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Improving Behavioral Health And Social Determinants Of Health Screening In Primary Care, Caitlin Gerity Ba, Rn, Dnpc
Improving Behavioral Health And Social Determinants Of Health Screening In Primary Care, Caitlin Gerity Ba, Rn, Dnpc
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Purpose: Detection and intervention of depression, substance use disorder, and social determinants of health (SDOH) in primary care improves quality of life, prevents complications, reduces health care costs and inequities, and leads to health promotion. This project aimed to increase behavioral health and SDOH screening rates in primary care through implementation of a screening process utilizing validated patient questionnaires.
Methods: A pre-intervention assessment was conducted with Providers A and B. A process was then developed for screening patients at annual exam visits, utilizing the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-2, the Single Alcohol and Substance Abuse Screening Questions, and a SDOH Questionnaire. …
Screening For Palliative Care Services In An Assisted Living Facility, Maria Delia Crosby
Screening For Palliative Care Services In An Assisted Living Facility, Maria Delia Crosby
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Background: Palliative care services remain under-utilized, even as evidence suggests that early palliative care leads to positive health outcomes, reduced ED visits, and substantial cost savings. Barriers include a lack of knowledge of palliative care services in the community, and under-utilization of validated assessment tools, including a symptom checklist. Aims of this project: 1. To determine whether the integration of validated community-based palliative care screening tool in an assisted living setting will identify older adults with unmet palliative care needs. 2. To determine if tool implementation could lead to a referral for palliative care consultation.
Methods: A screening tool developed …