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No More Line Mix-Ups: The Label Solution, Alexis Spain, Holly Mckeethan, Lindsey Garvey, Molly Andersen, Natalie Romei, Catherine Fritz, Abigail Munoz, Kc Chamberlain Jun 2025

No More Line Mix-Ups: The Label Solution, Alexis Spain, Holly Mckeethan, Lindsey Garvey, Molly Andersen, Natalie Romei, Catherine Fritz, Abigail Munoz, Kc Chamberlain

2024

No abstract provided.


Improving Ambulation And Safety Related To Complex Medical Equipment In Inpatient Settings, Kellie Chin, Allie Fox, Destiny Gaines, Luke Hernandez, Natalie Kauppila, Taylor Potraza Jun 2025

Improving Ambulation And Safety Related To Complex Medical Equipment In Inpatient Settings, Kellie Chin, Allie Fox, Destiny Gaines, Luke Hernandez, Natalie Kauppila, Taylor Potraza

2024

No abstract provided.


From Bed To Better: An Interdisciplinary Approach To Establish Early Mobility & Routine Among Pediatric Hematology Oncology Patients, Emerson Emerson, Kayla Boxer, Kennedi Mcclain, Kylie Hollander, Mckenna Landon, Shannon Wheeler Jun 2025

From Bed To Better: An Interdisciplinary Approach To Establish Early Mobility & Routine Among Pediatric Hematology Oncology Patients, Emerson Emerson, Kayla Boxer, Kennedi Mcclain, Kylie Hollander, Mckenna Landon, Shannon Wheeler

2024

No abstract provided.


Quality Improvement Project Impact Of Weekly Mentorship On Compassion Fatigue In Critical Care Nurses, Susan Livengood Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Impact Of Weekly Mentorship On Compassion Fatigue In Critical Care Nurses, Susan Livengood

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Compassion fatigue is defined as the physical and mental exhaustion and emotional withdrawal experienced by those who care for sick or traumatized people over an extended period. Without proactive intervention, compassion fatigue will continue to affect healthcare workers, leading to dissatisfaction in the workplace. Mentorship is an intervention that has been identified for improving the incidence of compassion fatigue. This quality improvement project implemented and evaluated a mentorship program for critical care nurses in a 227-bed acute care facility that has a 36-bed intensive care unit. The project evaluated the impact of weekly mentoring sessions on compassion fatigue in critical …


Quality Improvement Project Educating Family Of Patients Dealing With Substance Use Disorder, Emmanuella Edekobi Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Educating Family Of Patients Dealing With Substance Use Disorder, Emmanuella Edekobi

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) creates significant hardships for individuals and their families. Although families play a vital role in recovery, they may not know how to provide effective support. To address this, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project introduced a structured educational program for non-professional caregivers at an outpatient psychiatric clinic. The goal was to enhance caregivers' confidence and readiness to support their loved ones during recovery (Filiz & Polat, 2022). Participants completed the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis showed a significant improvement in confidence (t(9) = -26.00, p < .001, Cohen's d = 8.22), supported by the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test (z = -2.88, p = .004) (Rezaie et al., 2022). The project was grounded in Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory, using observational learning, reinforcement, and real-life examples. Caregivers gained practical strategies, emotional support, and a clearer understanding of their role (Mardani et al., 2023). Initial uncertainty gave way to increased comfort through group support. These findings suggest that even low-cost, brief interventions can strengthen caregiver self-efficacy. Incorporating family education into addiction treatment may improve outcomes in outpatient mental health settings (Kellar & Kelvin, 2020).


Quality Improvement Project Improving Nurse Self-Efficacy In Completing Person-Centered Care Plans, Divya Iype Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Improving Nurse Self-Efficacy In Completing Person-Centered Care Plans, Divya Iype

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Person-centered care planning (PCCP) is a cornerstone of psychiatric nursing practice, yet many nurses lack the training and confidence to implement it effectively. This quality improvement project addressed a practice gap in nurse self-efficacy regarding PCCP completion at an acute psychiatric hospital. A care plan completion rate of 88%, below the institutional benchmark of 100%, prompted an intervention. This project’s purpose was to enhance nurse self-efficacy in implementing PCCP by providing focused training on trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and person-centered care planning. The project used a pre-post intervention design to assess the impact of the intervention, with self-efficacy measured using …


Quality Improvement Project Implementing A Hand Hygiene Compliance Program, Daisy Jean-Pierre Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Implementing A Hand Hygiene Compliance Program, Daisy Jean-Pierre

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Hand hygiene remains a cornerstone of infection prevention in healthcare, yet gaps in compliance persist among nursing staff, contributing to preventable healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and patient harm. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project, conducted at Piedmont Henry Hospital, was to implement and evaluate an educational intervention targeting nurse managers, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge, self-efficacy, and leadership in promoting hand hygiene compliance. The project addressed the identified problem of inconsistent hand hygiene practices among frontline staff, which was linked to insufficient leadership engagement and ongoing barriers such as time constraints and resource limitations. The …


Quality Improvement Project The Impact Of Increased Use Of High-Fidelity Nursing Simulation On Transfer Of Knowledge And The Correlation With Course Pass Rates, Debra Kilcrease Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project The Impact Of Increased Use Of High-Fidelity Nursing Simulation On Transfer Of Knowledge And The Correlation With Course Pass Rates, Debra Kilcrease

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Ongoing nursing shortages and limited clinical preceptor availability have made it increasingly difficult for nursing programs to secure traditional clinical placements. In response, simulation-based learning (SBL) has gained support as an evidence-based strategy to supplement clinical education while maintaining transfer of knowledge. This quality improvement project examined whether increasing SBL hours, as a partial replacement for traditional clinical hours, impacted course pass rates in a practical nursing program. Course pass rates served as an indicator of knowledge transfer. Guided by the Jeffries Simulation Theory, the intervention emphasized learner engagement, structured simulation design, and debriefing to support clinical reasoning. A retrospective, …


Quality Improvement Project Improving Employee Satisfaction And Retention Through A Structured Training Process, Dawn Lundgren Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Improving Employee Satisfaction And Retention Through A Structured Training Process, Dawn Lundgren

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The DNP project aimed to evaluate the impact of a structured new-hire training program on employee retention and job satisfaction within a hospice organization. Insufficient training for new employees can lead to a high staff turnover rate, stress, decreased job satisfaction, and poor quality of care. The quality improvement project utilized a pre-post intervention design over an eight-week period, comparing retention rates and job satisfaction scores before and after project implementation. Employee retention was measured as a binary outcome (retained or left), and job satisfaction was assessed through a seven-item survey rated on a five-point Likert scale. A total of …


Quality Improvement Project Impacting Provider Efficiency And Burnout With Standardized Ordering Tools, Carly Meredith Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Impacting Provider Efficiency And Burnout With Standardized Ordering Tools, Carly Meredith

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems promises better interoperability, transparency, patient safety, and care quality. However, concerns about increased provider stress and burnout are rising, suggesting a link between burnout and EHR use. This project aimed to evaluate whether improving EHR efficiency could reduce burnout rates. While literature highlights the need for enhanced training, effective methods remain unclear and challenge whether there is data supporting improvements or merely the perceived usefulness of these activities as identified through the Technology Acceptance Model. For this project, a preference list was created for commonly used orders with pre-selected defaults to streamline …


Quality Improvement Project Improving The Management Of Diabetes In A Primary Care Setting Through Staff Education, Chibuzo Okereke Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Improving The Management Of Diabetes In A Primary Care Setting Through Staff Education, Chibuzo Okereke

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Managing chronic disease, such as type 2 diabetes, requires effective patient education. This quality improvement project aimed to improve staff knowledge and confidence in delivering diabetes education using the evidence-based teach-back method. Eight staff members (physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and a clinic manager) of a suburban primary care clinic in Houston, Texas, were involved in the project by participating in structured educational sessions. The Always Use Teach-Back Conviction and Confidence Scale (CCS) and a Diabetes Knowledge Test 2 (DKT2) were validated instruments to measure data pre- and post-intervention. A quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design was used, and the …


Enhancing Pre-Licensure Bsn Students' Clinical Knowledge And Confidence In Blood Transfusion Via Postpartum High-Fidelity Simulation, Tresia Rouse Jun 2025

Enhancing Pre-Licensure Bsn Students' Clinical Knowledge And Confidence In Blood Transfusion Via Postpartum High-Fidelity Simulation, Tresia Rouse

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Blood transfusion administration is a complex nursing skill registered nurses require in bedside settings, regardless of experience level. Nursing students are expected to be practice-ready upon graduation. A significant concern in nursing academia is the insufficient exposure to administering blood products, which many pre-licensure nursing students lack in clinical and educational environments. This gap in nursing curricula can compromise students’ preparedness to perform this skill in real-world scenarios. The core purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement (QI) project was to enhance clinical knowledge and impact self-confidence regarding blood transfusion administration and management, specifically by implementing a …


Quality Improvement Project Evaluating The Impact Of Specialized Blood Pressure Measurement (Bpm) Training On Nursing Faculty's Knowledge And Self-Efficacy In Teaching Bpm, Heba Sadaka Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Evaluating The Impact Of Specialized Blood Pressure Measurement (Bpm) Training On Nursing Faculty's Knowledge And Self-Efficacy In Teaching Bpm, Heba Sadaka

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Accurate blood pressure measurement (BPM) is crucial for the proper diagnosis and management of hypertension. However, BPM errors are common and may lead to under- or overtreatment, negatively impacting patients. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to retrain nursing faculty on BPM practices based on the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) clinical guidelines. A quasi-experimental pre-/post-intervention design was used. The intervention consisted of an online specialized training video developed by the Idaho Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Prevention Program. Nursing faculty’s BPM knowledge and self-efficacy were measured before and after the training using the …


Quality Improvement Project Enhancing Self-Efficacy In Managing Patient No-Shows: A Staff-Focused Intervention, Aaron Wabang Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Enhancing Self-Efficacy In Managing Patient No-Shows: A Staff-Focused Intervention, Aaron Wabang

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

No-shows are widely reported in behavioral health venues. They hinder continuity of care, decrease clinic efficiency, and compromise patient care. The solution requires addressing patients’ behavior and internal facility processes. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to reduce no-show rates by providing staff with tools and enhancing their self-efficacy in managing appointments. The project was conducted in a rural East Texas behavioral clinic. Clinic staff reported challenges with patient reminders, scheduling, and follow-up issues that cause increased no-shows. The QI project aimed to empower staff by providing evidence-based scheduling strategies and decision support resources to enhance their confidence and attendance …


Identifying And Exploring Successful Leadership Strategies To Improve Nurse Retention, Jennifer Triggs Rickerson Jun 2025

Identifying And Exploring Successful Leadership Strategies To Improve Nurse Retention, Jennifer Triggs Rickerson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nurse turnover has become a critical concern in healthcare, as low retention rates lead to decreased patient care quality and increased operational costs. A critical issue for hospital stakeholders is that many nursing leaders lack strategies to improve nursing retention. Grounded in the leader-member exchange theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore successful leadership strategies used by nurse managers in the Pacific South region of the United States to improve nurse retention. The study included interviews with six nurse managers who successfully implemented retention strategies. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and publicly available …


Bkk1/Bak7 And Tcp21 Form A Positive Feedback Loop To Facilitate Submergence Tolerance In Plants, Yiyi Guo, Yuanbin Zhang, Yuanyuan Li, Jie Liu, Yiyang Hu, Jiazhi Jiang, Qi Li, Yeke Chen, Weizhen Hu, Lixi Jiang, Ronghui Pan, Dezhi Wu, Jie Dong Jun 2025

Bkk1/Bak7 And Tcp21 Form A Positive Feedback Loop To Facilitate Submergence Tolerance In Plants, Yiyi Guo, Yuanbin Zhang, Yuanyuan Li, Jie Liu, Yiyang Hu, Jiazhi Jiang, Qi Li, Yeke Chen, Weizhen Hu, Lixi Jiang, Ronghui Pan, Dezhi Wu, Jie Dong

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Submergence poses a deleterious threat to plant development and the agricultural production of Brassica napus (B. napus), an important worldwide oil crop. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying submergence tolerance in B. napus remain elusive. Here, through a genome-wide association study, we identify a SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS RECEPTOR-LIKE KINASE, BKK1/BAK7, which is crucial for plant survival after submergence stress. Submergence rapidly activates the expression of BAK7 and induces the accumulation of its kinase domain in the nucleus. BAK7 interacts with and phosphorylates class I TEOSINTE BRANCHED1, CYCLOIDEA, PROLIFERATING CELL FACTOR 1 and 2 (TCP) transcription factor TCP21, thereby stabilizing it and modulating …


Staff Education Project On Genetic Testing In A Psychiatric Facility, Chinenye Vivian Akpuaka Jun 2025

Staff Education Project On Genetic Testing In A Psychiatric Facility, Chinenye Vivian Akpuaka

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The project was an educational DNP project that aimed to improve staff knowledge on genetic testing. The practice focused question was “Will an education module on best practices for genetic testing increase self-reported knowledge among health care professionals in a mental health clinic?” The purposes of genetic testing in psychiatry are to improve pharmacological therapy through better prescription of the right medications (Pinzón-Espinosa et al., 2022). The implementation of genetic testing at the project site is limited due to gaps in knowledge and attitudes as well as efficacy of this intervention. The leaders at the practicum site supported the potential …


Measuring Nursing Student’S Performance, Attitude And Psychological Impact Of Different Evaluation Approaches In Simulation Education At Arab American University- Palestine, Mohammad Asia, Maysa Kassabry Jun 2025

Measuring Nursing Student’S Performance, Attitude And Psychological Impact Of Different Evaluation Approaches In Simulation Education At Arab American University- Palestine, Mohammad Asia, Maysa Kassabry

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

This study aimed to compare the competency and psychological impact of using the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) to the traditional evaluation methods (TEM) in evaluating cardiology skills among nursing simulation students. Thirty-two students were initially assessed using TEM, and one week later using the OSCE. Scores of the student competency were compared using paired sample t-tests, while semi-structured interviews were used to expand on qualitative measures. Students' mean scores were significantly higher in using OSCE than in TEM (p< 0.001). Students' attitudes and perceptions of both approaches showed favorable attitudes towards OSCE on most of the items. The qualitative data showed that students with lower GPAs and utilizing the OSCE approach experienced higher anxiety. The psychological impact of evaluation approaches requires additional investigation.


Quality Improvement Project Enhancing Communication Perceptions Among Nursing Staff In The Operating Room, Denis Awu Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Enhancing Communication Perceptions Among Nursing Staff In The Operating Room, Denis Awu

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Effective communication in the operating room (OR) is crucial for ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. Communication breakdowns among surgical teams are a leading cause of sentinel events and procedural errors. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to enhance communication perception among OR nursing staff through a structured training program focused on verbal, non-verbal, active listening, and communication under pressure. Grounded in Social Cognitive Theory and implemented using both Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model and the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle, the intervention included interactive workshops and simulation exercises delivered over a six-week period. A total of 50 registered nurses participated in …


Quality Improvement Project Enhance Self-Efficacy And Knowledge In Pediatric Emergency Care For Nurses In An Adult Acute Care Facility, Tiffany Daniel Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Enhance Self-Efficacy And Knowledge In Pediatric Emergency Care For Nurses In An Adult Acute Care Facility, Tiffany Daniel

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addresses the significant gap in emergency nursing preparedness for managing pediatric emergencies in adult-focused emergency departments. A quasi-experimental pre/ post intervention design was used to implement a pediatric-specific training intervention consisting of didactic education and simulation-based learning. A total of 87 night shift ED nurses participated. Knowledge and self-efficacy were measured using pre- and post-intervention surveys and assessments. The training equipped nurses with critical skills to manage pediatric emergencies more confidently and competently, addressing both clinical and emotional barriers. Knowledge scores significantly improved, t = -20.45, p < 0.001, with post-test means rising from 5.56 (SD = 1.58) to 9.03 (SD = 0.32). Post-intervention self-efficacy scores also increased significantly, t(86) = -21.57, p < .001, indicating greater confidence in pediatric emergency care. These findings validate the effectiveness of structured pediatric emergency training in enhancing nurse competency and self-efficacy. Lewin's change theory and Newman’s systems model guided this quality improvement project. The results support the continuation of the program in population-specific education and simulation as part of annual competency development. This project demonstrated that targeted pediatric training improves nurse preparedness and has the potential to enhance patient outcomes in a setting traditionally focused on adult care.


Quality Improvement Project Supporting Novice Nurse Faculty Through Mentorship, Lorna Deardeuff Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Supporting Novice Nurse Faculty Through Mentorship, Lorna Deardeuff

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Current literature suggests that a lack of support to assist novice faculty in their socialization to academia can lead to increased attrition among faculty members. However, novice nursing faculty, when transitioning from the role of clinical expert, require much support to successfully meet the demands of preparing nursing students. This quality improvement project aimed to develop and implement a structured novice nurse faculty mentorship program, with the use of a mentorship toolkit, to improve job satisfaction levels and the intent of the novice faculty members to remain in their current positions. This quasi-experimental project utilized a pre-and-post intervention survey designed …


Enhancing Education In Nursing Skills: The Impact Of Simulation Use On Faculty Self -Efficacy, Annie Kyle Jun 2025

Enhancing Education In Nursing Skills: The Impact Of Simulation Use On Faculty Self -Efficacy, Annie Kyle

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to improve nursing faculty self-efficacy in teaching nursing skills using medium- and high-fidelity simulation. The problem addressed was the increasing number of students requiring multiple attempts to pass skills checkoffs, with some ultimately being withdrawn from the program. Faculty at the project site reported a lack of training and confidence in utilizing simulation technology effectively. A quasi-experimental design was used with a single group of full-time faculty (n=6), who received simulation training and completed the Self-Efficacy Towards Teaching Inventory for Nurse Educators (SETTI-NE) before and after the intervention. The data analysis was conducted using …


Improving Patient Outcomes Post-Discharge: Implementing Evidence-Based Discharge Planning For High-Risk Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Populations, Margaret Phillips Jun 2025

Improving Patient Outcomes Post-Discharge: Implementing Evidence-Based Discharge Planning For High-Risk Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Populations, Margaret Phillips

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

A significant gap in standardized discharge procedures was identified at a nonprofit, community-based clinic serving male residential patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. The lack of a standardized discharge process led to poor follow-up appointment adherence, poor medication adherence and increased risk of relapse. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to address these issues through the implementation of a cross-departmental discharge process that produced tailored Individualized Discharge Plans (IDP) or each patient, using the Donabedian and Kotter’s 8-Step Change models as guiding frameworks. Data were collected using custom-built tracking tools over two four-week periods, pre- …


Quality Improvement Project The Introduction Of Gratitude Journaling To Decrease Test Anxiety In Prelicensure Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Students, Jourdan Scoggins Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project The Introduction Of Gratitude Journaling To Decrease Test Anxiety In Prelicensure Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Students, Jourdan Scoggins

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Test anxiety is a substantial barrier to success among prelicensure nursing students, given the heavy course load and high academic pressure of the educational environment. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to measure the impact of gratitude journaling on levels of test anxiety in first-semester Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) enrolled in a nursing math course at a regional university in Arkansas. Following a quasi-experimental design, students participating in the project completed the Westside Test Anxiety Scale (WTAS) before and after five weeks of gratitude journaling. Thirty-two students participated in the intervention and 24 of those completed …


Quality Improvement Project Building Community Of Practice Through An Affiliate App Virtual Forum, Patricia J. Pease Jun 2025

Quality Improvement Project Building Community Of Practice Through An Affiliate App Virtual Forum, Patricia J. Pease

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Establishing community and support for pediatric hematology and oncology Advanced Practice Providers can be challenging. Asynchronous working schedules, lack of protected time, and geographical distance hinder these efforts. Extending professional support and collaboration to providers is vital to ensure communication, interprofessional teaming, and collaborative care of the high-acuity patient population. Given the availability of virtual forums, this project explores the ability of a virtual, synchronous Community of Practice (VCoP) to enhance interprofessional collaboration for affiliated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This project utilizes the validated Assessment of Interprofessional Team Collaboration II (AITCS-II) to assess pre- and post-intervention interprofessional collaboration via a …


Peer Mentor Training Program: A Policy Proposal, Laura Paul Jun 2025

Peer Mentor Training Program: A Policy Proposal, Laura Paul

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Peer mentoring is an evidence-based strategy to improve student retention. However, for this approach to be sustainable, the students providing mentoring must be intentionally prepared for this role. This project introduces an evidence-based policy for training Bachelor of Science (BSN) students as peer mentors to enhance student outcomes and retention of first-year students. This policy was created for a small BSN program at a work-study college with a financially disadvantaged student body, which places the students at increased risk of not persisting in their degree. The training policy is intended to be implemented with nursing lab staff who are students …


Clinical Practice Guideline: Appropriate Selection Of Mental Health Conditions For Telepsychiatry Visits, Oluwatoyin Sowunmi Jun 2025

Clinical Practice Guideline: Appropriate Selection Of Mental Health Conditions For Telepsychiatry Visits, Oluwatoyin Sowunmi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This doctoral project was a clinical practice guideline (CPG) aimed at addressing the practice problem of inappropriate selection of patients for telepsychiatry visits. The issue is significant in nursing practice, as the misalignment between patient needs and telehealth capabilities often results in appointment cancellations. The practice focus question guiding this project was “Does the evidence support development and expert panel validation via the Appraisal of Guideline for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) of a CPG for appropriate selection of mental health conditions for telepsychiatry visits that is also approved for use in practice by end users?” The project successfully …


Reducing Readmission Rates In A Mental Health Hospital, Zamzam Mohamed Jun 2025

Reducing Readmission Rates In A Mental Health Hospital, Zamzam Mohamed

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Summary I designed this clinical practice guideline (CPG) doctoral project to address the critical practice problem of high readmission rates in a mental health unit at a large academic medical center. This quality improvement initiative focused on developing and evaluating CPG to improve discharge planning. I aimed to address gaps in continuity of care, inadequate discharge education, and limited post discharge follow-up, which had been identified as contributing factors to early psychiatric readmissions. The practice-focused question guiding this project was: What evidence supports the development of a discharge planning CPG designed to reduce readmission rates in a mental health unit? …


Educating Staff On Using Medication-Assisted Treatment (Mat) In Opioid Use Disorder (Oud), Demie Alaekwe Jun 2025

Educating Staff On Using Medication-Assisted Treatment (Mat) In Opioid Use Disorder (Oud), Demie Alaekwe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs, especially those led by providers, can expand access to care for persons with opioid use disorder (OUD). The gap in practice at the site was the insufficient knowledge among nurses on how to effectively use MAT in treating OUD. The purpose of this staff educational project was to design and implement a training module to educate mental health providers on the principles and interventions of MAT. The practice-focused question was: Does educating nurses on MAT principles while incorporating evidence from the literature improve their knowledge as measured by pre- and post-test? The ADDIE pedagogy model was …


Clinical Practice Guideline For Intentional Rounding, Julia Griggs Jun 2025

Clinical Practice Guideline For Intentional Rounding, Julia Griggs

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This is a quality improvement clinical practice guideline (CPG) to address the inconsistent staff rounding practices, developed following recognition of a fall rate of 3.2 per 1000 patient days and declining patient satisfaction in the project facility. I developed the CPG using current evidence-based practices to establish standardized procedures for purposeful rounding to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and care quality. Three experts, including an educator, clinician, and administrator, evaluated the CPG using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II), a tool consisting of seven domains used for measuring the methodological rigor and transparency in which a …