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Impact Of An Ehr-Based Tool On Copd Management In Primary Care, Nancy Ann C. Kelly Rn
Impact Of An Ehr-Based Tool On Copd Management In Primary Care, Nancy Ann C. Kelly Rn
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Background: GOLD (2017) guidelines provide evidence based recommendations for treating COPD, although their employment in clinical practice is inconsistent. Lack of a standardized method to view COPD specific information within the EHR during patient encounters complicates visits and development of GOLD-guided treatment plans. Our goal is to determine the impact of an EHR-based tool on relevant COPD disease measurements (spirometry rates, pneumococcal vaccination rates and COPD Action plans)
Methods: An EHR-based tool (SmartPhrase) was developed and released to providers to facilitate GOLD(2017) guideline reference during patient encounters. Computer based instructional videos of GOLD (2017) guidelines and EHR-based tool …
Exploring Evidence-Based Mental Health Prevention Programs To Build Resiliency In College Students, Elizabeth Anderson
Exploring Evidence-Based Mental Health Prevention Programs To Build Resiliency In College Students, Elizabeth Anderson
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Purpose: Mental health diagnoses and utilization of services are increasing amongst college students. Mental health prevention programs can cultivate resiliency traits that are protective of mental health. The purpose of this project is to assess for the need of a mental health prevention program at a small urban-college in Vermont and make program recommendations based on staff and student needs.
Methods: A needs assessment project was conducted at the college student health center. Separate needs surveys were created and distributed to students and student wellness staff. Student resiliency was assessed using the Brief Resiliency Scale, a validated tool. Literature review …