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Improving Initial Lactic Acid Compliance Of Suspected Septic Adults In A Rural Emergency Department, Nataleigh Jones
Improving Initial Lactic Acid Compliance Of Suspected Septic Adults In A Rural Emergency Department, Nataleigh Jones
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Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of death in hospital settings. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project demonstrated areas that the hospital is doing satisfactorily with compliance and many areas for improvement within the organization regarding sepsis compliance. The DNP project demonstrated the effectiveness of the sepsis best practice advisory (BPA) tool in increasing sepsis bundle compliance in the emergency department (ED).
Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project is to help aid in the early recognition of sepsis and improve initial lactic acid compliance in a local emergency department. Many tools help with the early recognition …
Use Of Evidence-Based Telehealth To Reduce Complications In Adults With Type 2 Diabetes In A Rural Health Facility, Joni Kelley
Use Of Evidence-Based Telehealth To Reduce Complications In Adults With Type 2 Diabetes In A Rural Health Facility, Joni Kelley
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Background: Formal education for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients is essential, especially in rural areas where diabetes is approximately 17% higher than in urban areas (Bolin & Ferdinand, 2018). In 2019, diabetes was listed as the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths, and 48% of all deaths due to diabetes occurred before 70 years (American Diabetes Association, 2021). According to the American Diabetes Association (2021), approximately 550,149 people in Alabama, or 14.1% of adults, have been diagnosed with diabetes. An additional 119,000 people in Alabama have diabetes but are unaware, significantly increasing their risk of complications (American Diabetes Association, …
Caring For The Adult Patient With Autism: Development Of Staff Education And An Online Toolkit For Healthcare Providers, Kristen Conkle
Caring For The Adult Patient With Autism: Development Of Staff Education And An Online Toolkit For Healthcare Providers, Kristen Conkle
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There are disparities in knowledge among healthcare workers when caring for adult patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Lack of knowledge about the characteristics of this population and strategies to enhance care pose a barrier to treatment during hospitalization. A computer based educational module was developed and assigned to staff at a community hospital. An online toolkit for healthcare providers was developed to aid staff in recognition of triggers and supplied adjunct methods for communication. A pre and posttest of healthcare provider knowledge and stigma regarding autism was performed. Achievement of the training was robust among staff; of the one …
Improving Depression Surveillance At The We Care Clinic, Kaitlin Springer, Emma Hanney
Improving Depression Surveillance At The We Care Clinic, Kaitlin Springer, Emma Hanney
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Depression is one of the most underdiagnosed and untreated disorders affecting more than 16 million people in the United States each year (Henry et al., 2020). Unmanaged depression can lead to emotional suffering, decreased productivity, reduced income, impaired relationships, and an increased risk for comorbidities (Sinisalchi et al., 2020). It can affect anyone, however, individuals who are non-white, female, undereducated, disabled, pregnant or postpartum, have low socioeconomic status, or lack social support are at an increased risk (United States Preventative Services Task Force, 2019). The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville We Care Clinic provides primary care to minority patient populations who …