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Enhancing Patient Blood Management: Evaluating Specimen Collection Techniques From Central Venous Access Devices, Mary Jo Sarver, Cheryl Kuehl, Elizabeth Ser

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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Evaluating The Impact Of Early Mobilization Education On Nurse Confidence And Length Of Stay In An Intensive Care Unit, Kimberly Melendez, Crystal Solis, Karis Pickett, Lillie Chung

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Culture Clean-Up: Journey To Reduce Blood Culture Contamination Rates Among Emergency Department Nurses, Stefanie Lai, Michelle Elia, Marelin Acicon, Rey Paolo

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Cesarean Births Among Non-Us Born Hispanic Women: A Qualitative Study, Christopher Arzadon, Cecilia Bustamante-Pixa, Wally Mijangos, Linda Presson

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle In Icu, Ana Bantug

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of Restful Environment Management (Rem) To Improve Patient Sleep Quality And Restful Hospital Environment Experience, Erica Gallenberger, Joanne Javier, Teresa Lipski

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Bee Heard: Buzzing For Better Patient Experience Through Structured Nurse Communication Using Aidet, Jerome Codilla, Juan Guerrero, Sohl Chapman, Nkiru Chukwudi

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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Establishing Bedside Report In The Emergency Care Center, Alexandra Rowen

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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The Lived Experiences Of Registered Nurses In The Icu In Utilizing A Novel Prophylactic Clear Sacral Gel Dressing, Jason Miranda, Rofelina Madlambayan, Paolo Roca

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Program Evaluation: The Chronic Suicide Pathway (Csp), Brittney Stoll, Julia Victoria B Salve

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

3 Wishes Project, Amber Norman

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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Using Pre-Operative Education To Improve Oncology Patient Outcomes, Michelle Clevenger, Michelle Tabar, Sarah Hunt, Charm Silveo

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Improving Evidence-Based Nursing Culture And Competency: A Council-Driven Approach, Karis Pickett

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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Participation In Ethics Consultation And Moral Resilience In Icu Nursing: Findings From An Exploratory Secondary Analysis, Sarah Sumner

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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Triaging Dizziness: An Adapted Tool To Capture Posterior Circulation Stroke, Shayna Brewer, Benedict Pereira, Aaron Acquisto, Shalina Steccato

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy: Clinical Features And Characteristics Associated With Postpartum Readmissions, Nicole Evaro

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Nurses' Perceptions Of The Impact Of Simulation On Knowledge And Confidence With Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Infusion, Rachael Crickman, Shannon Williams, Heather Bissmeyer

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Specialized Nurse Crosstraining On Cath Lab Door To Balloon Metric, Jo Zarnegar

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections: Implementing Dual Registered Nurse Verification For Foley Catheter And Central Line Indications, Carmyle Seville, Jaiden Tanaleon

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Acls Escape Room: A Gamified Learning Experience, Elizabeth Senecal

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Professional Governance (Pg) And Intent To Stay (Its) Among Acute Care Registered Nurses, Angela Shemwell, Tiffanie Rampley, Melissa Robinson

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Implementing Signage To Identify And Prevent Workplace Violence In The Hospital Setting, Katie Whitehead, Rosa Hernandez, Jamie Margain, Lisa Balesteri

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Larvicidal Activity Of Β-Asarone And Acorus Calamus Linn. (Sweet Flag) Extract Against Aedes Aegypti (Dipotera: Culicidae): Enzyme Inhibition, Midgut Histopathology, And In Silico Analysis, Rizal Subahar, Surya Dwira

Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics

Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), the primary vector of dengue, poses a significant public health threat in tropical and subtropical regions. Botanical insecticides and phytochemicals such as β- asarone, derived from essential oils,offer a promising alternative to synthetic larvicides. The rhizome of Acorus calamus L. (sweet flag), traditionally known for its neuroprotective and antioxidant properties, contains β-asarone as its principal bioactive constituent.This study evaluated the larvicidal efficacy of β-asarone and A. calamus rhizome extract against Ae. aegypti larvae, focusing on detoxification enzyme inhibition, midgut histopathology, and in silico molecular interactions.Third- and fourth-instar larvae were exposed to β-asarone and crude extract at …

Enhancing Staff Education On Antidepressant Side Effects For Adolescents At Discharge, Mingdi Gao

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) evidence-based staff education project aimed to improve the quality and consistency of discharge medication education for adolescents prescribed antidepressants. Adolescents are at increased risk for antidepressant-related adverse effects, including suicidal ideation, particularly during the early stages of treatment. The identified practice problem was the lack of consistent, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive discharge teaching for adolescents and their families. This gap in practice contributes to poor adherence, preventable readmissions, and diminished safety outcomes. The project was guided by the PICO question: For adolescents discharged from inpatient or outpatient behavioral health care, how does a …

Staff Education To Optimize Pain Management In Home Health Care, Marie Natacha Francis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This DNP project is a nurse-led quality improvement initiative that responds to the age-old issue of ineffective pain management in the home healthcare setting. The issue is the absence of standardization in staff education regarding pain assessment and intervention, leading to unfavorable patient outcomes and a reduced quality of life. The purpose of the project is to assess the efficacy of educational interventions delivered by nurses to enhance staff knowledge, confidence, and consistency in the management of pain procedures. The project question is: How effective are nurse-led educational interventions in improving staff knowledge and practices in pain assessment and management, …

Staff Education To Improve Nurses’ De-Escalation Skills In Substance Abuse Treatment Settings, Joy Atufunwa

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nearly 50% of patients in substance abuse treatment settings exhibit aggressive behaviors, placing staff and other patients at risk. In the absence of structured de-escalation training, clinicians frequently rely on physical restraints or pharmacologic interventions, which contribute to staff burnout, injury, and ethical concerns. The project implemented an evidence-based staff education program to improve nurses’ knowledge, confidence, and competence in managing aggression using nonviolent de-escalation strategies. The project question guiding this initiative was: Can education improve nurses’ de-escalation skills in a substance abuse treatment setting? Using an evidence-based practice (EBP) approach and the PICO framework, the project evaluated the impact …

Quality Of Prenatal Care, Provider Preference, And Preeclampsia Among African American Women In Georgia, Lyteasha Bass

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American women experience disproportionately high rates of preeclampsia in the United States; however, the contributions of prenatal care provider type, health care access, and quality of care to this disparity were insufficiently defined. Guided by the quality health outcomes model, this quantitative case-control study used primary data to examine associations between these factors and the occurrence of preeclampsia among African American women age 18–40 who had given birth within the previous 5 years in Georgia. Descriptive statistics and binary and multinomial logistic regression analyses were conducted. Prenatal care quality was measured using the Quality of Prenatal Care Questionnaire (QPCQ), …

Enhancing Staff Knowledge And Confidence In Depression Screening Using The Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Melkamzer Chari

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Depression is a serious public health concern affecting over 280 million people globally and leading to significant morbidity and mortality if left undetected and untreated. At the local organization, leadership identified inconsistent depression screening as a practice problem among nursing staff. Thus, the purpose of this doctor in nursing practice (DNP) project was to determine if an educational intervention focused on depression, the importance of depression screening, and the use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) increased knowledge and confidence among nursing staff working in a local organization. Fifteen participants volunteered to participate in the project. The average age was …

Cost-Effectiveness Of Blood-Based Fibrosis Screening In High-Risk Metabolic Liver Diseases With Emerging Therapies, Wanyi Chen, Stephanie T. Chang, Ramsey C. Cheung, Donald B. Chalfin, Kinpritma Sangha, Szu-Yu Zoe Kao, Artem T. Boltyenkov

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) remains a global public health threat. With emerging effective pharmacologic therapies, early identification of significant fibrosis in primary care is critical. We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of blood-based noninvasive tests incorporating real-world diagnostic performance in the contemporary MASLD treatment era.

METHODS: We developed a decision-analytic model for MASLD natural history and treatment to compare 6 noninvasive test strategies using Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) and/or enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) tests at varying cutoffs. Patients identified with significant fibrosis were referred for hepatology staging (biopsy and/or imaging-based), and eligible individuals were considered for Resmetirom ($47,400/y; mean …

Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Sport-Related Concussion In Irish Athletes, Emma Finnegan, Ed Daly, Katherine Hunzinger, Lisa Ryan

Department of Exercise Science Faculty Papers

Background/Objectives: Sport-related concussion (SRC) elicits multi-systemic symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, and cognitive changes. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are not well captured in current concussion assessments and may be under-recognised in clinical follow-up. GI disturbances may influence intake tolerance and day-to-day fuelling during post-SRC recovery. This study investigated the prevalence and severity of self-reported GI symptoms in Irish athletes after their most recent SRC, examined sex-based patterns, and evaluated the rationale for integrating GI symptom checks into standard concussion tools (e.g., SCAT6) and post-injury monitoring. Methods: An online survey was completed by recreational, competitive, and elite athletes who retrospectively self-reported concussion history, …