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2010

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An Evidence Based Multi-Activity Handwashing Education Program In Children, Sandra M. Annesi Jan 2010

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 …


Dysrhythmia Monitoring Practices Of Nurses On A Telemetry Unit, Susan Jane Schultz Jan 2010

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 …