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Resilience Training For Va Primary Care Providers, Elizabeth A. Recupero
Resilience Training For Va Primary Care Providers, Elizabeth A. Recupero
Instructional Design Capstones Collection
Physician burnout syndrome is epidemic within the U.S. healthcare system. Burnout is defined by three main criteria: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a low sense of personal accomplishment, and its prevalence is highest among primary care providers. The VA’s All Employee Survey (AES) demonstrates that more than 50% of physicians working for the VA Healthcare System exhibit at least one of these symptoms. The literature discusses that this syndrome can be improved by increasing physician resilience. This capstone project first analyzed the need for resiliency training among VA primary care providers. After the needs analysis, an online training that encompassed mindfulness …
Hepatitis C Virus Education For Nurse Practitioners In Primary Care, Michele Broskey
Hepatitis C Virus Education For Nurse Practitioners In Primary Care, Michele Broskey
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Purpose: The object of this Quality Improvement (QI) project was to appraise the effectiveness of a web-based education resource for APN’s knowledge of HCV recommendations.
Methods: An educational intervention was conducted for APNs working in primary care medicine to increase provider knowledge of screening, diagnosing and management of viral Hepatitis C which utilized a web-based provider-specific curricula. A pre-test and post-test survey was used to assess the APN’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) regarding the current published evidence. Continuing education credits and small financial incentives were offered for participation. The curriculum was evaluated by an Infectious Disease expert APN.
Results: …
Treatment & Management Of Acute Sinusitis In The Primary Care Setting, Vanessa Trieu
Treatment & Management Of Acute Sinusitis In The Primary Care Setting, Vanessa Trieu
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Sinusitis is a leading cause of primary care visits. The majority of cases are due to a viral infection, which can be self-treated with supportive care. Many patients are unaware of this and seek medical attention prematurely, incurring significant healthcare costs and resulting in antibiotic misuse. On the other hand, a prolonged infection or the presence of atypical symptoms does warrant medical attention and can potentially lead to untoward consequences if inadequately treated. The purpose of this project is to provide patient education on the expected course of an acute sinus infection and how to proceed with management.