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Improving Food Insecurity Screening And Utilization Of Services For Veterans, Elizabeth Farah, Jason Garbarino, Mary Alberty Jan 2021

Improving Food Insecurity Screening And Utilization Of Services For Veterans, Elizabeth Farah, Jason Garbarino, Mary Alberty

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Background: 27% of all veterans are food insecure. From 2018-2020, only 1% of veterans seeking care at the VA in White River Junction, VT were identified as food insecure. As a result, an overwhelming number of eligible veterans are not getting vital resources to become food secure.

Purpose: Provide education to interdisciplinary primary care teams about food insecurity, how to use the screening tool effectively, and what resources are available to veterans both within the VA system and in the community.

Methods: Quantitative data was obtained from the food insecurity screener to determine how many veterans were being screened positive …


Marijuana Vaping In Adolescents: Evaluating Provider Knowledge And Practices To Improve Screening And Referral To Treatment, Holly T. Whitcomb Jan 2021

Marijuana Vaping In Adolescents: Evaluating Provider Knowledge And Practices To Improve Screening And Referral To Treatment, Holly T. Whitcomb

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Background: Vaping is a public health epidemic. Adolescents are using cannabis electronic vapor products at increasing rates. In teens, rising E-cigarette and vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) intoxication and addiction are concerning. Primary care providers are in a unique position to screen and discourage adolescents from vaping, yet barriers to screening and referral to treatment exist.

Objective: This project provided education on vaping trends, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and Screening to Brief Intervention (S2BI) with the goal of improving screening and brief intervention of at-risk adolescents among primary care providers.

Methods: The …


The Impact Of A Pediatric Home Visit Program: A Quality Assessment Analysis, Jenna Durkee, Jean Pelski Phd Jan 2021

The Impact Of A Pediatric Home Visit Program: A Quality Assessment Analysis, Jenna Durkee, Jean Pelski Phd

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Background: Bringing a newborn home from the hospital can be a time of excitement, but also stress for new parents. This can include financial strain, lack of sleep, and preparations necessary to care for their new arrival. During this transition time, home visit support has demonstrated decreased parental stress and increased confidence in their new parenting roles. In response to these benefits, a pediatric home visit program holds promise for new parents.

Purpose: This quality assessment project evaluated a pediatric office’s home visit program for parental role and pediatric office satisfaction. Based on the analysis, recommendations for improvement were provided. …


Routine Screening For Binge Eating Disorder In Primary Care, Chantel B. Tousignant, Rn, Dnpc, Jennifer Laurent, Ph.D., Aprn Jan 2021

Routine Screening For Binge Eating Disorder In Primary Care, Chantel B. Tousignant, Rn, Dnpc, Jennifer Laurent, Ph.D., Aprn

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Background: Estimated prevalence of Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in the United States is 2- 3%, and 5% in the primary care setting. BED is associated with multiple comorbidities and is therefore a public health concern. Effective strategies to improve screening, diagnosis and management exist, but are underutilized. This project aimed to enhance BED screening and diagnosis while optimizing disease management. Methods: Routine screening for BED was completed using the 7-Item Binge Eating Disorder Screener. Patients were screened regardless of visit type and follow-up was offered to those screening positive. BED prevalence was assessed pre and post-implementation. Surveys were used to …


Integrating Community Into Middle School Sexual Education, Sierra Miller, Margaret Aitken Jan 2021

Integrating Community Into Middle School Sexual Education, Sierra Miller, Margaret Aitken

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Problem Statement: Most middle school sexual education does not include parents or community members. Evidence shows family and community attitudes towards sex and sexuality are significant factors in adolescent risky sexual and health practices.

Background: Comprehensive sex education (CSE) reduces risky sexual practices and negative health outcomes. National and local organizations have identified CSE as a public health goal. CSE works best when culturally relevant and the community is involved.

Methods: Interviews with the health educator identified community needs. Resources were created in line with the current curriculum focusing on sex education, its importance, and how to talk about …