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Standardization Of A Formal Advance Care Planning Model, Jessica Ann Hinkley
Standardization Of A Formal Advance Care Planning Model, Jessica Ann Hinkley
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Planning for health care needs is a responsibility that requires informed decision making, time, and individualized attention. Advance care planning (ACP) is an organized process of communication that is intended to assist, engage, and support health care consumers, their families, and the involved health care professionals in understanding, reflecting upon, and discussing the individual’s goals, values, and preferences for their present and future health care needs (Respecting Choices, 2007). ACP an appropriate intervention for all adult health care consumers particularly those with chronic disease or advanced illness.
Fairview Red Wing Health Services (FRWHS) is among many health care organizations worldwide …
Importance Of A Creative Dance Program For The Quality Of Life Of Long Term Care Residents, Kelsey Kristine Schafer
Importance Of A Creative Dance Program For The Quality Of Life Of Long Term Care Residents, Kelsey Kristine Schafer
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
The purpose of this thesis was to study the impact of a creative arts-based program on nursing home residents. This research study examined staff and caregiver descriptions of elder participant’s experience of a creative music and dance program called “Dancing Heart TM ” in two long term care facilities. The research questions of this study were (a) what is the meaning and experience of music and dance for the participants? (b) what is the perceived impact of the dance program on quality of life of the participants? and (c) what is the perceived impact of the dance program on the …
Successful Recruitment And Retention Strategies Supportive Of Completion Of Associate And Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs For African Americans, Kathleen Anne Smith
Successful Recruitment And Retention Strategies Supportive Of Completion Of Associate And Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs For African Americans, Kathleen Anne Smith
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The purpose of this systems change project (SCP) was to examine the marketing approaches used to recruit African American students into the nursing program at a predominately white university. Additionally, the project sought to elicit information regarding the retention resources utilized by black students and nursing faculty to support the successful completion of the associate or baccalaureate nursing program. The survey tool was delivered to students and faculty via the internet. Sixty-six students were invited to participant in the project, with a response rate of 18%.
Of those, eleven students responding to the survey met the project criteria of Black …
Importance Of A Dance Program For Long-Term Care Residents, Siri Rydholm
Importance Of A Dance Program For Long-Term Care Residents, Siri Rydholm
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
No abstract provided.
Outcome Measure Use In Occupational Therapy For Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Results Of A Survey Of Therapist Clinical Practices, Cortney L. Bohnen
Outcome Measure Use In Occupational Therapy For Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Results Of A Survey Of Therapist Clinical Practices, Cortney L. Bohnen
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
Occupational therapists can work in a variety of settings, and therefore use multiple frames of references, models of practice, and different outcome measures based on the populations they are treating. This study includes a literature review of the outcome measures used in occupational therapy and hand therapy, as well as the frames of references used, and the goal setting strategies employed in hand therapy. The purpose of this study is to identify assessments and outcomes measures used by occupational therapists specializing in hand therapy practice and to determine if that choice is affected by their chosen frames of reference, membership …
The Effect Of Walking Poles On Gait Characteristics And Fear Of Falling In Community Dwelling, Four-Wheel Walker Dependent And Non-Assistive Device Dependent Older Adults, Jennifer Gonnerman, Ellen Guerin, Karen Koza, Courtney Tofte
The Effect Of Walking Poles On Gait Characteristics And Fear Of Falling In Community Dwelling, Four-Wheel Walker Dependent And Non-Assistive Device Dependent Older Adults, Jennifer Gonnerman, Ellen Guerin, Karen Koza, Courtney Tofte
Doctor of Physical Therapy Research Papers
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
Walking poles are advertised as a beneficial gait device for individuals of all ages. Claims that they help increase confidence, balance, posture, and stride quality have led to their growth in popularity. However, to date there is no published evidence showing the impact of walking poles on gait parameters or fear of falling in the older adult population. The purpose of this study was to analyze gait speed, stride length, double-limb support, base of support, fear of falling, and change in perceived walking quality in four-wheel walker (4WW) and non-assistive device (NAD) dependent older adults, comparing the …
Vitamin D Supplementation As An Adjunct Treatment For Hypertension, Selamawit Kifleyesus
Vitamin D Supplementation As An Adjunct Treatment For Hypertension, Selamawit Kifleyesus
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Wound Care Referral Algorithm, Luciana T. Arntson
Wound Care Referral Algorithm, Luciana T. Arntson
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The purpose of this study was to develop a wound care referral algorithm for primary providers at a Long Term Acute Care Hospital, and the use of this algorithm to increase the prompt referrals of patients with complex wounds to specialty care by 10%. This study used a model of program evaluation called objective-based evaluation, in which the objectives were evaluated by the creation and use of a wound care referral algorithm in a laminated card and tracking the number of referrals to the Wound Nurse Practitioner in a tracking log. The data analysis was the evaluation of the raw …
Supporting Inclusivity And Social Justice Literacy In Nursing Education Programs, Suzanne Burke Lehman
Supporting Inclusivity And Social Justice Literacy In Nursing Education Programs, Suzanne Burke Lehman
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
Healthcare in the United States is not meeting the needs of its citizens. Inequality based on race and economics has been well documented in recent years. Nurses have the power to positively influence healthcare inequities and change the landscape of today’s healthcare system. Nursing education programs can be a catalyst for this change. Through the creation of supportive practices, nursing education programs can be instrumental in helping future nurses increase their awareness and understanding of culture, race, and social justice in healthcare.
Neonatal Transport Team Performance: Raising The Bar, Tammy R. Lyons
Neonatal Transport Team Performance: Raising The Bar, Tammy R. Lyons
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Vitamin D And Its Use In The Prevention Of Breast Cancer, Lesley Rae Kurowski
Vitamin D And Its Use In The Prevention Of Breast Cancer, Lesley Rae Kurowski
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Debriefing After Simulation: Guidelines For Faculty And Students, Cynthia Renee Johnson Pivec
Debriefing After Simulation: Guidelines For Faculty And Students, Cynthia Renee Johnson Pivec
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
Debriefing is an essential component of simulation that is used in nursing education. It can be defined as an activity that follows a simulation experience that is led by a facilitator where feedback is provided on the participants’ performance, all aspects of the simulation activities are discussed, and reflective thinking is encouraged. The review of the literature identifies significant learning occurs through discussion and reflection during debriefing. The literature also illustrates the need for research on the process, the environment, the student and facilitator roles, a theoretical framework, and a model for debriefing. The purpose of this project is to …
Persistent Pain In The Elderly: Improving Practice With Newman's Theory Of Health As Expanding Consciousness, Laura Quigg
Persistent Pain In The Elderly: Improving Practice With Newman's Theory Of Health As Expanding Consciousness, Laura Quigg
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Assessing The Use Of High Quality Multiple Choice Exam Questions In Undergraduate Nursing Education: Are Educators Making The Grade?, Theresa Guentzel Reichert
Assessing The Use Of High Quality Multiple Choice Exam Questions In Undergraduate Nursing Education: Are Educators Making The Grade?, Theresa Guentzel Reichert
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
Evidence based guidelines for the development and assessment of multiple choice test item quality and validity are well documented in the literature, however contemporary evidence indicates that multiple choice exams used to assess student competency in undergraduate nursing education are heavily flawed. These exams subject students to invalid, low quality measures of their academic performance. The results from the literature review are significant because multiple choice exams serve as a primary assessment of student success. Failure to adequately assess student performance can have dire consequences on student grades, career opportunities, and future scholarship. Inaccurately assessing student competency dramatically affects the …
Fostering Resiliency After A Loss: A Focus On Adjustment Disorder Related To Bereavement, Lydia M. Greis
Fostering Resiliency After A Loss: A Focus On Adjustment Disorder Related To Bereavement, Lydia M. Greis
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Safety Of Physical Therapy Using Symptomatic Blood Value Guidelines In Children Being Treated For Cancer, Katie Peters, Jessica Tice
Safety Of Physical Therapy Using Symptomatic Blood Value Guidelines In Children Being Treated For Cancer, Katie Peters, Jessica Tice
Doctor of Physical Therapy Research Papers
Background and Purpose: The guidelines set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) contraindicate exercise when hemoglobin blood values are <8 g>/dL, platelets are <20,000/mL, or white blood cells (WBCs) are <5,000/mm3
accompanied by a fever. The purpose of this study was to determine if APTA hematological guidelines are appropriate for determining activity levels in children undergoing chemotherapy. The guidelines were initially established for patients with acute changes in blood values, but it has been questioned if these guidelines are appropriate for populations with chronically low blood values such as children with cancer.
Methods:
A retrospective chart review was done …
Breastfeeding Among African American Women In Minneapolis, Lavonne Moore
Breastfeeding Among African American Women In Minneapolis, Lavonne Moore
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants are widely recognized and because of this, breastfeeding should be considered the preferred choice of infant feeding for all women. Its relevance as a disease prevention and health promotion tool should not be underestimated for any population. However, the breastfeeding rates for African American women remain well below the Healthy People 2020 goals.
The purpose of this project was to determine why breastfeeding rates are low in the African American community through exploring the barriers for African American women to breastfeeding. Through this research, appropriate interventions were developed and implemented to …
The Use Of Probiotics In Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Linda Graeve
The Use Of Probiotics In Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Linda Graeve
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Functional Recovery In A 67-Year-Old Male With Staphylococcus Aureus Spinal Cord Abscess: A Case Report, Andrea Hokanson
Functional Recovery In A 67-Year-Old Male With Staphylococcus Aureus Spinal Cord Abscess: A Case Report, Andrea Hokanson
Doctor of Physical Therapy Research Papers
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: While infections are common and typically easy to treat, they can have serious implications when they occur near the spinal cord. Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a diagnosis rarely reported in the physical therapy (PT) literature. The purpose of this case report is to describe the course of inpatient PT treatment and functional gains for a patient with a SEA caused by S. aureus infection. CASE DECSRIPTION: The patient was a 67-year-old male with a diagnosis of C3 tetraplegia, ASIA C classification, as a result of a SEA at C3-4. Prior to the onset of symptoms related …
Understanding Reports Of Job Satisfaction Of Licensed Occupational Therapists In Minnesota, Michelle J. Linz
Understanding Reports Of Job Satisfaction Of Licensed Occupational Therapists In Minnesota, Michelle J. Linz
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
Improving job satisfaction of occupational therapists can help reduce attrition rates and increase retention within the profession of occupational therapy. Using self-report questionnaires, this study seeks to gain a better understanding of how satisfied occupational therapists in Minnesota are with their jobs. In 2006, 3374 questionnaires were sent to licensed occupational therapy practitioners in the state of Minnesota. Data from the returned questionnaires indicated that occupational therapists in general were satisfied with their current jobs. Results also demonstrated that a larger percentage of participants with more years of experience agreed that non-OTs had a good understanding of what OT was …
Employer Use Of Facebook As A Tool In Pre-Employment Screening Of Applicants: Benefits And Ethical, Legal, And Privacy Implications, Beth E.H. Lory
Employer Use Of Facebook As A Tool In Pre-Employment Screening Of Applicants: Benefits And Ethical, Legal, And Privacy Implications, Beth E.H. Lory
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Theses
The social networking Web site, Facebook, allows users to publish personal information to communicate and interact with others. Because of its online accessibility, Facebook has unintentionally provided a gateway for employers who are hiring to use as a tool in the applicant pre-employment screening process of applicants. This practice can introduce legal, ethical, and privacy implications. No laws in Minnesota currently govern employers’ use of Facebook relative to this practice. Using Facebook as a tool in the pre-employment screening of applicants can offer employers a fast and efficient way to get information about prospective employees that could preempt negligent hiring …
Running Up The Curve: Adult Learning Styles And Employee Onboarding, Jolynn M. Nelson
Running Up The Curve: Adult Learning Styles And Employee Onboarding, Jolynn M. Nelson
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Theses
The purpose of this research was to increase the effectiveness of technical employee onboarding by understanding the role learning style training could play in onboarding. The research included a review of available literature on adult learning styles, including a specific review of the adult learning styles of technical students, as well as a survey and face-to-face interviews with training and development (T&D) personnel. Both the web survey and interview results showed that despite interest and recognition of the role of learning styles in education, the training community is for a variety of reasons not ready to update onboarding curricula with …
Blind Spots In Corporate Evolution: The 21st Century Organizational Assessment, Christine Capra
Blind Spots In Corporate Evolution: The 21st Century Organizational Assessment, Christine Capra
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Theses
Continued increases in complexity, interconnectedness and flux due to technology and globalization mean that almost everything is changing. Given such upheaval, key characteristics necessary for business success have evolved dramatically over recent decades and those emerging characteristics will continue to increase in importance. Yet in spite of the thinkers, gurus and media heralding massive and profound change for over two decades, many businesses seem to be slow in embracing the implications for their own organizations, at a time when being slow to change in and of itself would seem to be a core weakness in this new epoch. Why is …
How Leaders Leverage Life Cycle Assessment (Lca) Data: A Guide For The North American Residential Window Industry, Annie Perkins
How Leaders Leverage Life Cycle Assessment (Lca) Data: A Guide For The North American Residential Window Industry, Annie Perkins
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Theses
This research studied ways in which leaders leverage Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data, specifically as it relates to the North American residential window industry. Multiple segment groups ranging from NGOs to manufacturers were interviewed to ensure thorough cross sections of experts were polled. Such comprehensive sampling lends credence to the final recommendations.
The results revealed reoccurring themes which identify the most common uses of LCA data. Internal and external benefits range from material selection, environmental benchmarking and communications to global market access and policy development, all of which ultimately improve transparency and profitability while reducing environmental impacts
The Employee As The Customer: Leading The Development Of Services By Utilizing Marketing Management Practices, Stephanie Anne Gieseke
The Employee As The Customer: Leading The Development Of Services By Utilizing Marketing Management Practices, Stephanie Anne Gieseke
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Theses
No abstract provided.
Affecting Change In Tobacco Dependence Through Nursing Education, Kelly Jean Henson-Evertz
Affecting Change In Tobacco Dependence Through Nursing Education, Kelly Jean Henson-Evertz
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
More than 20% of the population in the United Sates (U.S.) is tobacco dependent.
Tobacco abuse is a chronic relapsing condition that requires intervention with effective tobacco
dependence treatment such as cessation education, counseling, and medication. Nurses are on
the frontline of patient care education, and have the potential to be effective change agents in
tobacco dependence. A literature review found a consistent lack of (a) standardized tobacco
education curricula in nursing programs, (b) student tobacco cessation knowledge, (c) selfefficacy,
(d) clinical experience with tobacco dependent patients, and (e) undergraduate nursing
faculty beliefs, values, or perceptions. Recommendations call for instituting …
Exercise As A Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Intervention In Alzheimer’S Disease, Sara Duerr
Exercise As A Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Intervention In Alzheimer’S Disease, Sara Duerr
Master of Arts/Science in Nursing Scholarly Projects
No abstract provided.
Political Participation In Physical Therapy: Attitudes And Perceptions Across The Practice Spectrum, Cole Kampen, Nicholas Schneider, Miranda Swensen, Amy Thompson
Political Participation In Physical Therapy: Attitudes And Perceptions Across The Practice Spectrum, Cole Kampen, Nicholas Schneider, Miranda Swensen, Amy Thompson
Doctor of Physical Therapy Research Papers
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
Political participation has been identified by the APTA as one way to engage in social responsibility. Among the traditional professions, including health care, political participation is encouraged as a professional duty to society through professional codes of ethics and educational preparation. Currently, no research exists on PT professionals’ attitudes regarding political participation. The purpose of this study was to explore physical therapists’ perceptions and experiences surrounding political participation.
METHODS:
A phenomenological qualitative approach was employed to gather data from 4 semi-structured focus groups regarding physical therapists’ perceptions surrounding political participation. Participants included 22 physical therapists and 1 …
Telehealth Case Management Nursing Process And Technology Enhancements: Reflecting Practice And Outcomes, Judith A. Peters
Telehealth Case Management Nursing Process And Technology Enhancements: Reflecting Practice And Outcomes, Judith A. Peters
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Accurate reflection of care practices in telehealth care management is the fore runner to the delivery of reportable beneficiary outcomes. Success in delivering Geriatric Care Services (GCS) resides in a partnership between clinician practice and technology tools utilized in telehealth practice. Through in home technologies, telehealth can provide ongoing care needs to underserved populations, and it can support independent aging of beneficiaries who live with chronic care conditions. Tele-health care management, performed through a health plan, presents a unique opportunity to capitalize on the abundance of health data collected on a patient, and maximize the use of that information for …
Development Of A Nursing Care Management Model For Community-Dwelling Individuals With Heart Failure, Patricia A. Loeser Peschman
Development Of A Nursing Care Management Model For Community-Dwelling Individuals With Heart Failure, Patricia A. Loeser Peschman
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The aging of the population, with an increasing prevalence of chronic illness, contributes to the need for innovative approaches to delivery of care in the American health care system. Heart failure is the most common chronic illness leading to hospital admission in the United States for persons 65 years of age or older (Knox & Mischke, 1999). Multidisciplinary strategies for management of individuals with heart failure have been shown to reduce hospital readmission rates and mortality (McAlister, Stuart, Ferrua, & McMurray, 2004). My systems change project focused on assisting a group of clinic-based, nurse care managers to develop a new …