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Implementing Sbirt In A Critical Access Emergency Department, Warren P. Mcdermott, Mary Val Palumbo Dr.
Implementing Sbirt In A Critical Access Emergency Department, Warren P. Mcdermott, Mary Val Palumbo Dr.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Purpose: Universal screening and brief intervention with referral to treatment (SBIRT) has become best practice for emergency departments (EDs) over the last two decades. Given the prevalence of alcohol use and the subsequent health impacts of drinking, EDs are well positioned to be on the front line of screening for risky drinking. The available literature is clear in its consensus that universal screening for alcohol use in the ED is critical to identifying people at high risk for drinking and improving health outcomes.
Aims: This project aimed to implement an SBIRT process in a critical access ED. To achieve this …
Improving Sexual Health Knowledge In College Students, Emily A. Wasserman
Improving Sexual Health Knowledge In College Students, Emily A. Wasserman
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Background: Since 2014, the rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have increased in the United States with young people (ages fifteen to twenty-four), gay and bisexual men, and pregnant women being some of the most vulnerable groups for these sexually transmitted infections (CDC, 2014, 2018). In parallel, only 51.4% of college students have a moderate level of STI knowledge (Adebayo, Anderson, & Wardecker, 2020).
Objectives: The aim of this quality improvement project was to implement a sexual health product ordering system and initiate an education platform to (1) improve sexual health knowledge by 25% by December 2021 and (2) provide …