, Yutian Liu, Meixin Sun, Xinming Liu, Jiamin Qiu, Xi Wu, Lamei Xue, Qingchun Tong, Benjamin R Arenkiel, Mingshan Xue, Huxing Cui, Tzu-Chiao Lu, Yanyan Qi, Hongjie Li, Chunmei Wang, Yang He, Yongjie Yang, Longlong Tu, Yong Xu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Cold exposure increases feeding, thermogenesis, and energy expenditure to maintain body temperature and energy balance, but the underlying neural mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we identify cold-responsive neurons in the dorsal posterior periventricular hypothalamus that coordinate these adaptations. Activation of GABAergic or cold-activated neurons increased food intake, body temperature, and brown adipose tissue thermogenesis, whereas their inhibition attenuated cold-induced hyperphagia and thermogenesis. Single-nucleus RNA sequencing identified Lef1 as a marker of cold-activated neurons in this region. Activation of Lef1+ neurons recapitulated key cold responses, whereas silencing attenuated them. Lef1 positively regulated Kcnk2, which encodes the cold-sensitive potassium channel TREK-1. Cold …

Why Do Indonesians Travel Abroad For Medical Treatment? A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Lucky Sarjono Buranda, Aries Wahyuningsih, Steven Busby

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

More than one million Indonesian citizens travel abroad for medical treatment each year, generating financial transactions exceeding IDR 180 trillion (USD 11.5 billion). This study aimed to explore the reasons why Indonesians seek medical treatment overseas. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed using in-depth interviews with Indonesian citizens who had received or were currently receiving medical treatment outside Indonesia. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through coding to identify themes, subthemes, and related properties. Interviews were conducted with 18 participants from three major Indonesian cities (Makassar, Surabaya, and Batam), as well as individuals receiving treatment in Singapore and Malaysia. …

Differences In Mental Toughness Among Mixed Martial Artists And Physically Active Individuals, Savannah M. Calleja, Soleil Ramos, Victoria Potvin, Anthony A. Ricci, Gabriel J. Sanders, Corey A. Peacock

Journal for Sports Neuroscience

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a physiological and psychological demanding sport. While the majority of the literature conducted in MMA regards physiological health and risk of injury, researchers are beginning to assess the psychological profiles of MMA athletes. Previous studies have evaluated mental toughness (MT) within MMA; however, no study has examined MT in MMA athletes at the professional division. Therefore, the primary purpose of this research was to evaluate the difference in mental toughness between professional MMA athletes and physically active individuals. Secondary aims are to evaluate potential variations in mental toughness within the professional level between champion and …

Effectiveness Of Pancreatic Cancer Screening In High-Risk Elderly Individuals In Florida, Adeleke A. Aromolaran

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Routine preventive care supports early identification and management of health conditions among adults at high risk for pancreatic cancer. Evidence is limited regarding socioeconomic and health care access factors associated with engagement in routine preventive care among Florida adults aged 65 years and older at high risk for pancreatic cancer. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional correlational study was to examine these associations among this population. The health belief model served as the theoretical framework. Secondary data from the 2022 Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were analyzed for N = 4,032 participants using two multivariable binary logistic regression models …

Quality Improvement Project: The Impact Of Self-Assessed Quality Of Sleep On Illness Experience And Job Satisfaction Among Night Shift Nurses, Eunice Ikpekpe

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Compromised sleep quality, illness experience, and job satisfaction are important concerns among registered nurses working night shifts. The purpose of this quality-improvement project was to evaluate changes in self-assessed sleep quality, illness experience, and job satisfaction following participation in the six-week Sleep Hygiene and Recovery Program (SHRP) among night-shift registered nurses at a large, urban, Level I trauma academic teaching medical center. The project used a quantitative, quasi-experimental, single-group pretest–posttest design guided by the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework and Lewin’s Change Management Theory, with the Neuman Systems Model and Pender’s Health Promotion Model providing the theoretical foundation. SHRP was a structured, evidence-informed …

Forging Whole-Person Scholarship: Library-Led Publishing That Cultivates Physician Voices And Community, Jenny Mills, Bin Liu

Library Faculty Scholarship

Objective: This poster will describe a school-hosted open access medical journal that was recently founded at our institution to provide an outlet for medical student and faculty scholarly and creative works. We will describe how the journal was developed, for what purpose, what kinds of works have been published in the first two issues, some challenges we have encountered thus far, and the benefits for our students and faculty.

Methods: We established an open access journal to provide a supportive platform for emerging scholars, primarily our medical students.  We embrace the college’s whole person approach to healing, and …

From Information Literacy To Self-Directed Learning: Librarian-Faculty Collaboration In A Longitudinal Medical School Curriculum, Jenny Mills, Sarah Keil, Andrew Michel

Library Faculty Scholarship

Objective

To describe the development, implementation, and first-year assessment of a longitudinal Self-Directed Learning Program (SDLP) in a medical school curriculum and demonstrate how librarians can serve as curriculum co-designers, instructors, faculty developers, and assessment partners in support of evidence-based medicine education and accreditation requirements.

Methods

Medical librarians partnered with teaching faculty to develop a four-stage Self-Directed Learning Program embedded within a required longitudinal medical school course. The curriculum aligned LCME self-directed learning requirements with the five A's of evidence-based medicine. Librarians developed and delivered a five-session instructional module covering evidence-based medicine, critical appraisal, question formulation, and literature searching. Librarians …

Randomized Phase Ii Trial Of Liposomal Cytarabine And Daunorubicin With Or Without Pomalidomide In Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia Myelodysplasia-Related, Daniel T Peters, Kristin Koenig, Anastasia Ivanova, Jiajun He, Gail J Roboz, Uma Borate, Jesus Gonzalez-Lugo, Tara Lin, Bayard Powell, Emily Curran, Michael Hochman, Daniel Reed, Angela Nichols, Lauren Higgins, Allison Mckinney, Alice Mims, William Carson, E Claire Dees, Richard F Little, Howard Streicher, Christopher Hourigan, Leo Luznik, Ivana Gojo, Joshua F Zeidner

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

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Palopegteriparatide For Adults With Chronic Hypoparathyroidism: Skeletal Dynamics Through 3 Years Of The Phase 2 Path Forward Trial, Mishaela Rubin, Bart Clarke, Lorenz Hofbauer, Aliya Khan, Peter Schwarz, Tamara Vokes, Intekhab Ahmed, Andrea Palermo, Filomena Cetani, Uberto Pagotto, Carol Zhao, Michael Ominsky, Bryant Lai, Jenny Ukena, Aimee Shu, Lars Rejnmark

Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Faculty Papers

Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disease caused by insufficient levels of PTH, which acts directly on bone and kidney and indirectly on the intestine to regulate calcium and phosphate balance. In clinical trials, palopegteriparatide (TransCon PTH) treatment enabled independence from conventional therapy (no active vitamin D, ≤600 mg/d calcium) and maintained serum biochemistries within normal ranges. The current analyses describe patterns of change in BMD, serum bone turnover markers, and serum and urine calcium in adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism treated with palopegteriparatide through 3 years of the PaTH Forward trial. Baseline BMD Z-scores for the LS, TH, FN, and 1/3 distal …

Staff Education To Improve 7-Day Post-Discharge Psychiatric Follow-Up, Michael Curtis Kwashie

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Too many psychiatric patients leave the hospital without a follow-up appointment, a gap that may cost lives. Research has consistently shown that the days immediately after discharge from psychiatric inpatient or emergency care are among the most dangerous in a patient’s trajectory, marked by elevated suicide risk, relapse, and avoidable readmission. Yet, across behavioral health settings, completion of outpatient follow-up within 7 days of discharge remains inconsistent; typically, standardized processes are often missing. This doctoral project in staff education was created to fill that gap and examined whether implementing a standardized discharge transition protocol, supported by targeted, interdisciplinary staff education, …

Implementation Of An Evidence-Based Multifactorial Fall-Prevention Staff Education Program In A Long-Term Care Facility., Peter Mufua Tumenta

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Walden University College of Nursing This is to certify that the doctoral study by Peter Mufua Tumenta has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Melanie Braswell, Committee Chairperson, Nursing Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2026 Executive Summary Falls are a significant patient safety concern among older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities. This Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project implemented and evaluated a standardized, evidence-based multifactorial fall-prevention staff education program to improve …