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Effects Of An Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Program On Providers' Adherence, Kelsie A. Tokarczyk
Effects Of An Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Program On Providers' Adherence, Kelsie A. Tokarczyk
Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a widely prevalent chronic disease estimated to affect 22 million Americans, with 80 percent of moderate to severe cases undiagnosed (American Sleep Apnea Association [ASAA], 2017). Unmanaged OSA has been associated with numerous detrimental health outcomes including hypertension, chronic heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions (ASAA, 2017). The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to determine if the implementation of a screening protocol would affect providers’ adherence to screening for OSA. The Theory of Planned Change was used as a guide to optimize providers’ adherence to the protocol at a family …
The Effects Of Implementing A Smartphone Application To Improve Asthma Self-Management In Adults, Lindsay J. Humpfer
The Effects Of Implementing A Smartphone Application To Improve Asthma Self-Management In Adults, Lindsay J. Humpfer
Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting 20.4 million adults in the United States (CDC, 2018). While asthma can generally be controlled, patients having an exacerbation may experience missed days of work and school, limitations in daily activities, decreased enjoyment of life, and decreased productivity at home, work, and school (MarcanoBelisario et al., 2013). Therefore, the purpose of this project was to improve patients’ overall asthma control and asthma-related quality of life by encouraging self-management through patient education and the implementation of a mobile smartphone application. A total of 26 adult primary care patients with asthma participated …