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How Sweet It Is : Implementation Of A Web-Based Application To Assist With Adherence To Diabetes Treatment And Improve Glycemic Control, Jennifer Rohrborn Jan 2025

How Sweet It Is : Implementation Of A Web-Based Application To Assist With Adherence To Diabetes Treatment And Improve Glycemic Control, Jennifer Rohrborn

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

This was a new program implementation that used evidence-based guidelines to implement the use of mHealth technology via text messages to improve patient adherence to treatment plans and ultimately improve glycemic control. Patients were selected from within an established Internal Medicine practice based on a diagnosis of diabetes and HbA1c greater than 7.5%. Participation in the study was voluntary. Using the self-care of diabetes inventory, self-care was also measured. Baseline HbA1c, BMI, and SCODI scores were collected. Patient education was provided following the American Diabetes Association’s recommendation for patient education. The patients downloaded and utilized the application one drop, and …

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Evaluation Of A Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Program, Angela V. Murphy Jan 2025

Evaluation Of A Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Program, Angela V. Murphy

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Hypertension is a global health problem that impacts millions of people each year and contributes to cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and other conditions. Reducing and maintaining control of hypertension leads to better health outcomes. Patient self-measured blood pressure monitoring, along with co-interventions from the healthcare team, is an evidence-based strategy used to reduce and control hypertension. Through advanced technology, remote blood pressure monitoring programs that allow patients to transmit measurements through the internet to physicians’ offices for review and management of hypertension are more readily available. The synthesis of evidence in this document includes the effectiveness of remote …

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Establishing Early Postpartum Visits To Identify Hypertensive Complications In Patients With Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy And Postpartum Hypertension, Sonia M. Tavaska Jan 2025

Establishing Early Postpartum Visits To Identify Hypertensive Complications In Patients With Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy And Postpartum Hypertension, Sonia M. Tavaska

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

In the postpartum period, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum hypertension are the chief causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends patients diagnosed with hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and postpartum hypertension have a follow-up visit within 72 hours after discharge, and all postpartum patients have a follow-up visit within 3 weeks after discharge. Acknowledging that recommendation, the Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine also endorses those patients with hypertensive disorders either before, during, or after pregnancy to be seen earlier than the scheduled six-week postpartum visit. This project focused on a change in …

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Relational Discipleship In Ministry With Youth: Mapping The Past, Confronting The Gaps, Shaping The Future, Rogelio Paquini Jan 2025

Relational Discipleship In Ministry With Youth: Mapping The Past, Confronting The Gaps, Shaping The Future, Rogelio Paquini

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