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Inadequacies In Nutritional Counseling In The Perinatal Population, Tiffany Fry

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Abstract

Obesity continues to increase at unprecedented levels and warrants immediate provider attention at the perinatal level to improve the health of the present and future generations. Reduction of this condition can reduce risk factors leading to morbidity and mortality. Guidelines exist for the prevention and management of obesity, yet little focus is placed on prevention in the perinatal population. Lack of consistent and healthy lifestyle in the perinatal population has the potential to not only place the mother at risk for obesity but also her unborn child. The overall purpose of the scholarly project is to identify any potential …

Prevention Of Obesity-Related Morbidity & Mortality In Adults, Rachelle Virgin

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Poster presentation on the prevention of obesity related morbidity and mortality in adults.

Perioperative Management Of The Patient With Obesity, Trevor Mack

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Abstract

Obesity has become a problem worldwide during the past few decades. The prevalence of obesity worldwide has led to an increase in the number of obese surgical patients to whom perioperative care needs to be delivered. Hence, surgeons and nurse anesthetists will care for an increasing number of obese patients in the foreseeable future and should be prepared to provide optimal management for these individuals. This poster considers preparing for and managing the obese surgical patient by explaining underlying pathophysiology, implications of nursing care, perioperative considerations, diagnosis, and various treatments. This review provides updated evidence regarding perioperative management for …

Effect Of Microbiome Alterations On The Progression & Treatment Of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Rachelle Virgin

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the presence of hepatic steatosis that is not caused by alcohol consumption, viruses, or medications (Sivell, 2019). Fatty liver can become more inflamed and lead to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and possibly progress to cirrhosis and liver failure (Sheka et al., 2020). As rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes rise, healthcare providers can expect to see this disease more prevalently in practice. It can be difficult to provide timely healthcare because there are usually no signs or symptoms present with NAFLD (Mayo Clinic, 2020). This poster discusses the importance of recognizing comorbidities and risk …

Diabetes Mellitus, Allie Luther

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

The topic of this poster is Diabetes Mellitus. This topic was chosen because 415 million people live with diabetes worldwide, and an estimated 193 million people have undiagnosed diabetes (Chatterjee et al., 2017). This number is expected to rise to 625 million by 2045 (Forouhi & Wareham, 2019). Type 2 diabetes accounts for more than 90% of patients with diabetes and leads to microvascular and macrovascular complications that cause profound psychological and physical distress to both patients and providers, and put a huge burden on health-care systems (Chatterjee et al., 2017). Despite increasing knowledge of the disease process an treatment, …

Effects Of Bariatric Surgery On Metabolic Insulin Resistance, Tricia Brown

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Diabetes and Obesity are major diseases that affect Americans today. This project looks at insulin resistance independent of weight loss in diabetic patients who have had undergone bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery changes the structure of the stomach and the digestive process. A metabolic change has been noted in patients immediately after surgery. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery can cause a remission of diabetes. A change in insulin resistance is noted immediately after surgery. A specific pathologic process is still unclear, and more research is needed. This project explores different theories of metabolic changes in the human body after bariatric …

Obesity, Tiffany Fry

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Abstract

Obesity is a multifaceted and complex chronic disease ravaging the health of our nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports reveal in 2017-2018 the prevalence of obesity in the United States was 42.4% (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). Not only is obesity a concern in the United States, but also globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) (2016), obesity is defined as an excessive amount of adipose tissue that accumulates in one’s body and poses a significant risk to one’s health. The body mass index (BMI) (weight in kg/height in m²), …

Diabetes, Bonsitu Hubena

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that can affect different body systems. There are two categories of diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes, insulin production is diminished or absent due to autoimmune attack on the beta cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes occurs as a result of insulin resistance due to beta cell failure. Although the cause is unknown, some of the contributing factors of diabetes include environmental, genetics, race, and family history. In addition, research has shown a significant linkage between obesity and diabetes. Therefore, it is important to understand the factors that predispose individuals to diabetes as well …

Type 2 Diabetes (T2d), Janice Loney

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

ABSTRACT

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a devastating disease predisposing individuals to a myriad of serious health complications such as: heart disease, stroke, retinopathy, neuropathy, renal disease, dementia, amputation and early death. Diabetes care has a major economic impact worldwide, as a future family nurse practitioner (FNP) patient education on T2D risk factors, disease process and medical management are vital to halt this growing epidemic. A literature search was conducted and five peer reviewed articles were chosen addressing T2D pathophysiology, risk factors, effects of self-care behaviors and emerging treatment options.

Focused efforts from the literature reviews indicate education and adherence …

Lymphedema: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis & Management, Bernadine Cruz

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Lymphedema is a disfiguring condition whose hallmark is progressive, increasing swelling which occurs as a result of the accumulation of protein rich fluid in interstitial spaces. Those individuals who are affected suffer from either primary lymphedema or secondary lymphedema; the pathophysiology of both conditions is similar. Lymphedema can be a chronic, acute, or transient alteration, which can eventually lead to keratinization of the skin. An increase in the incidence of lymphedema has also been observed with increase in levels of obesity.

Prevention, Recognition, And Treatment Of Pediatric Obesity In The Ambulatory Care Setting, Susan Farrus-Brown

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

The World Health Organization (WHO) in 1995 described obesity as a chronic disease and one of the most important public health threats and in 2000 reported obesity as a “global epidemic.” The numbers of obese children are increasing in society; moreover, the onset of obesity is occurring at even a younger age than in the past. The prevalence of pediatric obesity is staggering and interventions need to be developed to decrease the risk for chronic and related psychological diseases.

The objective of this project was to provide education on utilization of a tool kit to increase the nurse practitioner (NP) …