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An Evidence Based Multi-Activity Handwashing Education Program In Children, Sandra M. Annesi
An Evidence Based Multi-Activity Handwashing Education Program In Children, Sandra M. Annesi
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Proper handwashing is one of the simplest, most affordable and effective means of stopping the spread of infection. Due to the close proximity of children in schools and child care settings, there is a high risk for the spread of infectious disease. The purpose of this project was to improve handwashing behaviors of three to six year old children in a community school setting by implementing an evidence based multi-activity handwashing education program. The objective was to increase understanding of the relationship between germs and handwashing, as well as increase the frequency and correct technique procedure of handwashing behavior in …
Culture Change And Quality Of Life In Elderly Persons Living In Long Term Care, Carol S. Jones
Culture Change And Quality Of Life In Elderly Persons Living In Long Term Care, Carol S. Jones
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Quality of life in long term care (LTC) is a concern for many stakeholders. The elders who are living in LTC facilities, their families, the staff, and government and policy makers are all interested in providing quality care and quality of life to those persons living within the facility. Culture change is one way for LTC facilities to begin to give decision making to the residents, and to increase quality of life of these elders. There are different culture change models that embrace the concept of person-centered care. No matter which model is chosen, the essence of the change is …
Dysrhythmia Monitoring Practices Of Nurses On A Telemetry Unit, Susan Jane Schultz
Dysrhythmia Monitoring Practices Of Nurses On A Telemetry Unit, Susan Jane Schultz
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Standards of practice for hospital electrocardiogram monitoring were recommended in 2004 by the American Heart Association; however they are not widely followed. Many nurses monitor in a single lead regardless of diagnosis and are unable to differentiate wide QRS complex tachycardias. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of an interactive web-based education program combined with unit-based collaborative learning activities on both telemetry staff nurses‘ knowledge of dysrhythmias and their monitoring practices for patients at risk for wide QRS complex tachycardias. This interventional, one group before-and-after cohort study design consisted of four components: interactive web-based educational program …