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Improving Postpartum Depression Literacy: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Ashton Neal
Improving Postpartum Depression Literacy: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Ashton Neal
Nursing (graduate) Student Scholarship
Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is associated with increased healthcare costs, decreased levels of productivity, and negative patient outcomes, collectively affecting babies, women, and society. Women are at an increased risk for mortality and morbidity if postpartum depression is left untreated. Postpartum depression literacy improves patient outcomes.
Problem: Women may fail to effectively recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, due to inadequate postpartum education and lower health literacy levels.
Methods: A formalized postpartum depression education program was implemented online to mothers attending a postpartum adjustment support group in the spring of 2022 and compared to usual …
Copd Care Bundle Implementation And Readmission Rates, Petronellah Mupereri
Copd Care Bundle Implementation And Readmission Rates, Petronellah Mupereri
Nursing (graduate) Student Scholarship
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations cause a significant economic and social burden by increasing hospital readmissions and contributing to untimely death.
Problem: COPD “care bundles” consist of hospital-specific education and interventions aimed at decreasing the incidence of COPD exacerbation and subsequent readmission. The effective use of care bundles empowers patients to take ownership of their disease and seek early intervention with signs of worsening symptoms. Unfortunately, implementation of COPD care bundles is inconsistent and contributes to preventable, costly sequela.
Methods: A thorough literature review found evidence supporting the use of a COPD care bundle to decrease 30-day readmission …