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Increasing Healthcare Providers' Intent To Utilize Alternative And Complementary Pain Management With Their Patients, Holli Boyles

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this scholarly project is to increase the willingness of healthcare providers to introduce alternative and complementary pain management to their patients. Two patient video tools were constructed and offered to healthcare providers to evaluate and potentially utilize the final products in their practice. One tool introduced music therapy, the other mindful meditation, along with resources for patients to investigate and learn from on their own. A total of seven healthcare providers responded to the project with a commitment to potentially utilize the final video and provided their feedback on the video tools. No changes were made to …

Implementation Of Telehealth Education In A Pre-Licensure Bsn Nursing Program In Rural Southeast Kansas, Anna Beth Gilmore

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this project was to facilitate the implementation of a successful telehealth education program in a pre-licensure nursing program at a regional university in the Midwest. The project took place at Pittsburg State University Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing. Participants included eighty-six undergraduate senior students in their last semester of nursing school enrolled in Community Health Nursing preparing to begin their nursing career. The group completed a 20-hour self-paced telehealth educational program offering made available through a partnership with Dr.’s Carolyn Rutledge and Tina Gustin of Old Dominion University Center for Telehealth Innovation, Education and Research (C-TIER). …

Depression Knowledge In Nursing Home Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, And Certified Nursing Assistants, Jason Heflin

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this project was to ascertain whether providing education to licensed nurses and certified nurse aide staff in nursing homes results in an increased awareness and recognition of depression and depressive symptoms among the nursing home population. A descriptive research design was used to identify knowledge of nursing staff in long-term nursing home facilities before and after depression and depressive symptom education. The study utilized a one-group pre-test/post-test design with nursing home staff that interact with nursing home residents during a normal workday. A total of 26 of the 30 participants (86.6%) achieved a pre-test score of 22 …

Increasing Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination Rates In Adults Age 65 Years And Older In A Primary Care Clinic, Ashley Sandbothe

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this study was to increase PPSV23 vaccination rates in adults over the age of 65 years in a Midwestern primary care clinic.

For this project, staff was educated regarding interventions including patient awareness, provider recommendation, staff and provider education, vaccine access, use of the immunization information systems (IIS) and appropriate use of electronic health record (EHR) reminders that have been shown to increase vaccination rates.

Prior to the intervention, data was retrieved, and it was found that between April 1^st-May 31^st 2020, there were 162 patients over the age of 65 that presented to …

Education For Healthcare Providers, Nurses, And The Public On Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia, Jenny Greene

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

This project evaluated the knowledge of the public, healthcare providers, and nurses regarding opioid induced hyperalgesia (OIH). OIH is an elevated pain response because of high dosage or chronic use of opioids. Opioids are a problem not only in the United States but throughout the world; addiction, constipation, and overdose are the most frequently mentioned consequences of opioids. Little is known about other consequences to the body caused by chronic or high dose opioid usage, such as OIH. This project sought to increase awareness and caution against the utilization of opioids by patients and their healthcare providers and nurses practice. …

Provider Knowledge Of Tickborne Diseases, Kristi Harbit

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Tickborne diseases have increased in incidence in recent years, and new tickborne diseases are being discovered. These increasing numbers show the importance of well-educated health care providers to adequately diagnose and treat these diseases. The purpose of this DNP scholarly project study was to determine the effectiveness of an educational presentation for primary care providers over tickborne diseases in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The educational presentation was given at a local nurse practitioner conference and knowledge was assessed via a pre-test, post-test, and 6-week follow-up email. Few research articles are available over this subject and the articles that have …

Educational Needs Regarding Concussion In Youth Athletes, Trevor Harvey

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

BACKGROUND: Concussions are a major health concern for youth athletes. Parents and coaches of youth athletes are often tasked with monitoring, treating, and managing youth athletes who are suffering from a concussion. The purpose of this study was to increase education provided to parents and coaches of youth athletes regarding concussions, concussion symptoms, and concussion management.

METHODS: Parents and coaches (n=64) of youth athletes in grades seven through twelve participated in a pretest, educational opportunity, and posttest study design to determine if knowledge of concussions, concussion symptoms, and concussion management increased following an educational presentation. Participants were recruited …

Nursing Orientation And Effect On Retention In A Rural Medical Facility, Miranda Plumlee

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

New graduate registered nurses (NGRNs) need post-graduate support to ease their transition into professional practice and to decrease turnover. Orientation programs have been identified as a method to increase NGRN retention, job satisfaction, and competence. With the current nursing shortage, it is essential to maintain NGRNs in the profession, especially since they encompass the largest population of nurses leaving the profession each year. The purpose of this project was to develop an understanding of the effect that nursing orientation has on job satisfaction, competence level, and the retention of NGRNs in a rural Kansas medical facility. A quantitative approach was …

Implementation And Evaluation Of The Quantification Of Blood Loss And Postpartum Hemorrhage Education, Marlee Cares

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetric emergency that can lead to maternal morbidly and mortality. The literature consistently shows that numerous maternal deaths related to PPH are preventable. The significant contributors identified to maternal deaths from PPH include deficient education obstetrical nurses have on PPH, delayed recognition, and miscalculations of blood loss. After completing a literature review on the current PPH practice and determining the current method of estimation of blood loss (EBL) to be inaccurate, obstetric nurses at a rural, southeast Kansas hospital were educated on PPH to improve recognition and determine cumulative blood loss more accurately by the …

A Quality Improvement Project For Medication Reconciliation, Crystal Garcia

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this study was to implement a quality improvement project for medication reconciliation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Midwestern hospital. This project was conducted by surveying the twenty-two nurses, four pharmacists, and one medication reconciliation technician regarding their view of barriers to why medication reconciliations are not always done at admission to this unit. Data was collected that revealed the number of patients admitted to this ICU prior to the implementation of the project. Then a quality improvement project was initiated. The first step was to re-educate the staff on the proper steps of entering …

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Nonpharmacological Intervention Education For Healthcare Professionals Caring For Newborns, Darby Harvey

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Neonatal abstinence syndrome has increased significantly in the United States over the past few decades due to the increase of maternal substance abuse. The overall goal of caring for these infants is effective management of the withdrawal symptoms, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. However, nonpharmacological interventions have been shown to improve infant outcomes and reduce length of hospitalization. This project sought to increase healthcare professionals’ knowledge and confidence regarding neonatal abstinence syndrome and the utilization of nonpharmacological interventions when caring for infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome through the provision of an educational presentation. This study utilized a one-group …

Effects Of Rapid Response Teams On Patient Outcomes After Nursing Education, Abby Zeb

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to review the number of calls of the rapid response team (RRT) and the potential change in cardiac arrest rates before and after education of the floor nurses concerning RRT.

Design: A quantitative study was completed using a retrospective chart review to observe the number of calls of the RRT as well as patient cardiac arrest rates after education of the floor nurses concerning the RRT. Chart reviews were conducted on all rapid response calls seven months after nursing education was complete and during a seven-month period one year after completion of …

The Effects Of Diabetes Education On Long-Term Complications, Sunny Lawrence

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of the scholarly project is to: a) Evaluate if diabetes education can improve a patient’s overall condition; b) Measure the chances of reducing long-term complications if a person is to participate in diabetes education and continue to follow up; c) Demonstrate that with effective diabetes self-management education (DSME) hemoglobin A1c can be reduced. The project design and target population were selected based on research performed on diabetes and diabetes education and the effects that it has on improving self-management in turn creating better glycemic control and fewer complications. This study will focus on type 2 diabetes, which is …

Disruptive Communication Among The Interdisciplinary Team: Gaining Insight And Providing Nurse Education, Kristen Marie Anderson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this study is to identify what types of disruptive behavior nurses are experiencing, discuss outcomes of disruptive behavior, and educate healthcare providers and administrators of disruptive communication. Understanding the consequences of disruptive communication can help educators articulate the need for training in conflict management and therapeutic communication methods. It can also aid healthcare providers to be more conscious of their behavior in the professional setting. Seven research questions related to communication were developed and analyzed in this study. The author developed a pre-education survey that included demographics, multiple-choice questions, and open-ended questions to assess the nurses' knowledge …

Goals-Of-Care & End-Of-Life Quality In Relapsed High-Risk Leukemia: Silent Conversations, Lacy Jo Graham

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

BACKGROUND: The distorted association of “end of life (EOL)” with “goals of care (GOC)” has “silenced” crucial goals discussions in patients with relapsed high-risk leukemia, which raises concerns for the provision of care that is inconsistent with patient’s values and preferences.

AIM: The two main goals of this study were to quantify hematologists rate of participation in a GOC pathway initiative during two separate months, then explore their definition and barriers to having/documenting GOC discussions.

DESIGN: Mixed-methods, explanatory sequential design (follow-up explanations variant).

SAMPLE: Quan: Hematology inpatient admissions during the months of October 2020 and January …

Understanding The Emotional And Treatment Impact Of Recurrent Miscarriages For Women Living In Rural Medically Under-Served Areas, Whitney Dickerson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to identify woman’s feelings, support system, and their grieving process after repeating miscarriages. It was also used to identify any medications or treatments sought for miscarriages and pregnancies.

Design: A qualitative study was completed using a series of interviews performed in the rural area of Southeast Kansas regarding miscarriage history and the women’s experiences. Locating women to interview was done through social media, women were chosen who had a series of three or more miscarriages. The study examined access to fertility care in rural communities and the impact of access on …