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Staff Education Program To Enhance Patient Handover Communication, Olufemi Olawale Sep 2024

Staff Education Program To Enhance Patient Handover Communication, Olufemi Olawale

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Patient handover communication is the process that occurs when nurses transfer responsibility for patient care and give status reports to nurses who are assuming care of the patient. The practice problem at the project site was the gap in quality, accuracy, and completeness of information that was shared during the handover process. The purpose of this project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a staff education program on effective communication handover between nurses and care providers. The practice-focused question for this project was: Will a staff education project increase nurses’ and clinicians’ knowledge and competency with using the situation, background, …


Improving Nursing Communication Through Handoff Tool Education: A Staff Education Project, Linda Holt Anderson Aug 2024

Improving Nursing Communication Through Handoff Tool Education: A Staff Education Project, Linda Holt Anderson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The common practice of handoff of care communication is an integral part of patient care. However, ineffective handoff communication is associated with significant risks to patient outcomes. The issue of ineffective handoff of care is a local practice problem as well as a national issue. Strategies including standardized verbal, written, and electronic clinical handoff tools are emerging. However, many nurses are not knowledgeable regarding use of these standardized handoff of care tools. Therefore, the practice-focused question for this doctoral project asked whether an educational program on use of a standardized handoff tool could increase nursing knowledge as compared pre- and …


Effects Of Nursing Faculty Incivility On Nursing Student Attrition, Amber Solheim Aug 2024

Effects Of Nursing Faculty Incivility On Nursing Student Attrition, Amber Solheim

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Incivility in nursing academia can occur with various people in the role of the perpetrator or victim, including students, faculty, and healthcare professionals in clinical settings. Nursing faculty incivility towards students may lead to nursing student attrition in practical nursing or associate degree programs. The purposes of this study, guided by Bandura’s social learning theory and Tajfel’s social identity theory, were to determine if there is a (a) difference in perceived faculty incivility in nursing students who withdraw from nursing school and nursing students who do not withdraw and (b) the difference in the levels of perceived faculty incivility between …


Clinical Practice Guideline On Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Venipuncture Arm Simulation, Drena D. Belland Aug 2024

Clinical Practice Guideline On Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Venipuncture Arm Simulation, Drena D. Belland

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Venipuncture is an integral process in clinical care, and it has an indispensable role in diagnostics and determining therapeutic interventions. The process of phlebotomy has faced several challenges that have compromised patients’ safety. The risk of incorrect venipuncture, or preanalytical errors, leading to severe patient complications of hematoma and thrombosis calls for training using current, evidence-based practices. The goal of this project was to develop a clinical practice guideline (CPG) to determine the efficacy of venipuncture simulation training using an arm task trainer to enhance the phlebotomy skills of nurses. Based on the outcome, present, state, test model and Nightingale’s …


A Staff Education Program On Managing Covid-19 In A Correctional Setting, Mary Catherine Knight Aug 2024

A Staff Education Program On Managing Covid-19 In A Correctional Setting, Mary Catherine Knight

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The medical departments of many correctional facilities were unprepared to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. The practice problem identified for this doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) project was the lack of knowledge of health staff on managing incarcerated individuals' care during a pandemic. The primary purpose of the project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a staff education program on evidence-based interventions for preventing and managing a pandemic in a correctional facility. This project was guided by David Kolb's experiential learning theory and the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model. The practice setting was a local detention center in …


Educating Nurses On How To Mentor Newly Hired Licensed Practical Nurses, Tamika Tamara Johnson Aug 2024

Educating Nurses On How To Mentor Newly Hired Licensed Practical Nurses, Tamika Tamara Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The lack of mentorship for licensed practical nurses (LPN) in long-term care facilities can be stressful and challenging for a new hire nurse. Recognizing that mentoring is essential to achieve employee satisfaction, higher retention rates and the well-being of residents, the objective of this doctorate in nursing practice project was to create a staff education program and mentorship manual. Knowles’s adult learning theory; Benner’s novice to expert model; and the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation model served as the framework for developing the DNP project. The project was guided by the following question: Does a mentorship-focused educational intervention increase …


Determinants Of Testicular Cancer Survival Rates In American Indian/Alaska Natives, Mufaya Nganzi Aug 2024

Determinants Of Testicular Cancer Survival Rates In American Indian/Alaska Natives, Mufaya Nganzi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor among male young adults between 15 to 34 years old. Despite progress with the testicular cancer survival rate, American Indians or Alaskan Natives (AI/ANs) have the highest mortality rate of testicular cancer compared to all other racial groups in the United States. There is a shortage of reported studies on social-related factors that affect the survival rate of testicular cancer patients among AI/ANs. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between stage at diagnosis, treatment, insurance status, and marital status as independent variables and the survival rate (in months) …


The Influence Of Individual Characteristics On Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing In Puerto Rico, Jose Au Lay Aug 2024

The Influence Of Individual Characteristics On Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing In Puerto Rico, Jose Au Lay

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In 2016, there were 17,072 people living with HIV in Puerto Rico. Most HIV cases were among men, with the primary mode of transmission identified as men who have sex with other men followed by heterosexual contact. Among women, heterosexual contact was the primary mode of HIV transmission. The rise in the numbers of individuals infected with HIV through heterosexual contact suggest the prevalence of high-risk sexual behaviors including multiple sexual partners and unprotected vaginal and anal sex. Guided by the health belief model, the purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the likelihood of HIV testing …


Obese African American Women’S Perceptions Of Transition From College To Workforce, Alea Lycorish Aug 2024

Obese African American Women’S Perceptions Of Transition From College To Workforce, Alea Lycorish

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The rate of obesity continues to rise among adults in the United States, and African American (AA) women are at greater risk in comparison with any other group. This matter has become an alarming public health crisis. Obese AA women also face a higher risk of discrimination in the workforce. The purpose of this qualitative, multiple case study was to increase the understanding of the perceptions and experiences of bachelor degree educated, overweight AA women during the postgraduate phase, who entered the workforce within the past 10 years. The theoretical framework used in this study was Crenshaw’s intersectionality theory. The …


Evaluating The Communication And Accountability Of Nurses In The Clinic Setting, Emily Baarz Aug 2024

Evaluating The Communication And Accountability Of Nurses In The Clinic Setting, Emily Baarz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Research has demonstrated the importance of effective communication and its relationship to positive patient, provider, and organizational outcomes. In the local organization, nursing staff verbalized concerns regarding lack of professional communication that may contribute to a hostile work environment and affect the quality of patient care delivered. To address this concern, the organization implemented a staff education program focused on effective communication practices and level of accountability. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if the educational intervention focused on effective communication practices and level of accountability increased the participants’ perceptions of communication and accountability among nursing …


Examining Coping Mechanisms Among Teachers And Administrators After Experiencing Gun Violence At School, Tracey Yvonne Holt Aug 2024

Examining Coping Mechanisms Among Teachers And Administrators After Experiencing Gun Violence At School, Tracey Yvonne Holt

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

According to recent research, gun violence at schools has become a public health issue. Teachers, administrators, students, and communities are trying to cope with the aftermath of gun violence at schools. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to identify coping mechanisms among teachers and administrators after experiencing gun violence at school. The theoretical framework was the transactional model of stress and coping, contending that a person’s capacity to cope and adjust to challenges and problems is a consequence of transactions. Data collection included Zoom interviews with 10 participants. Findings from coding and thematic analysis indicated that experiencing gun …


Concussions And Their Relationship With Cheerleading, Jazmin Hampton Aug 2024

Concussions And Their Relationship With Cheerleading, Jazmin Hampton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Concussions are a major public health issue that impacts a variety of persons. Cheerleading is an emerging popular sport that has seen increased participation. Minimal information about cheerleading and concussions is known. This study aimed to investigate sustaining a concussion as a cheerleader while accounting for demographics (age, race, and gender), mechanism of injury, and injury setting. The precaution adoption process model was the theoretical framework for this study. Chi-square analysis and binary logistic regression were applied to address research questions. Data from 3,536 patients were obtained from the 2018-2022 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Findings indicated there were associations …


The Worry Of Food Insecurity And The Manifestation Of Generalized Anxiety In Relation To Perceived Health Status, Ramona Lynnette Taylor Aug 2024

The Worry Of Food Insecurity And The Manifestation Of Generalized Anxiety In Relation To Perceived Health Status, Ramona Lynnette Taylor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study examined the association between the worry of food insecurity and the manifestation of generalized anxiety, and how these factors related to perceived health status among adults aged 18 years and older in the U.S. The study controlled demographic factors such as gender, age, race, and education. Utilizing data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a binomial logistic regression analysis was employed. The findings indicated a significant association between those persons who often worry about food insecurity, severe (OR = 7.324, p < .001) and frequent generalized anxiety (OR = 5.185, p < .001) suggesting that individuals who worry about food insecurity have higher odds of experiencing severe and frequent (more than 3 times per week) generalized anxiety. Furthermore, both the worry of food insecurity in persons not sure (OR = 0.120, p = 0.004) and generalized anxiety (OR = 0.623 for severe anxiety, p = 0.009) were found to be significantly associated with lower perceived health status. These results suggest a potential association between worry about food insecurity and negative impacts on mental health and perceived overall well-being. Overall, these findings underscore the significant impact of food insecurity on mental health. Further research, including experimental and longitudinal studies, is necessary to elucidate the causal relationship between food insecurity and the manifestation of generalized anxiety in order to impact positive social change.


Education For Nursing And Primary Care Providers On Nonpharmacological Management Of Chronic Pain, Ma Teresita Gonzales De Jesus Aug 2024

Education For Nursing And Primary Care Providers On Nonpharmacological Management Of Chronic Pain, Ma Teresita Gonzales De Jesus

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with a significant financial burden on those individuals affected, the communities, the healthcare systems, and the government. Chronic pain also interferes with individuals’ daily activities and alters the quality of life. The treatment for chronic pain includes a variety of medications, including prescription opioids and nonprescription such as NSAIDS, acetaminophen, and muscle relaxants. Pharmacological treatments can result in untoward effects. The CDC has recommended nonpharmacological alternative treatment modalities that promote self-management but are not emphasized or utilized in the primary care setting. The staff education program was framed within …


Association Between High Health Literacy, Doctor's Recommendation, And Prostate Cancer Screening Among Men In The United States, Felicia Njideka Akunna Aug 2024

Association Between High Health Literacy, Doctor's Recommendation, And Prostate Cancer Screening Among Men In The United States, Felicia Njideka Akunna

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

To efficiently identify and prevent the advancement of prostate cancer and decrease mortality rates, it is crucial to examine the impact of health literacy. Despite potential advantages associated with enhanced health literacy and early detection, the United States continues to witness a significant rise in both new prostate cancer cases and mortality rates, emphasizing the severity of the condition. However, it is unclear if those with high health literacy are discouraged from participating in prostate cancer screening due to the risks associated with screening. Based on the stimulus organism response model, 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data were analyzed …


Staff Education To Enhance Healthcare Providers' Use Of The Phq-9 Assessment Tool, Priscilia Nguh Aug 2024

Staff Education To Enhance Healthcare Providers' Use Of The Phq-9 Assessment Tool, Priscilia Nguh

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Depression is a common mental health issue that has a substantial impact on people’s well-being and healthcare results. While there is ample evidence of depression’s harmful impact, the difficulty of accurate diagnosis remains. Inadequate screening of depression in primary health clinics results in treatment delays. The PHQ-9 is a tool to diagnose depression, however many clinicians are unfamiliar with its use. As a result, individuals susceptible to depression may not receive timely appropriate management, leading to poor health outcomes and higher healthcare utilization. This practice focused project aimed to understand if staff education would improve healthcare providers’ knowledge regarding use …


Socioeconomic Determinants And Maternal Mortality In Liberia, Monee Sherman Aug 2024

Socioeconomic Determinants And Maternal Mortality In Liberia, Monee Sherman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

High rates of pregnancies and childbirth contribute to a heightened risk of maternal mortality among women between 15 and 49 in Liberia. Most women are uninformed about their maternal risk behaviors, symptom severity, and delayed care-seeking. The mortality rate for women between 25 and 34 during pregnancy and childbirth is unacceptably high. The highest increase in maternal mortality rates is seen among women between 40 and 44 who choose to delay motherhood. In Liberia, the deaths of 4.5 women a day are caused by complications during pregnancy and childbirth. We examined the influence of participant background characteristics, socioeconomic factors, and …


Educating Nursing Staff On Urinary Tract Infections, Eldarada Rosamay Searcy Aug 2024

Educating Nursing Staff On Urinary Tract Infections, Eldarada Rosamay Searcy

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The primary objective of this doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to educate staff on urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention. A gap in practice was identified among nursing staff at an assisted-living facility who lacked current, evidence-based knowledge. This project was conducted to determine whether educating staff on UTI prevention increased their knowledge. Knowles’s adult learning theory and the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation model were used as the theoretical framework that guided this project. Eighty-eight healthcare workers at the project site voluntarily participated in this project. Before the education session, a 10-question, multiple-choice pretest was administered to …


Exploring Lived Experiences Of Mothers Raising Children With Down Syndrome In Western Nigeria, Vivian N. Aruwajoye Aug 2024

Exploring Lived Experiences Of Mothers Raising Children With Down Syndrome In Western Nigeria, Vivian N. Aruwajoye

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Having a child with Down syndrome (DS) negatively impacts mothers’ health and well-being. Families raising a child or children with DS encounter significant financial burdens, inadequate support services, and cultural influences, which have adverse effects on the families. The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to understand the accessibility and utilization of support services through the lived experiences of Western Nigerian mothers raising children with DS. The study involved 10 mothers who were recruited using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews via Zoom and observational notes. Thematic analysis was guided by Bronfenbrenner's ecological model. NVivo …


Prostate Specific Antigen-Based Cancer Screening In The United States, Treves M. Dennis Aug 2024

Prostate Specific Antigen-Based Cancer Screening In The United States, Treves M. Dennis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In 2012, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force revised its prostate cancer screening recommendations to advocate against the routine use of prostate-specific antigen-based testing. This cross-sectional study of a large dataset from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program compared PSA-based diagnoses made from 2006 to 2011 to those from 2013 to 2018. The study aimed to address the impact of the change in recommendation on survival and stage at diagnosis in prostate cancer patients. The socioecological model was used as the theoretical foundation for the study. A total of 205,129 men diagnosed with prostate cancer comprised the study population. …


Pregnancy Intention, Perinatal Depression, Birth Weight, And Premature Delivery Among Black Women, Chantay Philease Mcneil Aug 2024

Pregnancy Intention, Perinatal Depression, Birth Weight, And Premature Delivery Among Black Women, Chantay Philease Mcneil

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Perinatal depression among Black women results in significant public health burdens, interacting with systemic disparities to create disproportionate risks of adverse birth outcomes. The present study explored the moderating effect of pregnancy intention on the relationship between perinatal depression and adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight and preterm delivery among Black women living in the southern United States. Using secondary data from the 2016-2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), data were analysed from 9825 black women across eight southern states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. The statistical approach included chi-square tests and …


Staff Perspectives Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing College Students’ Alcohol Use, Christine L. Gannon, Theresa H. Gibble, Retta Evans Aug 2024

Staff Perspectives Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing College Students’ Alcohol Use, Christine L. Gannon, Theresa H. Gibble, Retta Evans

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

A predominant health issue at colleges and universities is alcohol use. This is also true for deaf and hard of hearing college students. Key stakeholders who observe and witness this alcohol dynamic are staff. Researchers used a semi-structured qualitative guide to interview Gallaudet University staff (N = 26) to learn about their perspectives on and experiences with student alcohol use. Through thematic analysis, they identified several dominant themes that were then grouped into the three levels of the social-ecological model. First, they identified intrapersonal factors, including fear of missing out and coping strategies. Second, they identified interpersonal factors such …


Residential Street Trees And Cardiovascular Disease Among Urban-Dwelling Mexican Adults, Christine Campbell Aug 2024

Residential Street Trees And Cardiovascular Disease Among Urban-Dwelling Mexican Adults, Christine Campbell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a significant public health burden in Mexico despite national efforts to address traditional risk factors. With growing evidence that elements of nature can improve physical and mental health of people living in cities, this quantitative epidemiological study of secondary data examined the relationship between the presence of street trees in Mexican metropolitan areas and self-reported CVD in adults over age 40. The integrated socio-environmental model of health and well-being provided the conceptual framework for the study. A secondary data analysis was performed using combined individual health data from Mexico’s 2012 National Health and Nutrition Survey and …


Prevalence Of Chronic Kidney Disease And Awareness Levels Among Young Adults In Imo And Anambra States, Nigeria, Jacinta Okolie Aug 2024

Prevalence Of Chronic Kidney Disease And Awareness Levels Among Young Adults In Imo And Anambra States, Nigeria, Jacinta Okolie

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents a significant public health concern, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria, where health care resources are limited and awareness remains low. This quantitative study evaluated the prevalence of CKD and awareness levels among young adults in Imo and Anambra States, Nigeria. The relationship between health care access, medication adherence, and CKD diagnosis was also examined. The health belief model and the social ecological model provided the framework for the study. A sample of 800 participants was recruited from in- and outpatient facilities in Imo State and Anambra State, and sociodemographic information, awareness levels, and …


Association Between Lifestyle Behaviors And Type 2 Diabetes Among African Immigrants In The United States, Momo Joemah Johnson Aug 2024

Association Between Lifestyle Behaviors And Type 2 Diabetes Among African Immigrants In The United States, Momo Joemah Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Recent evidence demonstrates that African immigrants are healthier than African immigrants born in the United States. After individuals have stayed in the United States for a duration of 4–5 years, the health gap starts to narrow significantly as health conditions worsen. Acculturation and body mass likely play a role; physical inactivity and psychological distress may arbitrate the association. T2DM is an expanding global health problem that is closely linked to the epidemic of obesity. Individuals with T2DM are at risk of other complications that include retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and microvascular complications. The purpose of the study was to assess the …


Sociocultural Effects On Suicidal Ideation Among South Asian Immigrants, Rezwana Ahmed Choudhury Jul 2024

Sociocultural Effects On Suicidal Ideation Among South Asian Immigrants, Rezwana Ahmed Choudhury

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

With the growing South Asian immigrant population in the West, it is necessary to conduct suicide-related studies among this population to understand the reasons behind suicidal ideation faced by this population. This quantitative cross-sectional survey design study aimed to examine sociocultural factors that may be associated to the risk level of suicidal ideation among South Asian immigrants in the United States. A survey questionnaire was developed using a combination of demographic questions and existing instruments: the Suicide Ideation Attributes Scale, Religious Belief Salience Scale, Suinn-Lew Asian Self-Identity Acculturation Scale, and Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants—S. Data were collected from a …


Nurse Leaders Promoting Well-Being Through Mindfulness, Laura G. Cockrell Jul 2024

Nurse Leaders Promoting Well-Being Through Mindfulness, Laura G. Cockrell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Becoming a nurse is not just a career but a calling. With this calling comes an ethical duty to the patient, but the duty remains to provide care for oneself. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a strained nursing profession felt the effects of a self-care deficiency. Mindfulness is one self-care tool that can allow nurses to maintain a state of well-being. This project followed Orem’s self-care deficit theory, in which people can use self-care to maintain wellness. The purpose of this project was to develop, deliver, and evaluate an education program for registered nurse leaders on mindfulness activities to address whether …


Student Nurse Experiences Of Retention Strategies And The Perceived Contribution To Academic Progress, Jessica Dugas Jul 2024

Student Nurse Experiences Of Retention Strategies And The Perceived Contribution To Academic Progress, Jessica Dugas

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is a worldwide nursing shortage that has been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Several factors have contributed to the worsening shortage, including high attrition rates in nursing programs. Retention strategies have been suggested to support nursing students during their education to have success and graduate. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to explore how nursing students experience retention strategies and their perceived contributions to academic progress. Bandura’s social cognitive theory was the theoretical framework used to guide the study. Data were collected from one-on-one interviews with 12 nursing students recruited using purposeful and snowball sampling. Data were …


Psychological Impact Of Ebola Disease On Survivors: A West Africa Study, Babatunde Moses Irinoye Jul 2024

Psychological Impact Of Ebola Disease On Survivors: A West Africa Study, Babatunde Moses Irinoye

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Survivors of Ebola virus disease often experience social isolation. Understanding the psychological impact of Ebola virus disease on these survivors was the focus of this study. The study encompasses assessment of experiences in re-integration back into communities, and psychological implications (post-recovery), among Ebola infection survivors (EIS) in Republic of Liberia. The purpose of the study was to explore the psychological impact of Ebola as the EIS continue their re-integration journey in their communities in Liberia. The conceptual framework for this study was based on principles of system theory, based on interrelatedness of the biopsychological experience of the EIS, and the …


Relationship Between Geographic Location, Race, And Socioeconomic Status On Adolescent Male Hpv Vaccination In The United States, Stacy Herb Jul 2024

Relationship Between Geographic Location, Race, And Socioeconomic Status On Adolescent Male Hpv Vaccination In The United States, Stacy Herb

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Human papillomavirus (HPV) represents the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Despite readily available safe and effective vaccines and established knowledge of influencing factors, HPV vaccination rates in the United States remain suboptimal, particularly among adolescent males. This quantitative study addressed this gap by investigating the association between geographic location, race, and socioeconomic status with HPV vaccination uptake in adolescent males. A secondary data analysis was conducted using the 2022 National Immunization Survey (NIS)—Teen, comprised of 22,667 adolescent males. The fundamental cause theory served as the theoretical framework, guiding the exploration of why a safe and effective …