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Developing A Lifestyle Modification Tool To Prevent And Manage Elevated Blood Pressure Among African Americans, Magdalene Oziwo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Hypertension is a national medical problem that has been predominantly seen amongst African Americans. Within this community, hypertension has been associated with obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor nutrition. It is for this reason that lifestyle modifications can be used as applied tools in the field of nursing in the prevention and management of hypertension among African American patients. This doctoral project was conducted to address the gap in nursing practice that currently exists for the African American population with regards to hypertension. The project focused on a nursing staff education program with 10 participants to promote the implementation of …

The Impact Of Self-Esteem And Body Dissatisfaction On Internalized Stigma In Obese, Hispanic Women, Dorothy M. Burns

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractThe current literature on self-esteem (SE), body dissatisfaction (BD) and internalized weight stigma (IWS) was limited, albeit evolving. The variables were well established across multiple domains of study: IWS was consistently noted to be a contributing factor for the development of obesity, but no studies explored the relationship between SE and BD on IWS. Therefore, the purpose of this correlational study was to explore the relationship between SE and BD and their effect on IWS in 30–44-year-old, obese, Hispanic women who are 20% more likely to be overweight or obese than non-Hispanic women. The study was guided by symbolic interactionism …

Clinical Practice Guideline On Childhood Obesity, Catherine Nanyongo Manga

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractFamily care practitioners (FCPs) are important players in the treatment of childhood obesity. However, the evidence-based literature shows that practitioners lack both knowledge of how to diagnose the condition as well as the confidence and education to care for patients with obesity. The primary care setting for this project has a 77% obesity rate among the clinic pediatric population compared to a national average of 19%; the FCPs at the target clinic lacked sufficient knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, limiting their ability and confidence to counsel families on weight control measures. Following the Walden University Clinical Practice …

Use Of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines In Obesity Management In Women, Chizimako Margaret Eze

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Obesity is one of the Healthy People 2020 high-priority public health issue. Obesity is of importance due to the troubling higher prevalence in women because of the close link that exists between body weight and reproductive health in females from menarche to menopause and beyond. The identification of guidelines to improve or manage the care of female patients can alleviate the burden and complications from being overweight or obese. This project guided by the ADDIE (analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate) model was conducted in a family primary care clinic to address a gap in practice, the lack of knowledge …

Decreasing Pressure Injuries With Early Mitigation Strategies For The Elderly In The Intensive Care Unit, Janet L. Wilson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Healthcare acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) are a serious and debilitating condition in the elderly, and it is therefore critical to reduce the incidence of HAPIs. Mitigation strategies are often implemented for patients who score in the highest risk categories on the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk©. Yet, the evidence suggests vulnerable older adults who score in the midrange of the Braden Scale, and specifically, the mobility subscale, develop HAPI more frequently. The review question centered on the evaluation of the current evidence for early mitigation strategies in response to Braden Scale midrange mobility subscale scores. The gap addressed …

Prevention And Self-Care Education For Osteoporosis In A Rural Orthopedic Clinic, Jean Sanford

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract Osteoporosis affects 25 million people in the United States causing over 1.5 million fractures every year. The gap in practice at a rural southeast orthopedic clinic was a lack of patient education on prevention and self-care management of osteoporosis and osteopenia. The purpose of the project was to develop a program to educate clinic providers on prevention and self-care management for osteoporosis and osteopenia. The Knowles theory of adult learning framed the project components. A 10-question pretest/posttest assessing knowledge was administered to 10 registered nurse participants. For the presurvey, five participants demonstrated a lack of knowledge of medication administration …

The Impact Of Staff Education On Nurses And Medical Assistants' Knowledge Of Hiv Prevention And Screening, Eurekia Denise Samuel

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractIn some U.S. ambulatory clinics, limited time is available for patient education during primary care, which is a barrier to increasing the recommended annual screening for HIV of persons with risk factors between the ages of 13 and 64. One solution to removing this barrier is the expansion of the role of frontline staff so that patient education, particularly in the areas of secondary prevention and routine testing, can occur at the beginning of the visit during initial checking in and assessments. At the project site, a rural ambulatory clinic in the southern United States, however, the frontline staff lacked …

Health Literacy Staff Education For Heart Failure Management, Ifeoma Onyeiwu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Heart failure (HF) is a chronic disease with progressive deterioration that occurs over years or decades. There is a need for individuals affected by HF to be educated regarding this complex disease. Health literacy, an integral part of health and wellness, is one's ability to understand and use health information. Ninety million adults in America have difficulty understanding and using health information, resulting in higher rates of hospitalization and use of emergency services among patients. Limited health literacy may lead to billions of dollars in avoidable healthcare costs. This DNP project addressed health literacy as it relates to medication adherence …

Nursing Home Nurse Turnover And The Association To Workload, Absenteeism, And Number Of Beds, Justin Ryan Gracieux

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The aging population in the United States has resulted in an increased need for quality nursing home care, which includes a stable nursing staff and reduced workforce instability. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between direct care nursing staff turnover rates for RNs, licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) concerning workload, absenteeism, and number of beds in Texas nursing homes. The relational coordination theory provided the theoretical framework for understanding the underlying issues and communication needs that may relate to staff turnover. Secondary data from 11,336 direct resident care nursing staff …

Lived Experiences Of Nurse Faculty Teaching Patient Safety Risks From Smartphone Distractions, Nicole Irene Helstowski

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Smartphone distractions frequently occur in healthcare, disrupting nurses’ provision of patient care and threatening patient safety. To ensure safe care for patients, nurse faculty must prepare prelicensure nursing students with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that they need to mitigate patient safety risks. A lack of research regarding how nurse faculty teach nursing students about patient safety risks from smartphone distractions was the concern for this study. The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive phenomenology study was to identify and report the lived experiences of undergraduate nurse faculty regarding teaching about patient safety risks from smartphone distractions in prelicensure nursing programs …

Faculty Perceptions Of Preparing Bachelor Of Science In Nursing-Registered Nurse Students For Primary Health Care, Gloria J. Hopkinson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Healthcare systems rely on nurses to provide essential healthcare services in primary healthcare settings. However, few nursing school graduates seek careers in primary healthcare (PHC). The purposes of this exploratory, qualitative study guided by the patient-centeredness theory were to explore the beliefs and attitudes of nursing faculty who teach Bachelor of Science in nursing level PHC courses, how they incorporate PHC into the nursing curriculum, and what strategies they use to promote student interest in PHC. Participants of this study included seven faculty who teach PHC courses at two universities in the Midwest. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and …

Perception Of Clinic Staff On Weight Reduction Program For Young Adult Females, Ifeyinwa Cordelia Ibeanu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Obesity, a common disease among young people in the United States, is defined as aBMI of 30 or more. Among the most prevalent noncommunicable diseases, obesity is reported as a significant public health issue for the general population. The management of younger adults’ obesity requires advanced skills and knowledge to promote healthier lifestyles while directly addressing the factors that contribute to the condition. As a result, this project was designed to evaluate the staff perception of an evidence-based educational program on weight reduction among young adult females (ages 18-25) diagnosed with obesity at outpatient clinic in a Northeastern mid-Atlantic States. …

Factors Associated With Overall Experience In Advanced-Practice Doctoral Programs, Kristi Chipman

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Advanced-Practice Doctoral (APD) students are working professionals who are often returning to school after several years of practice. Multiple areas and concerns may affect overall experience as well as retention rates in doctoral programs.

This mixed-methods research study utilized both qualitative (interview) and quantitative (survey) methods. Students from three different APD programs (Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Nursing) were asked to participate in a semi-structured interview. The interview was used to help guide the development of a survey. Students from the three groups (n=65) were asked to participate in a one-time, non-incentivized, survey. The survey …

Added Sugar Consumption And Prediabetes In U.S. Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of The National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013-2018, Nadia Markie Sneed

All ETDs from UAB

Prediabetes is a modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) that effects 88- million U.S. adults. Added sugar is linked to the risk for prediabetes through direct and indirect mechanisms that promote hepatic and whole-body insulin resistance. Added sugar is overconsumed and totals ~13% of American’s daily caloric intake, with consumption highest for non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanic minority populations also disproportionality affected by prediabetes and T2D. The effects of total added sugar on prediabetes have been mixed; however, total added sugar intake has primarily been examined using added sugar proxies (e.g., sugar-sweetened beverages, fructose), likely increasing systemic measurement error …

Developing A Core Set Of Nursing-Sensitive Indicators For International Pediatric Oncology Nursing Practice, Courtney Erin Sullivan

All ETDs from UAB

Although nursing sensitive indicators (NSIs) have been developed to measure factors influencing nursing care quality and patient outcomes in general and in select specialty areas, a core set of NSIs for international pediatric oncology nursing practice does not exist. Quality nursing care delivery in pediatric oncology is essential to achieving optimal patient outcomes and closing the 50% survival gap between high-income and low- and middle-income countries. To enhance global childhood cancer outcomes influenced by nursing, this dissertation research was conducted with the purpose of developing a preliminary core set of NSIs for international pediatric oncology nursing that is important, actionable, …

Teaching Guidelines For Screening Prostate Cancer In African American Men, Joain Sophie Silvera

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractAfrican American (AA) men have the highest incidence of prostate cancer (PCa) compared to their White and Hispanic counterparts and a higher mortality rate than any other ethnicity. While biological and socioeconomic factors are to be blamed, many AA men are not aware of the opportunities for screening or the prognoses for the condition. There is an obvious need for increased awareness in AA men concerning preventative screening for PCa. Following the Walden University Clinical Practice Guideline Manual and guided by the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation (AGREE II) model to guide and validate the newly developed clinical …

Employee Wellness Program Participation: Exploring Participation Of Registered Nurses In East Tennessee, Jacquelyn Turner

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Many organizations are faced with the challenge of managing employee retention and absenteeism. While retention strategies are focal to organizational leaders across the board, the growing shortage of nurses nationwide creates a critical concern for healthcare leaders. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to delve into the existing body of research pertaining to the impact of employee wellness programs on employee retention and absenteeism and further explore the reasons why employees choose to/ not to participate in wellness programs offered by employers. The intent of this study was to add to the existing body of knowledge on employee …

Educating Nurses To Help Promote Diabetes Self-Care Management In Primary Care, Delphine E. Ikpasaja

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Diabetes is a chronic disease that has a genetic and lifestyle component, and it affects individuals in various parts of the world. A lack of understanding of the nature of the disease has contributed to the complications experienced by patients with diabetes 2 (DM2), such as an elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) and hyperglycemia. At the clinic where this project took place, patients received an initial teaching but did not get any further support or resources to manage their disease. A four sections of a 30 minutes each was the educational presentation used with staff at the clinic to help them …

Evaluating The Impact Of Resilience Training In The Group Home Care Provider Population, Gwangia O. Hudson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Stress, compassion fatigue (CF), and burnout are all potential problems faced by those who have adopted a career in caring for others. Poorly managed stresses are associated with strained work interactions, dysfunctional personal connections, poor health, and poor quality of work (Edwards & Burnard, 2003; Richardson et al., 2015; Zajac et al., 2017). Organizations do well to focus on preventing stress, CF, and burnout; and or at a minimum providing, employees with tools to build resilience (Edwards & Burnard, 2003; Gentry, 2018; Zajac et al., 2017).

Nursing Education Intervention On Using Video-Based Patient Education "Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors", Julie C. Webb

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Objective: Nurses play a significant role in the discharge education and understanding of the disease state to stroke patients. This study aimed to educate nurses on implementing video-based stroke patient education, focusing on individualized patient modifiable risk factors.

Methods: This project included education sessions focused on training nurses to access and use available video-based stroke education. In addition, nurses participated in a needs and knowledge-based survey. These education sessions were provided during staff huddles on different shifts over one week.

Results: Education sessions focused on the proper use of the video-based stroke patient education tool positively influenced nursing opinions regarding …

Enhanced Breastfeeding Support Using Video Education To Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates In A Baby-Friendly Acute Care Facility, Carol Mayernik

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) provides health benefits and is recommended by professional health organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, The World Health Organization, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthcare facilities support families to achieve EBF by educating clinicians and patients about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, providing prenatal education and hospital support to patients, and by achieving Baby-Friendly Designation through the Baby-Friendly USA, as endorsed by the World Health Organization/UNICEF. Most pregnant patients desire to exclusively breastfeed yet multiple barriers exist to achieve this goal. Evidence supports the use of video learning as an effective way to …

A Causal Model For The Quality Of Nursing Work Life Among Professional Nurses In Public Hospitals, Thailand, Pattaramon Tubsoongnoen

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This cross-sectional study aimed to develop and test causal relationships between transformational leadership, job characteristics, organizational climate, job satisfaction, and quality of nursing work life among professional nurses in Thailand. The hypothesized model was conducted based on Kanter’s theory of structural empowerment. A multi-stage sampling technique was utilized to recruit 392 Thai professional nurses from 22 hospitals who met the inclusion criteria. Research instruments consisted of demographic data form, Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire, Job Content Questionnaire, Organizational Climate Questionnaire, Nurses’ Job Satisfaction Scale, and the Thai version of Brooks’ Quality of Nursing Work Life survey. The validity of all instruments was …

The Effects Of A Recurrent Stroke Prevention Program On Blood Pressure, Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, And Blood Glucose Among Patients With First Ischemic Stroke, Orapin Jullmusi

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This cluster randomized control trial research with control group and repeated measure. The objectives of this study were to explore the effect of a recurrent stroke prevention program on blood pressure, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, and blood glucose among patients with first ischemic stroke. The participants were the patients who have been diagnosed with first ischemic stroke. They were recruited from two stroke units from two tertiary hospitals in public health region 2, Thailand. Sixty participants were randomly recruited and divided into experimental group (n=30) and control group (n=30). The participants in the experimental group received the recurrent stroke prevention …

ผลของการให้ข้อมูลและการใช้น้ำมันหอมระเหยต่อความวิตกกังวล ของผู้ป่วยที่ได้รับการผ่าตัดช่องท้อง, จารุณี ลาบานา

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยกึ่งทดลองนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาผลของการให้ข้อมูลและน้ำมันหอมระเหยต่อความวิตกกังวลในผู้ป่วยที่ได้รับการผ่าตัดช่องท้องในระยะก่อนผ่าตัด หลังผ่าตัดและก่อนกลับบ้านตามแนวคิดการให้ข้อมูลเพื่อให้ผู้ป่วยพร้อมที่จะเผชิญเหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้นโดยใช้ทฤษฏีการปรับตนเองของ Leventhal และแนวคิดน้ำมันหอมระเหย กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ผู้ป่วยที่มีอายุระหว่าง 18-59 ปี ได้รับการผ่าตัดช่องท้อง ณ. โรงพยาบาลตำรวจ แบ่งเป็นกลุ่มควบคุมและกลุ่มทดลอง กลุ่มละ 22 คน โดยจับคู่ อายุ เพศ โรคทางระบบย่อยอาหาร กลุ่มทดลองได้รับการให้ข้อมูลและการใช้น้ำมันหอมระเหย โดยเนื้อหาของข้อมูลที่ให้เป็นข้อมูลในระยะก่อนผ่าตัด หลังผ่าตัดและก่อนกลับโดยใช้คู่มือการปฎิบัติตัวสำหรับผู้ที่ได้รับการผ่าตัดช่องท้องที่ผู้วิจัยพัฒนาขึ้น ส่วนกลุ่มควบคุมได้รับการพยาบาลตามปกติ ความวิตกกังวลใช้แบบประเมินความวิตกกังวลต่อสถานการณ์ (The State Anxiety Inventory [STAI] Form Y) มีค่าสัมประสิทธิ์แอลฟาของครอนบาคได้เท่ากับ 0.71 สถิติที่ใช้ในการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูล ได้แก่ค่าความถี่ ร้อยละ ค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน สถิติ One Way Repeated Measures Anova ผลการวิจัยสรุปดังนี้ 1. ค่าเฉลี่ยคะแนนความวิตกกังวลของผู้ป่วยที่ได้รับการผ่าตัดช่องท้อง กลุ่มที่ได้รับโปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลและการใช้น้ำมันหอมระเหย ในระยะหลังผ่าตัด ต่ำกว่ากลุ่มที่ได้รับการพยาบาลตามปกติอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 2. ค่าเฉลี่ยคะแนนความวิตกกังวลของผู้ป่วยที่ได้รับการผ่าตัดช่องท้อง กลุ่มที่ได้รับโปรแกรมการให้ข้อมูลและการใช้น้ำมันหอมระเหย ในระยะก่อนผ่าตัดและระยะก่อนกลับบ้าน ไม่แตกต่างจากกลุ่มที่ได้รับการพยาบาลปกติ (P > .05) การให้ข้อมูลและการใช้น้ำมันหอมระเหย สามารถลดความวิตกกังวล ของผู้ป่วยที่ได้รับการผ่าตัดช่องท้อง ในระยะหลังผ่าตัด ได้ดีกว่ากลุ่มที่ได้รับการพยาบาลปกติ ส่วนในระยะก่อนผ่าตัดและก่อนกลับบ้าน พบว่าไม่แตกต่างจากผู้ป่วยกลุ่มที่ได้รับการพยาบาลปกติ

ผลของการพยาบาลอย่างต่อเนื่องต่อพฤติกรรมการดูแลเด็กอายุต่ำกว่า 5 ปี โรคอุจจาระร่วงเฉียบพลันของผู้ดูแล, พัชรพร คำภูมี

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยกึ่งทดลองแบบสองกลุ่มวัดซ้ำ เพื่อศึกษาผลของการพยาบาลอย่างต่อเนื่องต่อพฤติกรรมการดูแลเด็กอายุต่ำกว่า 5 ปี โรคอุจจาระร่วงเฉียบพลันของผู้ดูแลภายหลังจำหน่ายเด็กจากโรงพยาบาล 1 สัปดาห์และ 2 สัปดาห์ การพยาบาลอย่างต่อเนื่องนี้พัฒนามาจากโมเด็ลความต่อเนื่องในการดูแลของ Haggerty (Haggerty, et al., 2003) กลุ่มตัวอย่างคือผู้ดูแลเด็กอายุต่ำกว่า 5 ปี โรคอุจจาระร่วงเฉียบพลัน ที่เข้ารับการรักษาในโรงพยาบาลพระนารายณ์มหาราช จังหวัดลพบุรี จำนวน 56 คน แบ่งเป็นกลุ่มทดลองและกลุ่มควบคุมโดยการสุ่มเข้ากลุ่มอย่างเป็นระบบ ร่วมกับการจับคู่ด้วยระดับการศึกษาและประสบการณ์การดูแลเด็กโรคอุจจาระร่วงเฉียบพลันของผู้ดูแล ข้อมูลพฤติกรรมการดูแลถูกเก็บรวบรวมโดยแบบสัมภาษณ์พฤติกรรมการดูแลเด็กของผู้ดูแลของ มลวิภา เสียงสุวรรณ (มลวิภา เสียงสุวรรณ, 2547) วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยใช้สถิติพรรณนาและการวิเคราะห์ความแปรปรวนแบบวัดซ้ำ ผลการวิจัยพบว่า ผู้ดูแลกลุ่มที่ได้รับการพยาบาลอย่างต่อเนื่องมีพฤติกรรมการดูแลเด็กอายุต่ำกว่า 5 ปี โรคอุจจาระร่วงเฉียบพลันดีกว่ากลุ่มที่ได้รับการพยาบาลตามปกติหลังจำหน่ายเด็กจากโรงพยาบาล 1 สัปดาห์และ 2 สัปดาห์ อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05

Feasibility Of Online Nutritional Counseling And/Or Remote Self Weighing In Pregnant Women With Obesity, Rebecca Mattson

Dissertations

Purpose

The purpose of this feasibility study is to determine the magnitude of effect using a combination of weekly weights and an online registered dietician to control excessive gestational weight gain in pregnant women with obesity using a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Specific Aims

There are three specific aims. Aim 1: Describe the study population in terms of sociodemographic influences (e.g., ethnicity, age, weight, and height) and obstetrical influences (i.e., parity and pregnancy weight). Aim 2: Measure participant satisfaction with the study interventions of weekly weighing and online nutrition counselling. Aim 3: (a) Explore the differences in gestational weight …

Nurse Practitioners’ Knowledge And Perceptions Regarding Substance Use, Audrey Bailey, Paden Dawkins, Amber Hankins, Erin Mckinney

MSN Research Projects

Substance use disorder (SUD) is an illness impacting many people today and continues to not be truly understood, even by providers. To gain a greater understanding of this issue in relation to nurse practitioners, the researchers surveyed nurse practitioners in the Southeastern United States. The goal of the study was to identify knowledge and perceptions of nurse practitioners regarding substance use and misuse. Watson’s Theory of Caring was used to guide the study. The research questions that guided this study were 1. Do nurse practitioners have a bias toward patients with substance use disorder, and 2. Do nurse practitioners believe …

Implementation Of The 2017 Aha Guidelines By Primary Care Providers In Managing Elevated Blood Pressure A Modifiable Risk Factor Of Stroke, Chelsi Archie, Chelsea Bullock, Nekesha Johnson, Elizabeth Lishman

MSN Research Projects

Elevated blood pressure is a condition in which systolic blood pressure is 120-129 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure is less than 80 mmHg, according to the CDC (2020), which points out that elevated blood pressure often leads to hypertension. In 2017, The American Heart Association (AHA) released guidelines to aid providers in the early detection and management of hypertension. These guidelines integrate nonpharmacological and pharmacological therapies. The nonpharmacological therapies include following a heart-healthy diet, weight loss, sodium restriction, limitation of alcohol and tobacco consumption, and increased physical activity (AHA, 2018). Hypertension, “the silent killer” is one of the major causes …

Knowledge Of The 2017 American Heart Association Hypertension Guidelines, Kelsey Creel, Kristan Kelly, Linda Turner

MSN Research Projects

The primary purpose of this project was to determine the knowledge of nurse practitioners in Mississippi regarding the 2017 American Heart Association Hypertension Guidelines. Following approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the researchers utilized a descriptive, quantitative survey design to evaluate the knowledge of Mississippi nurse practitioners of the 2017 American Heart Association Hypertension Guidelines in regards to diagnosis and management of hypertension. Utilizing social media, the researchers targeted specific Facebook sites for nurse practitioners who practice in the state of Mississippi. Data was gathered through SurveyMonkey using a questionnaire. The data gathered from the completed questionnaires were then …

Surgical Management Of Complex Post-Tuberculous Kyphosis Among African Patients: Clinical And Radiographic Outcomes For A Consecutive Series Treated At A Single Institution In West Africa, Ali M. Maziad, Owoicho Adogwa, Henry Ofori Duah, Kawdwo P. Yankey, Derrick Nyantakyi Owusu, Arthur Sackeyfio, Mabel Adobea Owiredu, Tyler Wilps, Gerhard Ofori-Amankwah, Franklin Coleman, Harry Akoto, Irene Wulff, Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, Focos Spine Research Group

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Study design Retrospective review of consecutive series. Objective To assess the clinical and radiographic outcomes after surgical management of post-tuberculous kyphosis. Summary of background data Post-tuberculous (TB) kyphosis can lead to progressive pulmonary and neurological deterioration. Surgery is indicated to decompress neural elements and correct the spine deformity. Although posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) has been established as the treatment of choice for severe TB kyphosis, there is paucity of studies on the clinical outcomes among patients treated in West Africa. Methods Clinical and radiographic data of 57 patients (pts) who underwent surgical correction of post-TB kyphosis at a single …