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Improving Provider Adherence To Guidelines In Addressing Childhood Overweight And Obesity In A Primary Care Setting, David Hernandez
Improving Provider Adherence To Guidelines In Addressing Childhood Overweight And Obesity In A Primary Care Setting, David Hernandez
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The purpose of the quality improvement project was to improve BMI measurement, screening, identification, documentation, and assessment of childhood overweight and obesity among children ages 3 to 18 years old in a primary care setting. Primary care providers continue to fail to address childhood overweight and obesity and have a positive impact on this issue. Delay in early identification and assessment of childhood obesity and overweight may affect patients’ qualify of life and the efficiency of health care. Over the last 30 years, the rates of childhood overweight and obesity have consistently escalated despite the existence of recommended guidelines and …
Improving Foot Care And Kidney Disease Screening Through Implementation Of American Diabetes Association Standards–2016 In The Primary Care Setting, Maricela Hernandez
Improving Foot Care And Kidney Disease Screening Through Implementation Of American Diabetes Association Standards–2016 In The Primary Care Setting, Maricela Hernandez
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The purpose of this quality improvement project was to increase adherence to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2016 recommendations for foot care and kidney disease screening for patients with diabetes mellitus type II in a primary care setting. Diabetes mellitus type II affects approximately 18.9-19.9 million, or 90-95%, of all diagnosed cases in the United States. Early detection and management decrease the risk of developing microvascular complications that may lead to neuropathy and nephropathy. Adults with diabetes mellitus type II, 20 years of age and older, accounted for approximately 73,000 non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations in 2011. Diabetes …