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Use Of Anticipatory Guidelines In Late Infants And Toddlers 12 To 24 Months In Primary Care, Claire E. Eller
Use Of Anticipatory Guidelines In Late Infants And Toddlers 12 To 24 Months In Primary Care, Claire E. Eller
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Anticipatory guidance is a well-known and utilized method that has been implemented in a majority of pediatric primary care offices. As the need for efficiency grows and increasing patient volumes climb, there is a growing need for strategies to provide this information effectively and efficiently. Prior evidence can be utilized to identify the most critical knowledge caregivers and parents will require. Our findings indicate safety, communication, nutrition, social development, and behavior as cornerstone topics for anticipatory guidance. To increase the volume of education provided to parents and caregivers, alternate methods beyond verbal discussion could be used. After gathering scientific literature …
Implementation Of Routine Screening To Detect Early Cases Of Depression And Anxiety In Hispanic Adolescents In The Primary Care Setting, Latoya Hayward
Implementation Of Routine Screening To Detect Early Cases Of Depression And Anxiety In Hispanic Adolescents In The Primary Care Setting, Latoya Hayward
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Depression and anxiety are among the leading causes of illness and disability in adolescents and are two of the most prevalent mental health conditions in Latino youth. If left unrecognized and untreated, these conditions can lead to decreased quality of life and increased rates of suicide. Researchers recommend early mental health screening to occur in the primary care setting. Through routine screening using evidence-based screening tools (PHQ-9 and GAD-7), the primary goal of this quality improvement project was to increase early detection of depression and anxiety in primary care and initiate early treatment. Project methods included implementation of new workflow, …