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Ventilator Weaning Protocol, Manpreet Mahal May 2026

Ventilator Weaning Protocol, Manpreet Mahal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Implementation Of A Standardized Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Depression Screening Workflow In An Outpatient Psychiatric Setting, Jephline Okoth May 2026

Implementation Of A Standardized Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Depression Screening Workflow In An Outpatient Psychiatric Setting, Jephline Okoth

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Staff Education On The Administration Of Long-Acting Antipsychotic Injections And Its Effect On Outcomes, Matilda Che May 2026

Staff Education On The Administration Of Long-Acting Antipsychotic Injections And Its Effect On Outcomes, Matilda Che

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Trauma-Informed De-Escalation Staff Education For Outpatient Psychiatric Nursing, Alice Sesay May 2026

Trauma-Informed De-Escalation Staff Education For Outpatient Psychiatric Nursing, Alice Sesay

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Improving Medication Adherence In Outpatient Mental Health Care Through Staff Education And Training, Nonye Frances Nwokoro May 2026

Improving Medication Adherence In Outpatient Mental Health Care Through Staff Education And Training, Nonye Frances Nwokoro

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Staff Education On Crisis Management Protocol For Aggressive Behaviors In Patients With Developmental Disabilities, Kenneth Mbuen May 2026

Staff Education On Crisis Management Protocol For Aggressive Behaviors In Patients With Developmental Disabilities, Kenneth Mbuen

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Staff Education To Improve End-Of- Life Pain Management Confidence Among Long-Term Care Nurses, Andrea Osuji May 2026

Staff Education To Improve End-Of- Life Pain Management Confidence Among Long-Term Care Nurses, Andrea Osuji

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Staff Education To Use Best Practices For Implementing And Utilizing The Digital Depression Screening Tool In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Robert James May 2026

Staff Education To Use Best Practices For Implementing And Utilizing The Digital Depression Screening Tool In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Robert James

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Underdiagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder And Under Utilization Of The Mood Disorder Questionnaire, Sandeep Grewal May 2026

Underdiagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder And Under Utilization Of The Mood Disorder Questionnaire, Sandeep Grewal

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No abstract provided.


Staff Education Intervention To Improve Staff Knowledge And Competency In Supporting Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Self-Management, Dorothy Chudi-Agbaku May 2026

Staff Education Intervention To Improve Staff Knowledge And Competency In Supporting Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Self-Management, Dorothy Chudi-Agbaku

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Staff Education To Improve Phq-9 Knowledge, Confidence, And Competency In An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Zainab Lawal May 2026

Staff Education To Improve Phq-9 Knowledge, Confidence, And Competency In An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Zainab Lawal

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No abstract provided.


Improving Postpartum Depression Screening Through Psychiatry Clinical Staff Education, Michael Enwere May 2026

Improving Postpartum Depression Screening Through Psychiatry Clinical Staff Education, Michael Enwere

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Improving Nursing Orientation: A Preceptor-Led Competency Program, Brandy Tanesa Broadway May 2026

Improving Nursing Orientation: A Preceptor-Led Competency Program, Brandy Tanesa Broadway

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Staff Education Project:  Cultural Competency For Outpatient Nurses Caring For Adult Patients With Suds, Chloe Hylaire May 2026

Staff Education Project:  Cultural Competency For Outpatient Nurses Caring For Adult Patients With Suds, Chloe Hylaire

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Structured Communication Education Program To Improve Interprofessional Communication In An Outpatient Mental Health Organization, Doris Ofodile May 2026

Structured Communication Education Program To Improve Interprofessional Communication In An Outpatient Mental Health Organization, Doris Ofodile

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Perceptions Of Instructional Accommodations Among Nursing Students With Information Processing Disorder, Imaobong Aliyu Apr 2026

Perceptions Of Instructional Accommodations Among Nursing Students With Information Processing Disorder, Imaobong Aliyu

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Instructional accommodations in nursing education often emphasize testing adjustments, while classroom-based instructional support for students with information processing challenges remains underexamined. This descriptive qualitative study explored pre-licensure nursing students’ perceptions of instructional accommodations for students with information processing disorders in Southern California. Guided by humanistic learning theory, the study addressed the research question: What are the perceptions of instructional accommodations in the classroom setting among pre-licensure nursing students with information processing disorders? Seven pre-licensure nursing students participated in semistructured Zoom interviews. Data were analyzed using an inductive process consistent with Saldaña’s analytic approach. Analysis revealed one overarching theme- Instructional accommodations …


Optimizing The Charge Nurse Role To Improve Workflow And Communication In A Community Living Center, Ndidi Kalu Ibe Apr 2026

Optimizing The Charge Nurse Role To Improve Workflow And Communication In A Community Living Center, Ndidi Kalu Ibe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project evaluated the impact of optimizing the charge nurse role on workflow efficiency and communication within a Community Living Center. Identified practice gaps included role ambiguity, inconsistent delegation, and communication breakdowns, which contributed to delays in care and decreased staff satisfaction. An evidence-based approach was used to standardize charge nurse responsibilities, strengthen leadership practices, and introduce structured communication processes. The project demonstrated that improving role clarity and leadership consistency supports more effective delegation, enhances team communication, and improves care coordination. Outcome included increased staff engagement, improved workflow efficiency, and enhanced patient safety. This initiative …


Staff Education On Structured Phq-9 Administration To Enhance Depression Screening In Outpatient Mental Health Care, Zekarias F. Abessa Apr 2026

Staff Education On Structured Phq-9 Administration To Enhance Depression Screening In Outpatient Mental Health Care, Zekarias F. Abessa

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In outpatient mental health settings, inconsistent use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) due to gaps in knowledge and lack of standardized training can lead to missed opportunities for early identification of depression and delayed treatment. Mental health nurses play a key role in screening and early intervention, underscoring the criticality of this role in practice. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project explored whether a structured PHQ-9 staff education program could improve staff knowledge compared to baseline practice. The project involved using an intervention-based quality improvement design to enhance staff knowledge of administering and interpreting the PHQ-9 screening tool. …


Telehealth Workflow Optimization, Taku Ajongakoh Stella Apr 2026

Telehealth Workflow Optimization, Taku Ajongakoh Stella

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) project addresses the 36% telehealth no-show rate at an outpatient behavioral health clinic in Maryland. High attrition rates currently compromise continuity of care and result in a projected annual revenue loss of $124,000. The present project proposed a standardized workflow redesign in the current Integrated Care Approach (ICA) notes Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to address the manual outreach inconsistency. Significant interventions involved the activation of automated multimodal reminders at 72-hour, 24-hour, and 1-hour intervals, and the obligatory 24-hour technical pre-verification connection. Moreover, the project introduced a systematic 48-hour follow-up procedure of missed visits to …


Empowering Nurses To Save Lives: Suicide Prevention Education And Training For Outpatient Nurses In Prince George’S County, Maryland, Oludoyin O. Ajala Apr 2026

Empowering Nurses To Save Lives: Suicide Prevention Education And Training For Outpatient Nurses In Prince George’S County, Maryland, Oludoyin O. Ajala

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Suicide remains a significant public health concern, with increasing prevalence across diverse populations. Outpatient nurses frequently encounter individuals at risk for suicide; however, many report limited confidence and inconsistent use of evidence-based assessment tools, contributing to missed opportunities for early intervention. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice staff education project was to implement a structured suicide prevention education program to improve nurses’ knowledge, confidence, and ability to identify and manage suicide risk. The practice-focused question examined whether implementing a structured suicide prevention education program for outpatient nurses would increase knowledge and confidence in identifying and intervening with patients …


Staff Education On The Implementation Of Walking Interventions, Cynthia Ononobi Apr 2026

Staff Education On The Implementation Of Walking Interventions, Cynthia Ononobi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The doctoral project was a staff education project aimed at improving the knowledge of psychiatric nurses on the use of structured walking interventions to manage depression. The practice problem was related to the lack of consistency in the application of walking as a treatment for depression. This gap was significant to address because psychiatric nurses are in the center of behavioral activation, and insufficient knowledge may deny patients the right to potentially valuable, affordable, and nonpharmacological treatment. The practice-based question was: Among psychiatric nursing staff does education on structured walking intervention, compared to standard care, improve staff knowledge and skills …


Executive Summary: Executive Leadership System Improvement Improving Depression Screening And Follow Up Processes, Rebecca Geneiveve Hidalgo Salomon Apr 2026

Executive Summary: Executive Leadership System Improvement Improving Depression Screening And Follow Up Processes, Rebecca Geneiveve Hidalgo Salomon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Depression remains a significant public health burden in the United States, contributing to disability, healthcare utilization, and economic cost. Internal 2024 audits at the project site identified variability in Patient Health Questionnaire 9 PHQ 9 screening and follow up processes, with 68% of screenings completed, 55% of follow ups timely, and disparities among patients with limited English proficiency. These findings indicate a systems level reliability and equity gap. This executive leadership system improvement project focused on developing a standardized, nurse led, electronic health record supported workflow to improve PHQ 9 completion and timely follow up. The practice focused question asked …


Nurse Education On Nonpharmacological Management Of Knee Osteoarthritis, Toyin Mary Ajayi Apr 2026

Nurse Education On Nonpharmacological Management Of Knee Osteoarthritis, Toyin Mary Ajayi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aims to fill the gaps in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in adults aged 40 to 75 years in a primary care practice. Knee OA is a common chronic disease that significantly impacts pain, mobility, and quality of life. Although there is empirical evidence that nonpharmacological interventions, including exercise, weight control, and self-management education, are effective, these methods are not consistently used in clinical practice, and pharmacologic treatment continues to be used. The project was designed to inform healthcare personnel about evidence-based nonpharmacological strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce reliance on …


Staff Education On Early Sepsis Recognition For Medical-Surgical Nurses In The Acute Care Setting, Nadine Nzenga Udom Apr 2026

Staff Education On Early Sepsis Recognition For Medical-Surgical Nurses In The Acute Care Setting, Nadine Nzenga Udom

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In this staff education project, I targeted early sepsis recognition and response among medical-surgical nurses. The practice gap at the site was nurses’ limited knowledge of sepsis indicators and screening tools, which contributed to delayed escalation of care. The practice-focused question guiding the project was “Does educating medical-surgical nurses on early sepsis recognition and response improve knowledge of early sepsis recognition and response?” I applied the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) and Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice (JHEBP) models to design a structured sepsis education program for nursing staff. I searched for peer-reviewed literature via databases accessed through the …


Staff Education To Improve Knowledge Of Evidence-Based Engagement Strategies To Reduce No-Show Rates, Jerrica Luster Apr 2026

Staff Education To Improve Knowledge Of Evidence-Based Engagement Strategies To Reduce No-Show Rates, Jerrica Luster

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

High no-show rates in outpatient mental health settings remain a persistent barrier to effective care delivery, negatively affecting continuity of care, patient outcomes, and access to services. In the identified practice setting, inconsistent use of evidence-based engagement strategies beyond standard reminder practices contributed to missed appointments. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was to evaluate whether a structured staff education intervention on evidence-based engagement strategies would improve staff knowledge as a foundation for enhancing appointment adherence. A quantitative pre- and posttest design was used to evaluate knowledge change following the intervention. Participants included outpatient mental health clinic …


Staff Education To Nurses To Increase Nursing Staff Knowledge On Qsofa, Pamela Robert Apr 2026

Staff Education To Nurses To Increase Nursing Staff Knowledge On Qsofa, Pamela Robert

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project evaluated the effectiveness of a structured staff education program aimed at improving nurses’ knowledge and confidence in early sepsis recognition and management using the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) tool. Despite the availability of evidence-based screening methods, inconsistent application and limited nurse confidence were identified as key practice gaps. Guided by the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice model and the ADDIE instructional design framework, an educational intervention was developed and delivered to hospital-based nurses, focusing on qSOFA criteria, early identification of sepsis, and nurse-driven escalation pathways aligned with current clinical guidelines. A pre- …


Staff Education To Integrate Evidence-Based Practice Of Music Therapy As An Adjunct To Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety And The Use Of Anxiety Screening Tool In An Outpatient Clinic, Virginia Bahena Apr 2026

Staff Education To Integrate Evidence-Based Practice Of Music Therapy As An Adjunct To Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety And The Use Of Anxiety Screening Tool In An Outpatient Clinic, Virginia Bahena

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential for improving quality, safety, and outcomes in healthcare; however, gaps in staff knowledge and readiness continue to limit consistent implementation in outpatient settings. This Doctor of Nursing Practice project was a practice-focused quality improvement initiative designed to evaluate the impact of a targeted staff education intervention on EBP knowledge and readiness. The practice-focused question guiding the project was: Does a targeted staff education intervention improve knowledge and readiness to integrate brief music therapy as an adjunct to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and appropriately utilize the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) screening tool in an outpatient setting? …


Staff Education To Improve Knowledge On Discharge Planning And Transitions Of Care For Chronically Ill Patients, Cynthia Adebisi Kadiri Apr 2026

Staff Education To Improve Knowledge On Discharge Planning And Transitions Of Care For Chronically Ill Patients, Cynthia Adebisi Kadiri

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Patients with chronic conditions have the tendency to return to the hospital. Staff education to address high-rate re-hospitalization among patients with chronic conditions is the focus of my Doctor of Nursing Practice project. This is a significant practice problem, since patient outcomes and increased healthcare costs is compromised. Regarding re-hospitalization prevention and ultimate aid in reducing readmissions among people with chronic conditions, the project was used to enhance the knowledge of the nursing staff and competence in transitions of care and discharge planning. The project included 10 nurses who are regularly involved in discharging patients in the medical outpatient clinic. …


Enhancing Post‑Discharge Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Project To Reduce 30‑Day Readmission Rates For Patients With Schizoaffective Disorder, Samson Laryea Norteye Apr 2026

Enhancing Post‑Discharge Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Project To Reduce 30‑Day Readmission Rates For Patients With Schizoaffective Disorder, Samson Laryea Norteye

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This DNP quality improvement project aimed to reduce 30-day readmission rates for patients with schizoaffective disorder (SAD) by enhancing discharge planning interventions. Using pre- and post-intervention methods, the project compared readmission rates before and after implementing interventions and gathered feedback from patients and staff to identify barriers and facilitators. The intervention bundle included patient education, participation in psychotherapy or support groups, medication reconciliation, and the use of long-acting injectables (LAIs) during hospitalization and prior to discharge. Evaluation of postintervention data revealed that none of the 10 patients in the intervention group were readmitted within 30 days, indicating a significant reduction …


An Educational Intervention To Increase Nurses’ Knowledge And Confidence Of Patient Mobility, Debbie Ann Pytak Apr 2026

An Educational Intervention To Increase Nurses’ Knowledge And Confidence Of Patient Mobility, Debbie Ann Pytak

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Immobility is a significant concern given that nearly half of all hospitalized adults are immobile during their hospitalization, placing them at increased risk for adverse outcomes. As a result, it is critical for nurses to implement strategies that promote safe, structured patient mobility. Thus, the purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to determine if an educational intervention focused on patient mobility and standardized mobility tool utilization increased knowledge and confidence among nursing staff in an acute care setting. Ten participants volunteered to attend the educational intervention. The average age of the participants was 44.30 years (SD …