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Implementation Of Provider-Made Follow-Up Appointments For Depression In Primary Care, Rebecca Vaughn
Implementation Of Provider-Made Follow-Up Appointments For Depression In Primary Care, Rebecca Vaughn
Epsilon Sigma at-Large Research Conference
Implementation of provider-made follow-up appointments for depression in primary care
Rebecca Vaughn
College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University; Whitson Hester School of Nursing, Tennessee Technological University
Author Note
Rebecca Vaughn https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0731-3316 College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University
There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Corresponding concerning this manuscript should be addressed to Rebecca Vaughn
108 Reed Mill Lane Monroe TN 38573
Zrev2@etsu.edu
Abstract
Depression is a common condition diagnosed and managed in primary care.
Follow-up is inconsistent and low in these settings, creating a gap in care that
impacts management, adherence to treatment, and patient outcomes. The …
Stress Reduction: Mindful Mandalas, Olivia Parrott, Carolyn Gillespie, Krystal Klag, Eleke Bonsi, Jenn Smith
Stress Reduction: Mindful Mandalas, Olivia Parrott, Carolyn Gillespie, Krystal Klag, Eleke Bonsi, Jenn Smith
Scholar Week 2016 - present
Mental Health is an ever-increasing topic of discussion in several sectors of today’s society. One career, law enforcement, seems to correlate job-related responsibilities with rising numbers in post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. A group of nursing students from Olivet Nazarene University sought to incorporate their understanding of stressors associated with the helping profession of law enforcement while researching cost-effective, evidence-based, self-care methods that have a proven ability to reduce signs of depression and anxiety. One such method is the practice of mindfulness.
Mindfulness must be understood fundamentally before it may be useful in practice in reducing the effects of …