Development Of A Standardized Transfer Acceptance Bundle To Improve Team Collaboration During The Transfer From The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit To The Surgical Unit, Pamela Morrison

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background/Significance: The project site utilizes a high reliability framework to support safety and quality improvement. Although the infant-toddler surgical unit frequently accepts transfers of surgical patients from the ICU, there was no standardized process in place.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop and implement a standardized transfer acceptance process bundle for patients transferring from the ICU to the inpatient surgical unit.

Methods: This Quality Improvement project utilized a Plan-Do-Study-Act model to guide the project implementation. The standardized transfer acceptance process bundle included APRN use of the I-PASS hand-off tool, an RN and APRN bedside huddle at the …

Adolescent Mental Health Training For Middle School Educators, Sarah Minton

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Abstract

Background: Adolescent mental health disorders are an increasing concern in the United States. School systems, specifically educators, are in the unique role to aid in early identification of mental health disorders, as well to intervene in mental health distress. However, mental health training for educators is lacking, leaving educators unprepared to manage mental health concerns within their classroom.

Purpose: The purpose was to utilize an evidence-based training, the “Teacher Knowledge Update Guide” from TeenMentalHealth.org to train middle school educators on the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions in the adolescent population with the intent to increase awareness, knowledge, …

The Negative Impact Of Excessive Screen Time On Language Development In Children Under 6-Years-Old: An Integrative Review With Screen Time Reduction Toolkit And Presentation For Outpatient Pediatric And Family Health Providers, Cristina Kuta

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background. Increased amounts of recreational screen time, defined as time watching television and DVDs, playing videogames, and using computers, tablets, and cellular phones without academic purpose, and the lack of effective media use assessment and patient education being done by primary care providers is associated with increased risk of language developmental delays for young children under 6-years-old.

Purpose. The purpose of this integrative review is to develop a toolkit that provides education for providers and families on the adverse effects of excessive screen time on language development in children younger than 6-years-old and evidence-based screen time reduction strategies that can …

Improving Hpv Vaccination Initiation And Completion Rates: A Qi Project, Princy M. Varughese

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and is the cause of most cervical cancers in women, as well as anogenital cancers, oropharyngeal cancer, and genital warts in both men and women (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2014b). The HPV vaccine is recommended for preteen girls and boys to protect against HPV infections (CDC, 2011). In line with the goal of Healthy People 2020, the purpose of this evidence-based quality improvement (QI) project was to implement a text message reminder system, and calculate the completion rate of the 3-dose HPV vaccination series among adolescents …

Cup Feeding In The Neonatal Icu: The Influence Of Country, Belief, Preference, And Past Behavior, Sameh Ghareeb

Doctoral Dissertations

Background/ Purpose: Cup feeding has been identified as a safe alternative for preterm infants who are not able to fully breastfeed, and it has been recommended by international organizations like World Health Organization, yet the practice is limited worldwide. One potential reason this alternative is underutilized is lack of health care providers’ (HCP) knowledge and negative beliefs regarding cup feeding. Jordan and the United States have different health systems, languages, cultures, and economies. A cross cultural comparison of HCP’s knowledge and beliefs in these two contrasting countries may yield some interesting and valuable findings that may further inform clinicians …

Eat Well, Live Actively: A Primary Care Interventional Program For The Treatment Of Childhood Obesity, Julianne M. Randlemon

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Over the last thirty years, childhood obesity has become one of the presiding diseases in the pediatric population. Last year the CDC (2012) reported that 12.5 million children under the age of five were not only overweight but also obese. This growing trend has been inadequately addressed by the United States preventive healthcare system. The pandemic has continued to spread: America’s obese children have substantially contributed to the ever-growing fiscal demands of health care in the United States. Olshansky et al. (2005) suggest this will in turn translate into the first generation of American adults that will be sicker and …