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Personal Health Questionnaire-9 And Interventions In Adults, Grace Alford
Personal Health Questionnaire-9 And Interventions In Adults, Grace Alford
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
This is an evaluation of the PHQ-9 depression screening and interventions in adults within an urban setting.
Evaluating Implementation Of Diabetes Screening In Family Practice, Makilah Furlan
Evaluating Implementation Of Diabetes Screening In Family Practice, Makilah Furlan
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
Poster presentation on implementing diabetes screening in family medicine practice.
Prevention Of Obesity-Related Morbidity & Mortality In Adults, Rachelle Virgin
Prevention Of Obesity-Related Morbidity & Mortality In Adults, Rachelle Virgin
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
Poster presentation on the prevention of obesity related morbidity and mortality in adults.
Hypertension, Bethany Stemen
Hypertension, Bethany Stemen
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
Hypertension is dangerous and known as the silent killer. It can be managed with proper healthy life choices.
Lung Cancer Screening In Primary Care, Ellen Macdonald
Lung Cancer Screening In Primary Care, Ellen Macdonald
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
A chart audit was completed in a central Ohio primary care office to evaluate the compliance of lung cancer screening according to guidelines set forth by the USPSTF.
Controlling High Blood Pressure, Heather M. Tatusko
Controlling High Blood Pressure, Heather M. Tatusko
Masters Theses/Capstone Projects
High blood pressure (HBP), also known as Hypertension (HTN), is a common diagnosis for primary care office visits in the United States; however, a persistent gap remains between the stated public health targets and achieved blood pressure (BP) control rates in the United States (US). In a small sample of patients with essential HTN (ICD 10: I10) receiving primary care at a mid-western Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a chart audit tool revealed 10 out of 10 patients achieved BP control during the measurement period (defined as a BP reading <140/90). Quality improvement (QI) analysis revealed the bigger picture: Achieved BP control rates of patients does not reflect the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association HBP guidelines. Additionally, the author found potential care gaps for patients in elevated BP (120-129/>80; n=34) and Stage 1 HTN (130-139/80-89; n=44) categories (who …