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High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy Versus Standard Oxygen Therapy On Perioperative Outcomes In Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Kirsten B. Whiteside, Jacqueline M. Case

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Abstract 

Background and Purpose: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is increasingly performed under monitored anesthesia care (MAC) to facilitate faster recovery and reduce complications associated with general anesthesia. Standard oxygen therapy (SOT) may be insufficient in maintaining adequate oxygenation in this high-risk population. High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy has emerged as a potential alternative. This literature review evaluates the effects of HFNC compared with SOT on perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing TAVR under MAC. 

Methods: A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to identify studies evaluating HFNC versus SOT during TAVR procedures performed under MAC. Six studies met inclusion …

Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Bundle In Adult Cardiac Care Units, Marwa Abdo

Nursing

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is among the most common ICU infections for ventilated patients, associated with increased mortality (20-50%), morbidity, and health care costs. Nurses' knowledge of VAP prevention bundles is vital to reducing its incidence in critical care areas. Aim: To assess Nurses’ knowledge regarding the ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention bundle in Adult Cardiac Care Units. Study design: A cross-sectional study design was used. Setting: This study was conducted in both the adult cardiac intensive care unit and the cardiac care unit at Aswan Heart Centre–Magdy Yacoub Foundation, Egypt. Subject: A convenience sample of 67 nurses was selected. Data collection tool: …

Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy, Covid And Readmission Status, Margaret Luebke, Ross Bindler, Trisha Saul, Linda Trinh

Publications 2026-present

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Gum Chewing On Postoperative Ileus Following Open Heart Surgery At Swedish Cherry Hill, Jacinta Smith

All Podium Presentations

No abstract provided.

Quality Improvement: Referral Algorithm For Team-Based Care Of Blood Pressure Control, Hai-Yen Tang, Elise Gibson

All Podium Presentations

No abstract provided.

Increasing Medication Adherence In Those With Hypertension, Holly Kimiecik

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Hypertension is a chronic condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure and remains a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024), approximately 47.7% of U.S. adults have hypertension, yet only about one in five achieve blood pressure control below 130/80 mm Hg. Medication adherence plays a critical role in managing hypertension and preventing complications. Adults aged 18 years and older prescribed antihypertensive medications from a primary care clinic in Valparaiso, Indiana, participated in this six-week quality improvement intervention. Evidence from a comprehensive literature review supports combining patient …

2. Impact Of Gum Chewing On Postoperative Ileus Following Open Heart Surgery, Jacinta Smith

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Improving Door To Ekg Time In The Emergency Department, Juleene J Mcgowan

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

References:

Yiadom, M. Y., Gong, W., Patterson, B., et al. 2022.

Fallacy of Median Door-to-ECG Time: Hidden Opportunities for STEMI Screening Involvement.

Journal of American Heart Association. Https://doi.org/10.11161/JAHA.121.024067

Yiadom, M. Y., Gong W., Bloos S., et al. 2024.

Shorter Door-to-ECG Time is Associated with Improved Mortality in STEMI Patients.

Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024, 13, 2650. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092650

Resuscitating Rapid Response And Code Blue Education, Danielle Fogel

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.

Acls Escape Room: A Gamified Learning Experience, Elizabeth Senecal

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Patient Wait Time And Throughput Interventions In The Cardiology Outpatient Setting, Chioma Ohiri Tawose

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Healthcare collaboration and patient care require effective communication. Poor communication impacts wait time. Inadequate communication in the outpatient cardiology clinic can lead to disruptive patient throughput, or workflow, and extend patient length of visit. The purpose of this project was to implement a means of communication for clinicians and healthcare assistants to improve patient flow and cut down idleness, ultimately reducing patient wait time. The project established the incorporation of a built-in electronic health record communication notification system, the Event Button, for asynchronous communication between staff. A quantitative quality improvement design was used to conduct this project. Inferential and descriptive …

Empowering Nurses In Cardioversion Management, Joel Hutcherson, Abby Gale Perez

Covenant Nurses Week 2026

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Rapid Response Team On In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Events, Sara Everard Tucker, Julie Gale Bell, Stephanie Pigg, Shelby Austin, Kelsey Sawyer, Stephan Smith, Michelle Bradberry, Jonathan Ortegon, Matt Mitchell

Covenant Nurses Week 2026

No abstract provided.

Increasing Repeat Blood Pressure Compliance Rates At A Primary Care Clinic, Anne Giampietro, Kristin Coulter, Sarah Fincham, Julie Nugent-Carney

Publications 2026-present

No abstract provided.

Quality Improvement (Qi) Project Aimed At Reducing 30-Day Hospital Readmissions For Patients With Congestive Heart Failure (Chf) Through Checklist Implementation, Gary Gutierrez

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Abstract

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) remains a leading cause of preventable 30-day hospital readmissions,

especially in outpatient and transitional care settings. This quality improvement (QI) initiative was

launched within a private internal medicine practice in Essex County, New Jersey, to address this issue

by implementing a standardized CHF management checklist. The checklist focused on four key

components: (a) comprehensive medication reconciliation, (b) tailored patient education, (c) timely

follow-up appointments, and (d) improved interdisciplinary communication. By integrating evidence-

based practices into a structured workflow, the QI project aimed to improve care coordination,

empower patients to manage their condition, and reduce preventable …

Implementing A Cardiac Catheterization Pre-Procedure Protocol To Decrease Avoidable Same-Day Cancellations, Christina C. Perry

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Background and significance of the problem: Pediatric congenital heart defect patients are amongst the sickest hospital population. These patients require planned palliation in the cardiac catheterization lab (cath lab), which has a limited number of providers and appointments available. In the cath lab, the percentage of avoidable same-day cancellations for interventional procedures was found to be greater than 30%, representing significant resource utilization opportunities.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop and implement a standardized, evidence-based pre-procedure protocol to decrease avoidable same-day cath lab cancellations.

Goals and objectives: The goals of this project were a 10% decrease in …

Impact Of Multimodal Analgesia In Comparison To Conventional Analgesia In Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patient With Implementation Of An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Order-Set, Rhoda Musyoka, Radhan Gopalani, Maura Falli, Maria Ruiz, Cathleen Charles, Yanija Zhang, Esty Trimino, Laura Dominguez Vasquez, Tom Nguyen

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Background: An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pilot program was implemented for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures under a single cardiothoracic surgeon in May 2024 across two community hospitals. We assessed the impact of multimodal analgesia facilitated through the ERAS CABG order-set compared to the non-ERAS (conventional) CABG order-set.

Methods: This study was an Institutional Review Board-approved, multi-site, retrospective chart review of participants admitted to two community hospitals for a CABG procedure from June 2024 to January 2025. Participants who utilized the preand post-ERAS or the pre- and post-conventional CABG order-sets were included. The primary outcome was the opioid …

Orthostatic Hypotension In Older Adults And Its Economic Impact On The Healthcare System: A Systematic Literature Review, Olushola E. Ilogho, Jennifer Broyles, Viet Le, Denise Rizzolo

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

ABSTRACT

Orthostatic Hypotension (OH) has been shown to lead to poor quality of life, falls, and death. Literature suggests that falls from OH may be preventable, therefore opportunities to reduce its associated cost to the healthcare system exist. This literature review aims to evaluate the importance of diagnosing and treating OH in older adult patients. OH is the drop in blood pressure upon changing to an upright position. This acute hemodynamic drop in blood pressure causes hypoperfusion in the brain, leading to dizziness, syncope, and falls. An extensive literature search for publications in PubMed and Cumulative Index in Nursing and …

Policy Review Of The Aha Clinical Practice Guideline For Congestive Heart Failure: Evaluating Best Practices, Brenda E. Garcia

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a significant public health challenge that impacts various populations and contributes to rising hospital admission rates.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this scholarly project was: For healthcare policymakers and interprofessional teams (P), how does a policy review of the American Heart Association’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for Heart Failure (I), guided by the CDC’s Polaris Framework (C), conducted over a 12-week period (T), evaluate alignment with evidence-based practices and potential for adoption in the care of patients with congestive heart failure (O)?

Evidence: This scholarly project focused on reviewing the current clinical guidelines …

Bowel Regimen Protocol Implementation For Pediatric Patients Following Cardiac Surgery, Eryn Watson

Dissertations

Problem: Pediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at an increased risk of constipation following cardiac surgery, which contributes to complications and delays in recovery. Standardized protocols are effective tools for prophylactic management of constipation. However, there is no current standardized protocol in place for postoperative bowel management in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (CICU).

Method: This quality improvement project (QI) used a descriptive design with pre- and post-implementation data collection to evaluate the effects of a postoperative bowel regimen protocol on constipation rates and compliance with ordering prophylactic bowel regimens. Convenience sampling was used to identify patients …

Impact Of Gum Chewing On Postoperative Ileus Following Open Heart Surgery, Jacinta Smith, Mary Jo Kelly

2025 Swedish FISH (Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions in Healthcare) Conference

No abstract provided.

Reducing Respiratory Compromise In The Cardiac Cath Lab With An Innovative Practice Change, Kathryn Cepero, Melanie Jorgenson, Christopher Brown, Juan N Pulido, Mary Jo Kelly

2025 Swedish FISH (Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions in Healthcare) Conference

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of The American College Of Cardiology And American Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines For Statin Therapy In Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Edward Eloy Iruegas

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The incidence of type 2 diabetes has significantly increased over the past decade, making it a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (Banach et al., 2022). Individuals with type 2 diabetes are four times more likely to develop atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, accounting for up to a 75% mortality rate. Despite this, the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remains underestimated and undertreated in this population (Banach et al., 2022). The purpose of this project was to enhance adherence to the American College of Cardiology 2019 and the American Diabetes Association 2023 clinical practice guidelines regarding statin therapy for patients with type …

Early Mobilization In Post-Operative Cardiac Patients, Bailey Robertson, Trey Keesee

Covenant Nurses Week 2025

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Shift Length On Burnout And Job Or Life Satisfaction Among Allied Healthcare Professionals, Tareq F. Alotaibi, Abdulmohsen Altayyar, Muteb Al Muflih, Nawaf Alqahtani, Naif Alhawiti, Badi A. Alotaibi, Sami Al Ossaimi, Hassan Y. Aljohani, Mobarak Alqahtani, Taha Ismaeil, Mohammed Al Qahtani, Saleh Al Garni

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Healthcare professionals are critical to community well-being, but the 12-versus 8-hour shifts on their stress and burnout are unclear. This study examines the effects of work patterns on the quality of life, job satisfaction, and burnout among allied healthcare professionals. Method: a validated questionnaire was used. A descriptive analysis, independent samples t-test and Mann–Whitney U test were used, and the significance level was p < 0.05. Results: Among the 340 participants, the mean age was 28 years, and most were women (63.5%), single (58%), and worked 8-hour shifts (54.4%). Most (78%) of the participants reported their job satisfaction …

Using Ehr Reminders To Control Hypertension, Umme Kulsoom Ghous, Logan Mcculley, Danielle C. Hall, Linda Katherine Lambert, Laura Reed Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-Bc, Cne

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background

Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney diseases but is often under-diagnosed and poorly managed. Electronic Health Records (EHR) can help by providing automated reminders to recheck elevated blood pressure (BP) readings, ensuring accurate measurements, and guiding clinical interventions. This study aims to determine if EHR-based reminders improve BP control in adult patients aged 21 and older, focusing on hypertension diagnosis accuracy and timely management.

Methods

After a literature review, the study took place in a primary care clinic and only included patients with an existing diagnosis of hypertension. Thirty patients were included in the study. …

Timing Of Neurologic Pupil Index Assessments In Comatose Patients Undergoing Target Temperature Management After Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Jill Carington, Cherie Fox, Teresa Wavra, Michael P Simanonok

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Patient-Centered Efficiency: Reducing Cardiology Clinic No-Shows Using Technology, Pre-Visit Planning & Patient Resources, Pat Shirey

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects 48% of U.S. adults, requiring regular cardiology visits to manage risk factors and the early detection of complications (American Heart Association, 2019). No-shows disrupt continuity of care, worsen health outcomes (Choi et al., 2020), and decrease clinic efficiency (Goossens et al., 2022). A North Texas cardiology clinic reported a 31.9% overall no-show rate and a 42.1% no-show rate for new patients, costing $1.3 million annually.

Purpose: This quality improvement project aimed to reduce no-show rates through a patient-centered cardiology appointment bundle to improve continuity, patient outcomes, and efficiency.

Methods: This eight-week project utilized the Plan-Do-Study-Act …

Zoll® Immediate Pad Placement (Zipp) Pilot: Optimizing Aed Pad Placement And Reducing Time To Defibrillation, Jonathan Eyestone, Dana Gilbreth, Amanda Maloney, Tina Pham

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.