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Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy: An Evidence Based Practice Protocol, Katherine J. Ruhlman Aug 2015

Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy: An Evidence Based Practice Protocol, Katherine J. Ruhlman

Master of Science in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Projects

Intrauterine exposure to nicotine is one of the largest modifiable risk factors for infant morbidity and mortality. Previous progress toward decreasing the number impacted by intrauterine nicotine exposure has recently plateaued. While guidelines for assisting pregnant women to stop smoking are available, few providers have a formalized protocol in place. This project will evaluate most current research evidence regarding smoking cessation during pregnancy in order to develop a formalized protocol for implementation in an obstetric clinic in Southwest Ohio. Reviewed literature was summarized and level of evidence was established. Recommendations were made and categorized as strong, moderate, and weak. The …


Influenza And Asthma: Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of An Evidenced-Based Intervention Bundle On The Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Asthmatic Children Age Six Months To 18 Years, Benjamin D. Malcolm May 2014

Influenza And Asthma: Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of An Evidenced-Based Intervention Bundle On The Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Asthmatic Children Age Six Months To 18 Years, Benjamin D. Malcolm

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

The American Academy of Pediatrics has begun an initiative called Accelerating Improved Care for Children with Asthma Program Chapter Quality Network Asthma Project, Phase 3 (CQN3). This project is a conscious effort to enhance the quality of life in asthmatics. One important initiative included in this project is to achieve 90% or greater influenza vaccination rates in children age six months and older with asthma. This is because children with asthma who contract influenza have increased morbidity and mortality rates than do their non-asthmatic counterparts. Studies have shown vaccination rates for these children are typically between 9 to 26%, and …