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An Assessment Of The Utilization Of Geriatric Depression Screenings In Primary Care Providers, Ashleigh Flora, Devi Moon, Tiffine Prisock, Shelby Reeves, Rachel Romero
An Assessment Of The Utilization Of Geriatric Depression Screenings In Primary Care Providers, Ashleigh Flora, Devi Moon, Tiffine Prisock, Shelby Reeves, Rachel Romero
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The purpose of this study was to determine the practices of primary care providers in relation to screening and treating geriatric depression. According to the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation (GMHF), depression and suicide are significant public health issues for older adults, noting that depression is one of the most common mental disorders experienced by elders. Research indicates the issue of geriatric depression is poorly approached by providers and patients do not receive appropriate care. Depression cannot be measured with lab or diagnostic tests; the only way to assess depression is to screen patients by asking questions. When screening for depression, …
College Students' Knowledge Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus And Willingness To Participate In Screening, Alison Campbell, Aar'rin Mcdougal, Eritiki Morris, Nekesha Johnson, Laura K. Nipper
College Students' Knowledge Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus And Willingness To Participate In Screening, Alison Campbell, Aar'rin Mcdougal, Eritiki Morris, Nekesha Johnson, Laura K. Nipper
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An estimated 1.2 million adults and adolescents are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States and approximately 50,000 are newly infected each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 44% of HIV- infected youth ages 18-24 are unaware of their HIV status. HIV destroys CD4 cells and leads to a severely weakened immune system, which increases the risk for infection and other infection-related cancers. If HIV is left untreated, the disease will eventually progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV continues to be a concern in public health, yet the public perception about …
Patient Knowledge And Perception Regarding Antibiotic Misuse In Primary Care, Aimee Cockerham, Megan Mcdaniel, Hannah Mcmillin, Kelly Nash, April Robinson
Patient Knowledge And Perception Regarding Antibiotic Misuse In Primary Care, Aimee Cockerham, Megan Mcdaniel, Hannah Mcmillin, Kelly Nash, April Robinson
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s 2019 Antibiotic Resistant Threats Report shows that antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths in the United States each year. This equates to at least one infection every 11 seconds and one death resulting from antibiotic resistance every 15 minutes. The CDC states that there were almost twice as many deaths each year from antibiotic resistance compared to statistics reported in 2013 (CDC, 2019a). Proper antibiotic use is the responsibility of the provider and the patient. Patient knowledge should consist of how to prevent antibiotic misuse, …
Utilization Of Genetic Screening Practices By Primary Care Providers For Individuals With Increased Risks For Alzheimer’S Disease, Cindy R. Quinn, Mallory Stockstill, Lucy Barnes, Jalisha Brown, Angela Reeves
Utilization Of Genetic Screening Practices By Primary Care Providers For Individuals With Increased Risks For Alzheimer’S Disease, Cindy R. Quinn, Mallory Stockstill, Lucy Barnes, Jalisha Brown, Angela Reeves
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The purpose of this study was to determine if health care providers in the primary care setting were identifying individuals with increased risks for Alzheimer’s disease and if the utilization of genetic screening related to the disease was being offered to those individuals. Extensive research into the genetic etiology of Alzheimer's disease has proven that some genetic factors are causative and increase a person's risk of developing the disease. The need for further comprehensive assessments for those with increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, such as genetic testing, is imperative in identifying the disease-causing gene mutations associated with the disease. …
Assessment Of Prediabetes Testing Practices Among Primary Care Providers In Mississippi, Blake Mccaulley, Marlana Mcfarland, Erica Mosley, Yvette Munn, Lindsay Wynne
Assessment Of Prediabetes Testing Practices Among Primary Care Providers In Mississippi, Blake Mccaulley, Marlana Mcfarland, Erica Mosley, Yvette Munn, Lindsay Wynne
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Prediabetes is a condition in which a person has impaired glucose metabolism; however, his or her glucose levels do not meet criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes (ADA, 2019). Prediabetes is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease (ADA, 2019). Early diagnosis and treatment of prediabetes, including lifestyle interventions and medical management, are vital in preventing prediabetes from progressing to diabetes. The review of current literature indicates that prediabetes testing is not being properly utilized in primary care settings. The purpose of this study was to determine if primary care providers (PCPs) were performing prediabetes A1C …
Are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Mississippi Participating In Practices That Advocate The Nursing Profession, Sarah Adams, Melanie Bush, Lacy Estes, Lisa King, Paige Long
Are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Mississippi Participating In Practices That Advocate The Nursing Profession, Sarah Adams, Melanie Bush, Lacy Estes, Lisa King, Paige Long
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Previous research studies have focused on patient outcomes related to healthcare interventions, but there is little research available regarding nurses’ involvement in activities that would advance the profession. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses’ (APRN) contributions to the healthcare system lead to direct improvement of patient outcomes through research, mentoring new professionals, and participating in professional organizations. The theoretical motivation behind the study is Ray’s Theory of Bureaucratic Caring that proposed healthcare personnel consider incorporation of the business aspects of healthcare to propel nursing into the future. Ray dared nurses to become leaders in the field, understand the corporate aspects of health …