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Evaluation Of The Train 2 Run Program At The Joplin Va Community Based Outpatient Clinic (Cboc), Jenifer Webb
Evaluation Of The Train 2 Run Program At The Joplin Va Community Based Outpatient Clinic (Cboc), Jenifer Webb
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project
THE EVALUATION OF A TRAIN 2 RUN PROGRAM AT THE JOPLIN VA CLINIC
An Abstract of the Scholarly Project
by Jenifer Webb, MSN, RN, FNP-C
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness and satisfaction levels of participants in the Train 2 Run program that was started at the Joplin VA in Joplin, MO. The program was from May 3, 2022, to October 8, 2022, for a total of 5 months. The participants for this study were selected from the patients, family members, and staff who participated in the Train 2 Run program for a minimum of six …
Managing Adult Obesity With Provider Education, Krystal August
Managing Adult Obesity With Provider Education, Krystal August
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project
The purpose of this study was to determine the significance of providing education over evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on managing adult obesity. This study also evaluated self-reported provider bias towards adults with overweight and obesity. This study was conducted at the 4-State Advance Practice Nurses (APN) conference in March 2018 that was held at Pittsburg State University. The participants of the study included nurse practitioners who attended the conference and volunteered their participation. The participants completed a pre-test. After the pre-test a PowerPoint presentation was given over the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on managing adult obesity and provider obesity bias. …
Improving Obesity Management In Primary Care, Jeffrey M. Waddell
Improving Obesity Management In Primary Care, Jeffrey M. Waddell
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project
This project examined how advanced practice nurses (APNs) manage overweight and obesity in primary care. Not only were their general attitudes and beliefs toward overweight and obesity explored, but their beliefs about the treatment and management of obesity were also examined. The APNs’ knowledge and current practice with managing obesity in the primary care setting were evaluated. This project went on to examine the APNs’ awareness and utilization of clinical practice guidelines in managing overweight and obesity. Finally, the study asked about the perceived impact of a website designed to provide guidance managing obesity based on the American Association of …
A Paradigm Shift In The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Practice Change In Primary Care, Patricia L. Sullivan
A Paradigm Shift In The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Practice Change In Primary Care, Patricia L. Sullivan
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project
An Abstract of the Scholarly Project by
Patricia Lynn Sullivan
The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Project was to determine whether participants’ knowledge of the updated guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of the obese patient with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is increased following a continuing education presentation. The increase in the knowledge of PCOS guidelines for an obese patient is documented using a pretest/ posttest method following the continuing education program which utilizes a PowerPoint presentation. PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in women. This DNP capstone project was designed to provide a literature …